good lord, that's a mess. I had a 2007 257 Advance CC with twin F150's None of this was on that one. I'm on THT as well. Don't say much over there though.
I am completely satisfied with our parker. Plenty of space, and simple, yet solid as can be. I wasn't planning on getting (I stopped running charters after 15 years) another boat, but after not having one and none of my friends calling to go out on theirs (I always have someone go with me) I pulled the trigger, and I'm glad I did.
Those were my thoughts, too. Thought maybe just a fluke, if not for some other brand new GWs on the floor, not impressive.
The Parkers I saw on the floor, just as my own 2320, seemed completely solid with great finish; I can see how with proper maintenance they last extremely long time. Perfect fishing boat for places like the Northeast.
Incidentally, I attended a seminar by a charter guide from Shore Catch Service, NJ, on bluefin tuna, he was showing pics and clips of a 2820 in their fleet he uses for those long canyons runs, very cool.
One issue is pricing. Apparently, the new 2320s base MSRP now pushing 150k. (Not a joke.)
This boat - below - was the only 2320 on the floor, and it was already sold... No new ones currently available until late this year/early next.
(yes, that "show sale price" was kind of "for show" only - when I asked - the boat was already bought and has an owner)
Not to mention, this was a very basic model, no trailer, no dealer prep/batts, etc., pretty baren electronics, w/no radar, no second helm, no AP, bimini, so - basically - a fully loaded model is really over 150k OTD.
The F300 in this 2023 model still with hydraulic steering, they just refreshed cowling design, same exact motor as 2021s.
They also had a gorgeous 2820 with twin F300s; totally awesome, yet... at 250k (loaded, OTD), pretty steep. Lots of competition in that segment, with some very flushy, almost ostentatious, designs coming in from mass-producers like the cutwater etc. that seem to attract first time buyers.
My family is actually in the process of moving up this year into that 28+ size, so I was really looking; the 2820 Parker would had been an easy choice for us if it wasn't for the lack of stand-up head, primarily; it's fine for a purely fishing boat but in my situation w/ wife and three teenage daughters plus all their friends we're continuously reminded a porta-potty-under-the-cushion-thingy just doesn't cut it, lol.
Personally, I wish Parker offered a 28xx model w/an extended cabin w/option for a head compartment - built as they are making them now as a solid 3-piece, no-nonsense non-plasticky construction w/great finish.
Oh well, one can dream.
So, for now, we are closing on a used, three-year old, EdgeWater 280cx that has all those features for the price of a new 2820.
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