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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. 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. |
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"hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch |
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Eisboch wrote:
.. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch That was my impression when i looked at it. |
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Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. If I were in the market for a boat like that, I wouldn't buy one with twin outboards, but not because of how it looks. On the other hand, these days I wouldn't buy an inboard without a serious keel. Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. :) |
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"hk" wrote in message ... Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. If I were in the market for a boat like that, I wouldn't buy one with twin outboards, but not because of how it looks. On the other hand, these days I wouldn't buy an inboard without a serious keel. Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. :) That's for sure. About it's only saving grace. Eisboch |
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hk wrote:
Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. If I were in the market for a boat like that, I wouldn't buy one with twin outboards, but not because of how it looks. On the other hand, these days I wouldn't buy an inboard without a serious keel. Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. :) Forgot...here's another shot. Form follows function, hey? The bracket is "deeper" than what you have been used to seeing because these engines are "taller" when tipped up. You apparently like the "eurostyle" transoms on Yellowfins and suchlike. I don't...they intrude on the space available in the cockpit. In fact, with engines of this size, they steal 3' of cockpit space, so the 34' Yellowfin, if there is one, is only a 31-footer. The Parker is a 34-footer from the transom (excluding the bracker) to the bow (excluding the pulpit). http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ailerboat2.jpg SW Tom won't like this boat, either. No metalflake. It's a white boat, the color God intended for fiberglass. :) |
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Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message ... Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. If I were in the market for a boat like that, I wouldn't buy one with twin outboards, but not because of how it looks. On the other hand, these days I wouldn't buy an inboard without a serious keel. Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. :) That's for sure. About it's only saving grace. Eisboch I crawled down into the cabin and then the sleeping area of a 34' bubble boat recently, a fancy boat brand, too. I felt like I was "underground," in a cave. What awful excuses for boats. Look like floating travel trailers. |
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"hk" wrote in message . .. hk wrote: Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. If I were in the market for a boat like that, I wouldn't buy one with twin outboards, but not because of how it looks. On the other hand, these days I wouldn't buy an inboard without a serious keel. Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. :) Forgot...here's another shot. Form follows function, hey? The bracket is "deeper" than what you have been used to seeing because these engines are "taller" when tipped up. You apparently like the "eurostyle" transoms on Yellowfins and suchlike. I don't...they intrude on the space available in the cockpit. In fact, with engines of this size, they steal 3' of cockpit space, so the 34' Yellowfin, if there is one, is only a 31-footer. The Parker is a 34-footer from the transom (excluding the bracker) to the bow (excluding the pulpit). http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ailerboat2.jpg SW Tom won't like this boat, either. No metalflake. It's a white boat, the color God intended for fiberglass. :) Nope, he probably wouldn't. This is his style ..... 56 mph with twin 275's ...... 67 mph with triples. Also availiable in colors other than white. http://tinyurl.com/5bvkj4 Eisboch |
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Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message . .. hk wrote: Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. If I were in the market for a boat like that, I wouldn't buy one with twin outboards, but not because of how it looks. On the other hand, these days I wouldn't buy an inboard without a serious keel. Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. :) Forgot...here's another shot. Form follows function, hey? The bracket is "deeper" than what you have been used to seeing because these engines are "taller" when tipped up. You apparently like the "eurostyle" transoms on Yellowfins and suchlike. I don't...they intrude on the space available in the cockpit. In fact, with engines of this size, they steal 3' of cockpit space, so the 34' Yellowfin, if there is one, is only a 31-footer. The Parker is a 34-footer from the transom (excluding the bracker) to the bow (excluding the pulpit). http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ailerboat2.jpg SW Tom won't like this boat, either. No metalflake. It's a white boat, the color God intended for fiberglass. :) Nope, he probably wouldn't. This is his style ..... 56 mph with twin 275's ..... 67 mph with triples. Also availiable in colors other than white. http://tinyurl.com/5bvkj4 Eisboch To each his own, but it's hard to imagine spending the money on a boat like that Yellowfin and not getting a decent cabin. Crawling down into that center console to find the head (I assume there is one down there) is...well...claustrophobic. Also, for a boat that size, the cockpit area abaft of the center console is minimal. And of course, you are losing two or three feet of boat length to that silly eurotransom. Must be a popular boat in Florida, though, hey? Is there a low-class metalflake "tom special" color available? :) Nice boats, though...but in a boat that size, I'd want some creature comforts...and air conditioning. |
