Considering selling my Parker 17
Rare Parker 17’ . Tohatsu 90 two stroke in excellent like new condition.
Trailer. Slight bit of delamination behind console otherwise in great condition.
Extras: Boat cover, Coast Guard kit, Tohatsu parts, extra Carburetors etc.
OBRO
Paperwork on boat and...
As someone stated could be thermostat related. If the engine is running too cold unturned gas can leak past the rings and into the crankcase. Happened to me on my Zuke running in cold water and low rpms.
What does a 17’ really weigh? According to Nada 1996 and up is 1350lbs and 1995 and down is 1050lbs. Big difference (I have a ‘96). A guy on YT pushes a 17’ Whaler nicely with a Yamaha 70 4 but that’s probably a lighter boat. You want to make sure you can get up on plane adequately.
I have a 17 too, was thinking the same thing if I ever repowered go with the Yamaha 70, nice and light. Have a Tohatsu 90 2 on now but that’s only 300lbs, have ball scuppers but still plug the drains though it seems to self bail barely
Ventilating under the deck Using a Honeywell ht900 fan on a Parker 17.
it works can feel the air flow coming out the stern accesses.
Maybe stupid but works In a pinch. I’m doing cause feeling soft spots and my above deck filled with water after stupidly leaving scupper corks in. I want to ensure...
1992 Parker 18' in Long Island NY area as of 5/19/2019
New York Craigslist
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Have extra bow rail , Extra Yamaha parts motor
25" transom
Downsized to a Parker 17
Looking...
1992 Parker 18' in Long Island NY area
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/boa/ ... 30168.html
Slideshow
http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/nyuni ... 2%20Parker
Have extra bow rail , Extra Yamaha parts motor
25" transom