JimH wrote:
"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
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Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
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.
I guess if you consider Eisboch a inexperienced boater, you probably
would also consider Grady-White and Boston Whaler inexperienced
boat builders. They both use motor wells for their boats, including
their smaller models.
edit

The big question is..........why do you continue to have a hard on for
Harry?

Eh?




I don't, we are talking about boats. Does it make sense to have an open
hole in the transom or not. I have no problems with Harry, but I do
find it interesting to try to have a discussion with him. Since it
really is Harry who spends all of his time calling other people childish
names, maybe you should ask him that question.