On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 18:21:02 -0500, Harry Krause
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NOYB wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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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.

I don't know about "ugly" - it's a strange looking boat.

It's that bow that makes it look so weird.

As to the transom, that Euro swale looks nice on some boats, but I
agree, it's WAY over used in some designs.

Did you look at the interior layout? Interesting design. I'm not
convinced how practical it would be for a fishing boat.

Later,

Tom