Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:51:56 -0400, hk wrote:
I realize there's not many here interested in boats, but there might be
a few lurkers who are.
This is a factory-supplied photo of a new offshore *fishing* boat that
has just been launched by Parker. It is hull #1 of actual production.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...railerboat.jpg
Yes, those are twin Yamaha F350s on the bracket. The boat is a 34-footer
and does about 55 mph at WOT.
I don't know what the market is for this boat. It certainly isn't a
volume product.
I would agree with you - small commercial operators probably, maybe
even the small head boat industry.
The interior is far less Spartan than is usual with a Parker, but it is
still a fisherman's craft, so it isn't like your typical bubble boat in
the main or forward cabin. The head, sink and shower are enclosed,
there's a vee-berth forward, there's an actual mechanical/plumbing room.
Main cabin has a command chair and a large area for electronics. There's
a wrap around bench and table, and a sink, stove, refrigerator/freezer.
That's what is easily visible.
The cockpit has a large and pretty fancy (for Parker) 2nd command console.
It's a stretch Parker - you know, a Parker is a Parker is a Parker.
http://www.parkerboats.net/pages/boa....jsp?boatid=18
Although I do like the way they extended the hull through to the
bracket - that's pretty interesting.
Have they released the specs on it yet?
There are plenty of photos available, and a partial list of standard
equipment/options, but I haven't seen a "spec" sheet yet. The boat is
now "in production," so I am sure the numbers will be available soon.
I do know the boat slightly outperforms the Grady 33' express in terms
of top end and mpg's.
I was at my local dealer's on Monday on another matter, and found out
about when a new 34-footer will be there. Got myself on the demo ride
list...guessing sometime in September.
I like the term "stretch" Parker. I'll pass that one along!
You know, or maybe you don't know, most Parker buyers are "repeat"
customers, so it was inevitable the new boat would have a strong family
resemblance to the existing pilothouse boats. Evolution is what Parker
owners want, not revolution.