Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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Although I do like the way they extended the hull through to the
bracket - that's pretty interesting.

They had to. I was studying that also. It needs those massive
extensions to the main stringers to support the weight of those engines.

Eisboch
The bracket is exactly the same design as the one I had on my 25-foot
Parker, just larger. The bracket is designed and built that way to add
buoyancy at the stern when the boat is at rest. What you are seeing is NOT
a bracket for the outboards resting on a hull extension, but, in fact, the
bracket itself. It is through-bolted to the transom with hefty stainless
steel bolts about every inch and a half along the flat portion. At least
it was on my Parker. Therefore, there are no "massive extensions to the
main stringers to support the weight of the engines."



Well, in my humble, unqualified opinion .... there "should" be.

Although, I suppose the idea might be that if the boat is subjected to a
heavy pounding, it's better to let the bracket snap off along with the
engines, rather than compromise hull integrity by damaging the stringers.

Eisboch





The bracket isn't going to "snap off." These boats are built like tanks.

On Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:10:23 -0400, hk wrote:

Eisboch wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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Although I do like the way they extended the hull through to the
bracket - that's pretty interesting.


They had to. I was studying that also. It needs those massive extensions
to the main stringers to support the weight of those engines.

The bracket is exactly the same design as the one I had on my 25-foot
Parker, just larger. The bracket is designed and built that way to add
buoyancy at the stern when the boat is at rest. What you are seeing is
NOT a bracket for the outboards resting on a hull extension, but, in
fact, the bracket itself. It is through-bolted to the transom with hefty
stainless steel bolts about every inch and a half along the flat
portion. At least it was on my Parker. Therefore, there are no "massive
extensions to the main stringers to support the weight of the engines."

It could be, but I'd suspect that Eisboch is right - it almost has to
be attached directly to the stringers. There's a lot of leverage on
that stern for it not to be supported by the hull stringers.

There is no real way to tell from the images, but I do like the
concept of extending the hull form to the bracket. One of the
complaints I've always had about outboard brackets similar to the ones
on the Vector series Hydra-Sports is that they tend to bury the engine
on take off and coming off plane. Even playing with the trim doesn't
help any.

Extra buoyancy under the bracket is a good thing - interesting
application.

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:10:23 -0400, hk wrote:

Eisboch wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...


Although I do like the way they extended the hull through to the
bracket - that's pretty interesting.

They had to. I was studying that also. It needs those massive extensions
to the main stringers to support the weight of those engines.
The bracket is exactly the same design as the one I had on my 25-foot
Parker, just larger. The bracket is designed and built that way to add
buoyancy at the stern when the boat is at rest. What you are seeing is
NOT a bracket for the outboards resting on a hull extension, but, in
fact, the bracket itself. It is through-bolted to the transom with hefty
stainless steel bolts about every inch and a half along the flat
portion. At least it was on my Parker. Therefore, there are no "massive
extensions to the main stringers to support the weight of the engines."

It could be, but I'd suspect that Eisboch is right - it almost has to
be attached directly to the stringers. There's a lot of leverage on
that stern for it not to be supported by the hull stringers.

There is no real way to tell from the images, but I do like the
concept of extending the hull form to the bracket. One of the
complaints I've always had about outboard brackets similar to the ones
on the Vector series Hydra-Sports is that they tend to bury the engine
on take off and coming off plane. Even playing with the trim doesn't
help any.

Extra buoyancy under the bracket is a good thing - interesting
application.


There are several manufacturers of brackets with flotation chambers.
Parker uses two of them that I know of to produce its custom designs.

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.

"hk" wrote in message
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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.

Ya, but, even Henry Ford was wise enough to eventually update the design of
the model T.

Just kidding. I like traditional designs, even if I don't particularly
care for them.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message
. ..

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.

Ya, but, even Henry Ford was wise enough to eventually update the design of
the model T.

Just kidding. I like traditional designs, even if I don't particularly
care for them.

Eisboch




You really have to "fish" one of these boats in choppy salt water to
appreciate them fully. They're heavy enough for their length to be able
to move faster in reasonable comfort than lighter boats the same length,
the hardware is all heavy duty, attached with proper backup plates, the
hull is three piece, whatever you need the boat to supply for good
fishing is there and properly designed, and, if you want, you can order
the center console models without those damned vee seats at the bow. If
you are a sometime fly fisherman as I am, having a nice, uncluttered
area between the center console and the bow is a great help. But what I
think I like best about the boats is that they are manufactured in a
family business, and when I call with questions, I get a family member
on the phone who handles customer service the way it is supposed to be
handled. The few issues I have had with my Parker boats have been
handled by a member of the Parker family and my dealer, without anything
more than questions or requests from me.

"hk" wrote in message
. ..


But what I think I like best about the boats is that they are manufactured
in a family business, and when I call with questions, I get a family
member on the phone who handles customer service the way it is supposed to
be handled. The few issues I have had with my Parker boats have been
handled by a member of the Parker family and my dealer, without anything
more than questions or requests from me.



Well, of course! The Parker family has to have a marketing strategy to
compensate for an old, outdated , fugly boat design. So, wisely, they do it
with a smile and a pat on the ass.

Harry, I am just busting them on you. It's fun to watch you get so
defensive about your favorite boat manufacturer.
Parkers are fine boats and built well.

Eisboch

On Aug 6, 12:51*am, 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...neous/newtrail...

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.

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..

Pretty hefty trailer and tow vehicle, probably NOT an F150.

I thought you tried to get people here to believe you are quite the
accomplished photographer?
There is so much wrong with that picture that I don't know where to
begin.

wrote in message
...
On Aug 6, 12:51 am, 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...neous/newtrail...

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.

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.

Pretty hefty trailer and tow vehicle, probably NOT an F150.

I thought you tried to get people here to believe you are quite the
accomplished photographer?
There is so much wrong with that picture that I don't know where to
begin.

-----------------------------

You missed the "factory supplied photo" part of his post.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Aug 6, 12:51 am, 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...neous/newtrail...

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.

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.

Pretty hefty trailer and tow vehicle, probably NOT an F150.

I thought you tried to get people here to believe you are quite the
accomplished photographer?
There is so much wrong with that picture that I don't know where to
begin.

-----------------------------

You missed the "factory supplied photo" part of his post.

Eisboch



Crikey...look at all the fun I am missing by filtering out Loogy and the
rest of the SevenLittleSchitts. :)