just joined up non as yet Parker owner and Grady White fan

[bfloyd4445]

Hi.
I've always liked Parker's but never owned one. I've had everything else it seems like over the years < I'm 70 > except a Parker. Sold two of my boats last year and now only have two tin boats, a Wooldridge Alaskan and a jon boat i use on the creek crossing my farm. Since i sold my trawler i have been looking for a used trailerable boat made for blue water. I live on the west coast and there really dosen't seem to be much of a selection out here most boats i like are in Florida! I was leaning towards a boston whaler or a grady islander or sailfish but now its grady or Parker. I like the Parker 2830. Parker dosen't publish much information on there different models and sea trials with different engines seem almost non exsistant not at all like Grady.
I decided to join this forum cause i found myself here lots browsing learning from members whom seem very knowledgeable.

Wishing everyone a happy safe holiday season filled with great fishing days

B

 

[Bryan 2530]

My 2530 is for sale in the for sale section on this site.

 

[bfloyd4445]

My 2530 is for sale in the for sale section on this site.

I like the 2530 but no enclosed head. Still tempted love the layout

 

[DaleH]

Somehow my mind has problem processing the words "trailerable boat" and "Parker 2830" when used in the same sentence ... haha!

To me, a 'trailerable boat' would be a deep-V hull within the 8'6" beam limit for towing WITHOUT special permits.

It's just me, I can't imagine towing a big girl like that, at 70 no less! God bless you for still going at it!

 

[Megabyte]

Here in this part of the east coast, boat discussions like these always include comparisons between both the Grady and the Parker brands.
Folks who know I own a Parker always ask me... why one over the other?

My reply has always been... they are both good boats.
The Grady is a cruising boat that fishes, and the Parker is a fishing boat that cruises.
The Grady's are finished a little nicer, and because of that (and name recognition), they command a higher price than a Parker of a similar size.

Of course you need to note that the newer Parkers have begun including more 'amenities' for the people who look for that in a boat.
If you don't like to deal with 'maintaining the fluffy stuff', the Parker is a good solid choice.

As for 'trailerable', that is another subject altogether.
Because of the way they are built, a Parker is no shrinking violet.
Even my 2520 (with a 9' 6" beam) goes an easy 8000# and would require a 10,000 trailer with good brakes, and a substantial tow vehicle if I was going to tow it any distance regularly.

Quality isn't lightweight.