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795 wdutra2000 Re: 2820 ride 2/22/2006 12:48:00

Bill,

Thanks for responding. You are the perfect candidate to answer this
question, as I was also fishing with Kingfisher. If I recall
correctly, your boat started out at about 7,200lbs vs. 6,400 for the
2820. Not exactly apples to apples, but close enough.

Did you notice that the boats at Kingfisher road a bit rougher due to
the lighter weight? We were there at the end of May/beginning of June
and encountered some weather similar to what we frequently find in the
ocean up here.

Bill


--- In <a href="/group/parkerboats/post?postID=zX7Mi1-4DFDOJWlQcV98kCudPBDzxYwnhkRsv3rhJTg5ptPhJtGXBHXmFPiGYNas-ekH5w_qkpb8HPGGokGQsA0h9JWmcQ">[email protected]</a>, "atcbill2" <bill@...> wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> Hello. I have a 2830 which is little heavier than the 2820 but not
> much. I do most of my boating in the southern california area and
> down to about 150 miles south of the border in mexican waters. The
> boat runs great in moderate chop. My cruise speed is usually around
> 24-26kts unless it's really snotty out. My boat is a little heaver
> than most though as I have a tuna tower, a cockpit driving station,
> driving station in the tower, and 300 gallons of fuel. ... I have
> gone to Alaska the last 4 years to Sitka and fished with
> Kingfisher charters. Most of their are 2520's. What a
> workhorse. .... If you have any more questions that I might be able
> to answer, let me know.
>
> Bill
> 2003 Parker 2830 DVEC
>
>
> > > > Hello,
> > > >
> > > > I'm a new member who is looking for some first-hand experience
> on how
> > > > the 2820 rides in 3 foot wind-chop. I spent the better part
> of a week
> > > > fishing on a 2520 in Alaska. I'm seriously considering the
> 2820 and
> > > > would expect that the extra +-2,000 lbs. would make it ride
> that much
> > > > better in the slop.
> > > >
> > > > My local (CA) dealer wants a big deposit prior to arranging a
> > > > sea-trial, and I'd like to get as much info. as possible prior
> to
> > > > laying it down.
> > > >
> > > > I saw some info. on THT about the 28 pounding worse than the
> 25.
> > > > Doesn't make much sense to me, with the extra weight. Any
> info. would
> > > > be greatly appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Bill
>