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Parker
Posted: January 29th, 2007, 9:14 am
by RC
I was just wondering what input I could get from our forum members on a boat I am looking at.
Its a 2520 parker deep v full transom with twin 150 yamaha hpdi's.
I've been using my 21' bay boat for grouper fishing and diving and am looking for something a little more seaworthy and roomy especially for diving and all the gear that goes along with it.
Any comments good or bad will be appreciated.
I have heard that with the helm station foward that the boat rides a little rough. Now you have to remember I've been making the same trip in a 15 degree bay boat. It's got to be better than that.
Posted: January 29th, 2007, 9:24 am
by Sir reel
I've never owned one but have been on them and crawled all over them at boat shows, dealers, etc. Money being no consideration my wife and I have always considered the 25 Parker with a full transom our first choice for what your going to be using it for. Lots of fishing room, proven hull design, good ride, excellent choice IMO.
Posted: January 29th, 2007, 3:47 pm
by tin can
The rougher ride isn't just Parker. The further forward you are in a boat, the rougher the ride. However, I would suspect the forward ride in a Parker is better than average. Should be a good rig for what you're intending to use it for.
Posted: January 29th, 2007, 4:12 pm
by Atticus
If I hit the lotto thats the boat I would own for offshore use.
Posted: January 29th, 2007, 9:30 pm
by Chalk
Only thing I have ever heard negative was the trim pieces were prone to rattle loose after some use....The fix suggested was to add some 5200 to the screws
Posted: January 30th, 2007, 10:35 am
by RC
"thanks guys.
Anyone want a tricked out Sea Pro SV2100?
Got to sell it first.
Posted: January 30th, 2007, 12:02 pm
by Reel Fun
YES...I agree....LOTTERY=PARKER 25 ftr.....but I definitely would put a $800 a/c unit on that bad boy, oh what the heck, put a heater on it too. I really don't know why more folks don't put those a/c units on the pilot house style boats.....good luck...
Posted: January 30th, 2007, 12:19 pm
by RC
The A/C is a great idea. Already talked to the dealer about it. A/C not the problem its installing a genset. Still working on that.
Posted: January 30th, 2007, 12:31 pm
by Sir reel
Saw a new 25 parker where I was staying in Marathon a few years ago. They had an AC unit that fit on the forward hatch and you could remove it when ever you want to looked like a pretty neat setup.
Posted: January 30th, 2007, 12:47 pm
by wevans
Posted: January 30th, 2007, 2:29 pm
by Atticus
Even without the AC and the heater you would still be more comfortable in the PH. Followed one for a little while comming in from offshore last year headed North on the St. Marks River. They looked a lot more comfortable than we were.
