John H. wrote:
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:58:54 -0500, 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.

Wow. I thought you did your drift fishing for bottom feeders, like
croakers, flounder, etc. I had no idea you were fly fishing.


Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. When baitfish are jumping nearby and
conditions are right, I cut off the engine and drift or at least cast
towards the action.