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Understand completely... I too, "stole" my 1801...and I too, will probably renew my boat search in a year or two. Good luck!

Not IMHO... I would think that'd be the ideal engine. I have a 115 Yamaha...and it ain't cuttin' it. Are you repowering (already own the boat?). If not, I would strongly suggest you consider another boat. I purchased my 1801 based on Parker's reputation and not on a test drive (also on price, as...

Can't speak for the others, but I'm honored to have participated in an exercise that ranks right up there with goat fornication!

Fair enough... "woefully" may have been a reflection of my personal disappointment in its performance. Gonna have to call BS on the tubing and skiing though. Try (2 adults in the boat / 2 ten-year olds being pulled)...painful (Think hole-shot without the shot.) and about as nimble as a train...

I don't doubt your observations regarding 115s on Parkers, but I'm not sure it's pertinent to the discussion, as the price-point most assuredly dictates the market. (More cars are sold with cloth upholstery, but leather is available.) There are numerous 1801s with 150s down here, and I for one...

Think you may be correct... The 1801 is heavy sans engine... Which accounts for its smooth (albeit wet) ride. Ideally, a slightly lighter Susuki might be the way to go?

No offense taken, but here's my view.... My 1801 w/ 115 also has a top-end of about 38...providing the stars align (Clean hull, trimmed out, tail wind, following current, 1/2 tank of gas, 2 people onboard). This means I have to push 47K RPMS to maintain a cruising speed of 26 mph. I don't want...

Word of caution: I can personally attest that 115hp makes for a woefully underpowered Parker 18.

Nice job on the installs... I too have the Fusion, and have no complaints other than it getting REALLY hot really quickly. One note of caution for the placement at the helm: Line of sight should be direct as possible as it relates to your pilot position and the display...additionally, Polarized...

Got it... and it's taking up some precious space in my garage.

You're probably familiar with consoles that fold forward (my old Edgewater had one)...this may be a fairly simple modification (cut and hinge your existing console)...or not, just spitballin' here. Also, I recall as a kid taking my old man's boat up a creek to get to the smoothest water for...

See if this interest you... viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9549

I've got one... Go here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9550

Not sure what your layout is, but if pertinent, keep this in mind: I switched out my Parker steering wheel for a wheel that had an integrated speed knob. (I switched out the entire wheel because I had clamped a speed knob onto a previous boat and didn't like the look or performance of it.) What...

Still have it....

SOLD Thanks for looking.

Navy blue cover...Best material offered by Boatcoversdirect.com..(Roughly $400 new). This cover is about 2 years old, rarely used and in A- condition. Made for 1801 with high bow rail. Hope this helps.

I saw that...Absolutely awesome! But that approach requires talent, time and cash. I prefer scraping up the latter as opposed to faking the first two.

Tad late jumping in here but FYI: I purchased my 1801 with the electronics enclosure so I'm pretty sure you can purchase one of these separately. (Took windshield off for the summer.)

Not familiar with 1080...but pretty confident it would have to be modified to fit a T-top. (Although my 1801 does have the higher console (electronics box).)