Recent content by longranger

In any market but this one that is a give away price. Beautifull boat. I have followed several boats on the market that I severely lust after drop in price to a level that I could have afforded LAST YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! Suspect many others are in the same position. Also even if they can sell their...

Absolutely yes, particularly if you can move quickly with cash in hand or a pre-approved loan. Many sellers are now desperate. Moving quickly and hard negotiating will get the best deal but under no circumstances go ahead without a survey unless you are qualified to do one yourself. Sea trial...

I strongly agree with the 2120 over the 18', particularly with a 6 year old. Launch and retrieve will not be an issue. Be patient. It is like a candy store out there for buyers right now. With the season winding down you will undoubtably find a 2120 rigged the way you want. Don't compromise on...

Thanks Megabyte, That is just what I was planning. Mike

Looked at my bottom paint today when I droped off my 2120 for engine service. This boat is kept in the water year round because I use it more that way. Looks like it is just about time for new paint at about 2 years. In retrospect not a terrible paint job but also not first class. Simple...

Unless the boat has very low hours and you personally know the boats history a survey is absolutely essential. A few of the most seasoned parker owners might be able to do thier own survey but unless you fall into that group get one!!!!! Mike B

If that boat is set up the way you want, and it sounds like it is, that is a very very good price. I have a 2120 with similar setup year 2004 and the asking price makes me feel sick for how low it is. The add ons would cost you at least $10,000. Figure 35,000 as a good price for the 2120 with...

THE BEST SOLUTION I HAVE FOUND FOR MY 2120 IS A KILL BAG. PLACED PORT OR STARBOARD ON DECK. IT KEEPS THE FISH COLD BETTER THAN A COOLER, HOLDS AS MUCH AS MY BOAT CAN HANDLE AND DOESN'T SEEM TO GET IN THE WAY LIKE A COOLER. I PUT ON A MINITOWER/COOLER INSPIRED BY PLATAPUSS. IT IS GOOD FOR...

Thanks Megabyte, I was not specific enough with my question. I am familiar with the differences on paper and have had the opportunity to fish the XLD. Never have had a chance to fish or ride in the SLD 2520. If the SLD has very similar seakeeping and ride characteristics to the XLD it might...

For anyone who has had the opportunity to do this comparison how do the two compare? Mike B

GETTING STRAIGHT TO THE POINT, WITH THE COST OF SLIP SPACE IN MANY AREAS OF THE USA DOES THE PULPIT PROVIDE ENOUGH FUNCTION TO JUSTIFY A LONGER MORE EXPENSIVE SLIP? WHAT MAJOR ADVANTAGE DOES IT HAVE OVER A SHORT LESS BULKY BOW ROLLER OTHER THAN MUCH BETTER LOOKS? THANKS, MIKE B

Measured the rail again this morning. It is a 2004 2120 with standard east coast rail 1" in diameter. Glad I got off my lazy #$^ before commiting to an unfortunate purchase. Never does pay to be lazy or hasty even in the face of a bargain does it? Anyway thanks all for the help. Mike B

I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET 4 USED ROD HOLDERS THAT ARE FOR 1.25" PIPE AT A GOOD PRICE. I HAVE MEASURED THE RAIL AS 1.25" IN THE PAST BUT WANTED TO DOUBLE CHECK WITHOUT HAVING TO DRIVE DOWN TO THE BOAT . PRETTY LAZY HUH!!!!. ON SECOND THOUGHT WILL DO A DOUBLE CHECK TOMMOROW BEFORE...

What is the diameter of the standard bow rail and pilothouse rails on a 2120? Can't find it on the Parker site. Thanks Mike

Left a pm earlier today. Very seriously interested. Sounds like I am in a crowd :lol: . MB