HK wrote:
John H. wrote:
On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:32:25 -0500, HK wrote:

Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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My model Parker is available with a "splash board" that would repel
backwash and keep it out of the cockpit. I know of one guy who
ordered it with his boat, on the 21' pilothouse model. He removed
it. They're just not necessary, except, maybe to guys who imagine
they boat on Lake LAnier with imaginary boats.
You have got to be kidding. An otherwise reputable boat
manufacturer like Parker offers a "splash board"?
Why don't they just build it right to begin with?

Splash boards are an apology for poor engineering and design.

Eisboch


Why would I want to give up 2' of usable boat at the stern for
something as silly and useless as a "motor well"? The notched
transom design is a desired feature for fishermen who like
utilitarian boats and don't like to give up valuable real estate for
something that only gets in the way of fishing. You don't really
think a bitty motor well is going to keep the ocean out of a small
boat. There are dozens of boats manufactured for fishermen with
transom designs similar to the one on my Parker.

I suppose if you are an inexperienced boater you'd think the motor
well design adds something.

Harry, when you're 'drift fishing', don't you mostly just sit?


Nope. I'm not that proficient with a fly rod that I can cast and
retrieve sitting down. Usually, I'm standing at the gunnels forward of
the center console.

Nice. Is there a particular time of the year that fly rods work better?