Tobin1634
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Hi All New to the forum. I'm seriously considering upgrading from my Tidewater 180cc to a Parker 21se. I've read a lot on here about the boat and also on THT.
I mainly boat inshore around Ipswich Bay in MA and up into the rivers and flats nearby (I keep my boat on a river that goes to about 1.5 feet at dead low!) so I like the idea of a low draft hull. I am a little concerned about the "pounding" being described by many about the boat with the smaller deadrise. I won't go out in too snotty conditions, I will stay in if it's more than 2-3. I want the extra space to bring more family and friends on the boat and hang out on the sandbar while still having a great fishing platform that can handle variable choppy conditions.
also - many seem to NOT like the extra seating in the stern and bow, but that is something I WANT to bring friends along to the sandbar.
Any thoughts on this boat and if you think it will suit my needs are greatly appreciated!
I mainly boat inshore around Ipswich Bay in MA and up into the rivers and flats nearby (I keep my boat on a river that goes to about 1.5 feet at dead low!) so I like the idea of a low draft hull. I am a little concerned about the "pounding" being described by many about the boat with the smaller deadrise. I won't go out in too snotty conditions, I will stay in if it's more than 2-3. I want the extra space to bring more family and friends on the boat and hang out on the sandbar while still having a great fishing platform that can handle variable choppy conditions.
also - many seem to NOT like the extra seating in the stern and bow, but that is something I WANT to bring friends along to the sandbar.
Any thoughts on this boat and if you think it will suit my needs are greatly appreciated!
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