Eisboch wrote:
"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




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
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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compensate for an old, outdated , fugly boat design.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

Eisboch wrote:
"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




Maybe I'll go buy a Bayliner. :)