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On Aug 5, 11:51*pm, 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. harry, that boat looks like a tug sitting on the back of that trailer, and the outboards are huge comapred to the truck -tractor itself. |
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Tim wrote:
On Aug 5, 11:51 pm, 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. harry, that boat looks like a tug sitting on the back of that trailer, and the outboards are huge comapred to the truck -tractor itself. Yep...those V8 outboards are enormous, no doubt about it. |
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On Aug 6, 5:51*am, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. LLC"
wrote: Eisboch wrote: . Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch That was my impression when i looked at it. I see you changed your handle again Reggie. Afraid that John may report how many posts you are making every month? BTW: Do you ever get out of the house and away from your computer? |
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"hk" wrote in message . .. To each his own, but it's hard to imagine spending the money on a boat like that Yellowfin and not getting a decent cabin. Crawling down into that center console to find the head (I assume there is one down there) is...well...claustrophobic. Also, for a boat that size, the cockpit area abaft of the center console is minimal. And of course, you are losing two or three feet of boat length to that silly eurotransom. Must be a popular boat in Florida, though, hey? Is there a low-class metalflake "tom special" color available? :) Nice boats, though...but in a boat that size, I'd want some creature comforts...and air conditioning. Well, of course. The Yellowfin is for offshore fishing day trips. I've been out on Buzzard's Bay doing over 60 mph in one and was very impressed with the ride and handling. However, although I like it's design and construction, I have no use for one for my boating interests. The Parker is a well built boat, but for me, I would have no use for it either. Same for a bubble boat, although for some, they are functional from the standpoint of lots of inside space for it's length. Good for people with families (kids) who boat together and want to spend weekends or vacations on the water. It's all about different strokes for different folks. Eisboch |
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"hk" wrote in message . .. hk wrote: Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. If I were in the market for a boat like that, I wouldn't buy one with twin outboards, but not because of how it looks. On the other hand, these days I wouldn't buy an inboard without a serious keel. Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. :) Forgot...here's another shot. Form follows function, hey? The bracket is "deeper" than what you have been used to seeing because these engines are "taller" when tipped up. You apparently like the "eurostyle" transoms on Yellowfins and suchlike. I don't...they intrude on the space available in the cockpit. In fact, with engines of this size, they steal 3' of cockpit space, so the 34' Yellowfin, if there is one, is only a 31-footer. The Parker is a 34-footer from the transom (excluding the bracker) to the bow (excluding the pulpit). http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ailerboat2.jpg SW Tom won't like this boat, either. No metalflake. It's a white boat, the color God intended for fiberglass. :) You mean monkey puke yellow, don't you? And if you value your cockpit space so much, why did you muck yours up with that Wal-Mart special, one size fits all, surrey top? See photo http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=213n5l1&s=4 |
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JimH wrote:
On Aug 6, 5:51 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. LLC" wrote: Eisboch wrote: . Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch That was my impression when i looked at it. I see you changed your handle again Reggie. Afraid that John may report how many posts you are making every month? BTW: Do you ever get out of the house and away from your computer? My guess is that "reggie," the ranking e-coward of rec.boats, does this so his posts will "get through" to those who have filtered him out. The poor little schitt doesn't know that that game doesn't work anymore, since he can easily be filtered out a half-dozen different ways. |
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On Aug 6, 7:32*am, "Jim" wrote:
"hk" wrote in message . .. hk wrote: Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message om... 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. *It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. *Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. *IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. If I were in the market for a boat like that, I wouldn't buy one with twin outboards, but not because of how it looks. On the other hand, these days I wouldn't buy an inboard without a serious keel. Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. * :) Forgot...here's another shot. Form follows function, hey? The bracket is "deeper" than what you have been used to seeing because these engines are "taller" when tipped up. You apparently like the "eurostyle" transoms on Yellowfins and suchlike.. I don't...they intrude on the space available in the cockpit. In fact, with engines of this size, they steal 3' of cockpit space, so the 34' Yellowfin, if there is one, is only a 31-footer. The Parker is a 34-footer from the transom (excluding the bracker) to the bow (excluding the pulpit). http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...neous/newtrail... SW Tom won't like this boat, either. No metalflake. *It's a white boat, the color God intended for fiberglass. :) You mean monkey puke yellow, don't you? And if you value your cockpit space so much, why did you muck yours up with that Wal-Mart special, one size fits all, surrey top? See photo *http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=213n5l1&s=4 That remark wasn't civil, troll. |
