chrisn
Well-known member
Okay, i want to start off by saying that YES, i believe the new 3420 is a beautiful and fairly stunning example of a boat in this size category.
I do, however, want to mention some things that I noticed which I feel are left out. First of all, if I am going to spend the kind of money $230,000ish that I feel this boat will cost I would be looking for a few different things. I think the interior setup is awkward. I for one enjoy the double helm seats on my 25 and I think it makes for a much more stable run for those facing forward. I am not much of a setee fan, but i think it could have been cut down a bit to allow for another helm seat. The helm seats themselves need to be stepped up to something mor appropraite for a boat of this size. I don't have anything against my helm seats, but I can tell you on numerous occasions I have thought of changing them out for something more comfortable and sturdy like a pompanette full wooden ladderback, or even anything with more absorbtion. Also I reaaly hope that they pushed the seat pedastal back away from the helm a bit. Even a double helm bench might be nice.
It just seems that maybe the family idea was more involved here. Which leads me to the narrowness of the banquette itself. Kind of narrow don't you think?? Also, I noticed that the rear facing seat portion is not connected or braced to any sort of dash. There is actually open space behind it. A kind of free floating back if you would. My experience with boats does not lend well to such a setup, and being that close to the window could spell easy damage. I would prefer a finished dash and hel seat as I said.
Some of these nest ones are just guesses. I hope to God there is a better window mechanism, tougher wipers, and by the looks of the upgraded door mechanics maybe they have thought of the others, but i still see the same screens and crappy plastic locks on the windows.
I know that this boat has much more underdeck room then any of ours, thus displacing much of the impact from heavy seas, not to mention its mass. That being said I am not sure 50+ MPH would really be the way I would want to go. I wonder what 300''s would push the boat to?
Things I love... I know it doesn't sound like much to some, but the scupper drainage system is awesome and reminicent of a true Carolina boat. The step downs are great. I would have like to see top mounted riggers. I have the side mounted Lee's and I like them but they do and will continue to put stress on the sides. Gunnels look large!! Nice to have a transom door, albeit pretty small.
Now for the last thing. I know there are a lot of you out there who are concerned or not happy with your tabs. Just from looking do you guys think these would be the tabs you would want? I would prefer a twin bracket per side myself with more length and maybe more depth.
Anyway, these are just my opinions so i am not trying to offend anybody. I am a huge Parker fan and I buy them for their durability and overall seaworthiness. I might be interested in this boat in the next couple, but some things would have to change for that amount of cash.
Scoundrel
I do, however, want to mention some things that I noticed which I feel are left out. First of all, if I am going to spend the kind of money $230,000ish that I feel this boat will cost I would be looking for a few different things. I think the interior setup is awkward. I for one enjoy the double helm seats on my 25 and I think it makes for a much more stable run for those facing forward. I am not much of a setee fan, but i think it could have been cut down a bit to allow for another helm seat. The helm seats themselves need to be stepped up to something mor appropraite for a boat of this size. I don't have anything against my helm seats, but I can tell you on numerous occasions I have thought of changing them out for something more comfortable and sturdy like a pompanette full wooden ladderback, or even anything with more absorbtion. Also I reaaly hope that they pushed the seat pedastal back away from the helm a bit. Even a double helm bench might be nice.
It just seems that maybe the family idea was more involved here. Which leads me to the narrowness of the banquette itself. Kind of narrow don't you think?? Also, I noticed that the rear facing seat portion is not connected or braced to any sort of dash. There is actually open space behind it. A kind of free floating back if you would. My experience with boats does not lend well to such a setup, and being that close to the window could spell easy damage. I would prefer a finished dash and hel seat as I said.
Some of these nest ones are just guesses. I hope to God there is a better window mechanism, tougher wipers, and by the looks of the upgraded door mechanics maybe they have thought of the others, but i still see the same screens and crappy plastic locks on the windows.
I know that this boat has much more underdeck room then any of ours, thus displacing much of the impact from heavy seas, not to mention its mass. That being said I am not sure 50+ MPH would really be the way I would want to go. I wonder what 300''s would push the boat to?
Things I love... I know it doesn't sound like much to some, but the scupper drainage system is awesome and reminicent of a true Carolina boat. The step downs are great. I would have like to see top mounted riggers. I have the side mounted Lee's and I like them but they do and will continue to put stress on the sides. Gunnels look large!! Nice to have a transom door, albeit pretty small.
Now for the last thing. I know there are a lot of you out there who are concerned or not happy with your tabs. Just from looking do you guys think these would be the tabs you would want? I would prefer a twin bracket per side myself with more length and maybe more depth.
Anyway, these are just my opinions so i am not trying to offend anybody. I am a huge Parker fan and I buy them for their durability and overall seaworthiness. I might be interested in this boat in the next couple, but some things would have to change for that amount of cash.
Scoundrel
