Recent content by Pescadorrr

solid looking 1801. Have that tank inspected!

Now that is impressive. We saw a 15’ whaler get capsized once at Pyramid by a rogue wave.

Pelagic2530 summed it up perfectly. My mentor was an old abalone diver. He swears by the formula that says you should error in the side of having more power and run em easy. After being in all guys of conditions and bodies of water in my 1801, I can now see his reasoning for this advice. He...

Wow...I sure stirred the opinion pot. Let me clarify. On the West Coast we come home with bigger, longer period following seas. With gear, t-top, fuel, cooler full of ice and blue fin tuna, the 115 was a little slow to get out of the hole. This is important in order to surf and dodge between...

I had a Parker 1801. Great boat, best riding of all parker boats. If you get one, BE SURE IT HAS A 150 Yammy! DONT GET THE 115. I had mine in the middle of the sea of Cortez and 100 miles offshore in SoCal. Very seaworthy boat. I sold it. If you are a fly fisherman, I would strongly suggest that...

Sell it and get a different boat. Market is high right now... you’ll probably get your money back. I had a 1801 and it rode great. Went to upgrade and tried all the larger sized Parkers and they all pounded with little chop. Good luck.Lots of brands in that size range but only a few that are...

Not the same company anymore... no matter what anyone says.

Now if you want a better ride that’s a different story. Steiger, Radon, Jones Brothers, World Cat, Farrallon are all way better riding boats in my opinion.

Like everyone is saying... it’s weather and gas. We got a guy here in SoCal that takes a handmade 19’ skiff with a tiller 90 hp outboard 100+ miles offshore to Cortez and Tanner Banks. Guys with Parkers of most any size go wherever they need to go.

Thanks for all the replies!

Thanks for the suggestion. Maycraft seems more affordable.

I owned a Parker 1801 for seven years and had it in some pretty extreme waters from Socal to the Sea of Cortez. It is an amazing boat. I would argue that it may be the best riding Parker. Just my opinion. I think they nailed the bow to length and water line ratio with this model. Perhaps...

Not to pry, but I am assuming you got pretty good resale and good interest when you went to sell your JB?

Thanks for your input.

Hey there. Just sold my beloved 2005 Parker 1801. I live in SoCal and I’m a spearo. Took my boat 80 miles offshore in the Pacific and deep into the Sea of Cortez, Baja. Boat had a F115 and lencos. She was very, very seaworthy and had an excellent ride. She rarely came down and slammed. Sometimes...