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Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message . .. To each his own, but it's hard to imagine spending the money on a boat like that Yellowfin and not getting a decent cabin. Crawling down into that center console to find the head (I assume there is one down there) is...well...claustrophobic. Also, for a boat that size, the cockpit area abaft of the center console is minimal. And of course, you are losing two or three feet of boat length to that silly eurotransom. Must be a popular boat in Florida, though, hey? Is there a low-class metalflake "tom special" color available? :) Nice boats, though...but in a boat that size, I'd want some creature comforts...and air conditioning. Well, of course. The Yellowfin is for offshore fishing day trips. I've been out on Buzzard's Bay doing over 60 mph in one and was very impressed with the ride and handling. However, although I like it's design and construction, I have no use for one for my boating interests. The Parker is a well built boat, but for me, I would have no use for it either. Same for a bubble boat, although for some, they are functional from the standpoint of lots of inside space for it's length. Good for people with families (kids) who boat together and want to spend weekends or vacations on the water. It's all about different strokes for different folks. Eisboch I suppose, though the idea of spending a weekend in a bubble boat coffin is appalling. |
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"JimH" wrote in message ... On Aug 6, 7:32 am, "Jim" wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. hk wrote: Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message om... 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. Eisboch One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. If I were in the market for a boat like that, I wouldn't buy one with twin outboards, but not because of how it looks. On the other hand, these days I wouldn't buy an inboard without a serious keel. Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. :) Forgot...here's another shot. Form follows function, hey? The bracket is "deeper" than what you have been used to seeing because these engines are "taller" when tipped up. You apparently like the "eurostyle" transoms on Yellowfins and suchlike. I don't...they intrude on the space available in the cockpit. In fact, with engines of this size, they steal 3' of cockpit space, so the 34' Yellowfin, if there is one, is only a 31-footer. The Parker is a 34-footer from the transom (excluding the bracker) to the bow (excluding the pulpit). http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...neous/newtrail... SW Tom won't like this boat, either. No metalflake. It's a white boat, the color God intended for fiberglass. :) You mean monkey puke yellow, don't you? And if you value your cockpit space so much, why did you muck yours up with that Wal-Mart special, one size fits all, surrey top? See photo http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=213n5l1&s=4 That remark wasn't civil, troll. OOps. Now Harry is going to see it. |
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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? |
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"hk" wrote in message . .. I suppose, though the idea of spending a weekend in a bubble boat coffin is appalling. Jim H .... Harry is poking fun of your boat again. |
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"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. Eisboch |
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On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 02:08:52 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote: "hk" wrote in message ... 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. What struck me was how unbalanced the boat looks on dry land - all that cabin up front, huge stern deck and then the engines. It just looks unbalanced. I'm sure it's a sound boat - Parker doesn't build junk boats - it just looks odd. Yeah, odd is a much better word. |
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... What struck me was how unbalanced the boat looks on dry land - all that cabin up front, huge stern deck and then the engines. It just looks unbalanced. I'm sure it's a sound boat - Parker doesn't build junk boats - it just looks odd. Yeah, odd is a much better word. It does, but then again, in all fairness, boats look a lot different *in* the water than they do on the hard or on a hauler. They also shrink. Eisboch |
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On Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:26:09 -0400, hk wrote:
Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. That's very true. I've been on the 23 T Big Bay boat that Parker makes - rugged, tough, no nonsense fishing boat - it's impressive and I like the way it looks. The 2100 is a nice boat for it's size too. If only they would change the color. That off white just doesn't do it for me. :) Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. :) Depends on your definition of bubble boat. All that cabin up from with that hot house cabin (which is something I've never understood - every cabin Parker I've been on is hot as hell inside and you have to keep the boat moving to get any ventilation) it might as well be a bubble boat even if it doesn't look like a classic bubble boat. |
