Recent content by GoodChance

2000 23 DVCC would have a 153 gallon fuel tank

Even though this thread is now 2.5 years old and the OP has most certainly sold the boat by now, for future readers, this indeed is a DV (deep vee) hull and not the SE (modified vee). The rule holds true ... 2 strakes on the bottom of the hull is a DV. One strake is a SE/MV. Yes, Parker did...

That's my old 2801. I recognize the Birdsall custom t-top that was extended and incorporated into the leaning post. That was $10k by itself. Plus, that boat has newer 150 gallon fuel tanks replaced by Parker. I think you bought it from the guy I sold it to. It's a good, solid boat...

If you were in Florida, I'd replace the tank, with materials included, for under $5k. Not a hard job.

In 1994 bought a 1986 Parker 25 cabin (Yamaha 225, trailer) for $10,500 In 2012, bought a 2000 Parker 2801 with Yamaha F225, trailer) for $36,000 In 2018, bought a 2006 Parker 23DVCC with Yamaha F250, trailer for $17,000

Ironically, when I first started reading your response and saw that you went with Shorts Marine, my initial thought was "gosh, I hoped it worked out". I see that you had a rough go of it. I've never had a good experience with Shorts Marine. I'd avoid them at all costs. Cedar Creek is a...

Yup

Good people there. You'll be fine.

Interestingly, when I was in SD several years ago, I spy-ed your 2830 and was impressed with it then. Now you have moved to my backyard and I might see it again.

I don't think that anything made by Parker runs "good" in a real 3ft sea. A 2801 certainly won't. A 2300 won't. My 26 Southport won't. And my buddy's 31 Prowler (catamaran) stays on the trailer if the seas are predicted to be anything above 2ft. The 2801 has a funky shape and an especially...

There's a really nice 1801 with a newer Suzuki DF150 (and trailer) for sale in Maryland for $20k. Here's the ad: - Parker 1801 - New Suzuki 150 - less 30 hours - motor new 2021 - new electronics 2020 - New Hummingbird Fish/Depth Finder - power pole 2019 - new upholstery 2021 - Dek It on topside...

FYI - I have seen these pulpits break from rot and attempting to free a stuck anchor

I had a 2801 with a pair of F225 engines. And I've ridden-upon (and operated) a 2801 with a pair of F300's. The 2801 is a big, heavy, safe, stable boat with a lot of room. But it is not comfortable and doesn't ride particularly well in any sea over 2ft. That said, if you are running just...

There is plywood in the pulpit. It's 2 layers of 3/4" plywood

Same boat. I had a 1986 25 MV and it was badged as a Sou'Wester but it's the same as a 25 MV