after 45 years we moved back to the coast. retired now. in a partnership with my sons and a couple of parker boats. i like to think the salt of puget sound didn't hurt any on their upbringing. don't know what took so long to find ths website. it is excellent. the parker boat company is a good source of info and email seems to work if you need assistance. we didn't get much for manuals when we bought the boats, so have contacted them on occasion. good to see this site with so many helpful folks. if you get chance visit ifish.net. it's all about like minded folks who love to fish............