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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. |
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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. 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." |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 02:08:52 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. What struck me was how unbalanced the boat looks on dry land - all that cabin up front, huge stern deck and then the engines. It just looks unbalanced. I'm sure it's a sound boat - Parker doesn't build junk boats - it just looks odd. Yeah, odd is a much better word. It's just a bit bigger than you are used to seeing in that size boat. Put it another way...if I removed the center console from my Parker, I believe your Ranger would fit inside and you wouldn't see your boat's gunnels, and our boats are about the same length. These are pilothouse style boats, and very traditional in proportions. The cockpit is huge so as to accommodate the largest possible number of fishermen. You obviously prefer a different style. I've always liked workboat type boats. |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:26:09 -0400, hk wrote: Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 know you like Parkers, which is fine, but to me, this simply looks like a big, obese and overgrown version of the 25 footer. The huge Yamaha outboards further reinforce that image. It might look better if it was set up with twin inboard diesels. Some larger boats, like a Yellowfin 34 or 36 CC offshore fishing boat look natural with big outboards and they preserve space for fishing and gear. IMO, the Parker just doesn't look right with twin monsterous outboards. Maybe it's just the picture, sitting on the trailer with the tow vehicle shown in relationship to the boat/engines setup. It almost looks fake. One either likes the way Parkers look...or one doesn't. That's very true. I've been on the 23 T Big Bay boat that Parker makes - rugged, tough, no nonsense fishing boat - it's impressive and I like the way it looks. The 2100 is a nice boat for it's size too. If only they would change the color. That off white just doesn't do it for me. :) Hey. it's not a bubble boat, that's for sure. :) Depends on your definition of bubble boat. All that cabin up from with that hot house cabin (which is something I've never understood - every cabin Parker I've been on is hot as hell inside and you have to keep the boat moving to get any ventilation) it might as well be a bubble boat even if it doesn't look like a classic bubble boat. Interesting. When I owned one, I'd go into the main cabin in the hot summer to get away from the heat. It was much cooler inside the cabin with the opening front and side glass. White, as you know, reflects heat. Hey...these are fiberglass boats, white as God intended such boats to be. The Big Bay, btw, is a mod-vee hull, and isn't as deep in the cockpit (or the bottom) as the deep vees. That 23' hull is now available as a work boat, with absolutely nothing on the interior deck. No console, no rigging, no nothing. There's a 21' version now, too. Workboat market. |
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"hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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 |
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"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 |
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Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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. |
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"hk" wrote in message ... Eisboch wrote: "hk" wrote in message . .. 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. 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. No. But, that's *still* over 1600 lbs cantilevered out quite a ways and held on by bolts. Imagine the forces in heavy seas. I'm sure it's fine and well engineered. I hope. Eisboch |
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On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 07:59:59 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message .. . What struck me was how unbalanced the boat looks on dry land - all that cabin up front, huge stern deck and then the engines. It just looks unbalanced. I'm sure it's a sound boat - Parker doesn't build junk boats - it just looks odd. Yeah, odd is a much better word. It does, but then again, in all fairness, boats look a lot different *in* the water than they do on the hard or on a hauler. They also shrink. Good points. |
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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. |
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"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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. :) |
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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. :) |
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On Aug 6, 9:05*am, hk wrote:
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. * :)- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - You don't filter anybody, you answered me directly yesterday. Stll have to wonder about the couple of posters playing with you and thus encouraging the vial filth that you spew over our group and our families.. Kind of like watching your neighbor get robbed and doing nothing because you have an alarm system and know it wont happen to you. |
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