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"Skipper" wrote in message
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JIMinFL wrote:

The Gradys are wonderful boats. But the 228 is no match for my Parker.

Now you're just making me feel bad. Not sure what you mean by 'no
match'.
Size wise, that's for sure. But, for a 22'er, it's got a *lot* of deck
room. I could force myself to get by!

Should one get the itch for *real* adventure, which would be the better
boat for a Cortez challenge?

Please define adventure.
Please define Cortez challenge.

It's a legit question. I believe a *trailerable* boat should be truly
trailerable...and seaworthy. The boat should open up non local waters.
The Cortez challenge presents such a test, a true shake 'n bake. This
test involves trailering the boat to San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. The
boat is then launched and makes a 100-mile crossing of the Sea of Cortez
to Santa Rosalia, a former mining village with a French influence, in
Baja California Sur. The boat is then tested as a fishing platform while
going after the great variety of gamefish abundant in the Gulf.

Now I believe the Parker would fail miserably in this test. The Grady
would win the day.

--
Skipper

and your Bayliner?

Eisboch

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"Wayne.B" wrote:

Skipper wrote:

Guaymas to Santa Rosalia.

So when is your next trip?

We eagerly await the report.

Your really believe this NG has progressed to the point where trip
reports can be posted without the resultant insults?

--
Skipper

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Eisboch wrote:

Now I believe the Parker would fail miserably in this test. The Grady
would win the day.

and your Bayliner?

My Bayliner? Yes, a well commissioned 2252 would outperform that Parker
in this challenge, IMO.

--
Skipper

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"Skipper" wrote in message
...
Eisboch wrote:

Now I believe the Parker would fail miserably in this test. The Grady
would win the day.

and your Bayliner?

My Bayliner? Yes, a well commissioned 2252 would outperform that Parker
in this challenge, IMO.

--
Skipper

Good for you, Skipper! You have successfully turned back the clock of time
to rec.boats of 1997! :-)

Eisboch

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On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:41:11 -0600, Skipper wrote:

Your really believe this NG has progressed to the point where trip
reports can be posted without the resultant insults?

I've posted a few with no insults from anyone but you.

So when is your next outing?

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Eisboch wrote:
"Skipper" wrote in message
...

Eisboch wrote:


Now I believe the Parker would fail miserably in this test. The Grady
would win the day.

and your Bayliner?

My Bayliner? Yes, a well commissioned 2252 would outperform that Parker
in this challenge, IMO.

--
Skipper


Good for you, Skipper! You have successfully turned back the clock of time
to rec.boats of 1997! :-)

Eisboch



We are not going to relive the famous "Bayliner sides flex" thread/war
are we.. :-)

Capt Jack R..

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Harry Krause wrote:

The only thing exceptional in this challenge is the trailerablility of
the respective boats. Believe me, that Parker would be a real PITA to
trailer...the Grady would not. And then when you get there, the Grady
would do everything as well as the Parker. You've got to look at the
total picture, IMO.

I've trailered the Parker. I have a first-class alum trailer with
stainless disk brakes and torsion bar axles. The rig tows beautifully. I
just don't like to waste my time trailering boats any distances.

I'm sure that Parker is a fine boat. The towability issues are over its
high boxy cabin, total weight, and width. The Grady would be far easier
to tow.

--
Skipper

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JohnH wrote:
On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:34:34 -0600, Skipper wrote:


JIMinFL wrote:


The Gradys are wonderful boats. But the 228 is no match for my Parker.

Now you're just making me feel bad. Not sure what you mean by 'no match'.
Size wise, that's for sure. But, for a 22'er, it's got a *lot* of deck
room. I could force myself to get by!

Should one get the itch for *real* adventure, which would be the better
boat for a Cortez challenge?

Please define adventure.
Please define Cortez challenge.

It's a legit question. I believe a *trailerable* boat should be truly
trailerable...and seaworthy. The boat should open up non local waters.
The Cortez challenge presents such a test, a true shake 'n bake. This
test involves trailering the boat to San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. The
boat is then launched and makes a 100-mile crossing of the Sea of Cortez
to Santa Rosalia, a former mining village with a French influence, in
Baja California Sur. The boat is then tested as a fishing platform while
going after the great variety of gamefish abundant in the Gulf.

Now I believe the Parker would fail miserably in this test. The Grady
would win the day.


Why would a 25' Parker fail and a 22' Grady win?
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

Because Harry owns a Parker.

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Don White wrote:

Why would a 25' Parker fail and a 22' Grady win?

Because Harry owns a Parker.

His towing inexperience, unfamiliarity with the destination, and
admitted coordination difficulties wouldn't help either. However, I
would be willing to assist or at least tell him where to get off.

--
Skipper

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Harry Krause wrote:

A well commissioned 2252 would outperform that Parker in this
challenge, IMO.

Another road I'll not go down again. Move on from this foolishness,
Snipper.

Have no intention to navigate this road again, Krause. It's just that
you were never told why I *knew* that Parker would come up short. Now
your know. No skin...right?

--
Skipper