After I looked at both the Parker and Defiance, I couldn't decide which to
buy, so I bought them both. I was also looking at the 260 compared to the
360, each had their own benefits and I really couldn't decide, so I bought
them both. I got a good deal though, the single sales rep who called me at
home every day until I made my decision, well he gave me $100.00 off the
manufactures suggested retail price and the offer only stood until the end
of that day so I had to act fast,, I did and saved a hundred bucks. My mamma
didn't raise no fool,,, Nope,,, if she could only look at me now,, from her
chair over there on the east/west coast of Florida,, ya, she be a big
woman,,










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NOYB wrote:
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On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:28:20 -0500, "NOYB" wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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But the sheer amount of money it took to buy the 31 Fisharound -


I *love* that boat, Tom. That one's on my wish list.

I bought a 25' center console with forward cuddy. I like it because
helm
the helm is further aft than in the walkarounds, and I can fish a lot of
people over the sides without a windshield in the way. However, it's
not as
versatile as the Fisharound.

Thanks - I like it a lot. It's a compromise - my wife wanted
something like a Grand Banks or Silverton. EEWWWWWW!!!!

The cabin area is very nice too - surprising how much room it has.

I always thought the forward cuddy was a great idea. Mako built one
for a few years as did Boston Whaler, but Contender was about the only
one who actually kept one in the line.



Pursuit had one too. Yellowfin has a 34' and Marlago has a 35'. I think
Scarab has one also.




Just to get back to the topic in the header, I took a look at the 260
Defiance, and find it nothing like our Parker. The Defiance has a euro
transom, is narrower, is ugly (Parkers are homely, not ugly), and
resembles a camper inside. But it is an okay boat.