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    Need Advice on a 2001 1801 transom issue?

    I have a 2004 1801 with some hair line cracks in the gel coat in the transon and a few locations on the deck, but nothing like that. That boat looks like it has been abused.
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    18 Repower F-115 vs F-150

    The batteries are in standard boxes mounted to the deck inside the console with a Guest switch.
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    18 Repower F-115 vs F-150

    I have an 04 1801 with an F150. It definitely has its pluses and minuses. As some have stated, the extra 62lbs the F150 adds can cause the stern to sit a little low. Mine does not have the battery boxes in the corners, instead they are in the console, which helps with the weight distribution...
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    Refurbished electronics

    Purchased a refurb garmin 545 gps from wetfeet. Unit showed up as new and has worked perfectly. Great site with great prices and quick shipping.
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    '99 1801 Advice

    It will have a higher value than an east coast boat equipped the same. I picked up a 2004 1801 last year with and F150, tandem axle trailer and rigging similar to the one you are asking about and I paid just under $24k. If you factor in this one is 5 years older, is equipped with and F100 and...
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    Parker 18 help

    I have an 1801 with an F150, it is a rocket ship. I have not even come close to running it a full throttle, 3000rpm and I have hit the mid 30's. The 150 is by no means necessary, but it is nice to have the extra power, especially in not so ideal conditions.
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    18 or 21SE

    I purchased the boat used, otherwise I would also have gone with a 115. The only issue I have with the 150 is the fact that with the boat in gear at idle the boat moves at 2.5kts. There is a lot of power there for this hull. It is nice to not overwork the engine while running, especially in less...
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    18 or 21SE

    Actually, mine came with an F150. It really moves and the performance numbers have been great. Fuel economy has averaged close to 5mpg and with a full bait tank, two ice chests and three guys on board there is never a problem getting up on plane. I have never cracked 4000rpm and have easily hit...
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    Fair price for 1801?

    What else does it come with - I picked up a 2004 1801 last May with the following for about the same price; Center console electronics box Furuno Sonar Garmin GPS ICOM vhf / Shakespeare Antenna Custom Aluminum t-top w/6 rocket launchers 42 Gallon Offshore Bait tank/leaning post combo F150...
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    2008 Parker 1801CC - Fully Equipped & Discounted

    Sadly, this is true. The West Coast mark up on Parkers is crazy. For example, 2120's sell for nearly 10k more out here than on the East Coast.
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    Cleaning a Parker Non-Skid Floor

    I have found that Soft Scrub with bleach works really well on my 1801. Squirt it on the deck, scrub it once over quick and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Scrub it again and rinse. I spend more time getting all the dirt that builds up between the windshield and the raised electronics box on the...
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    1801 baitwell suggestions

    My tank is by Offshore Products. http://www.offshoreproducts.com/ It has worked great with almost no lost bait.
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    1801 baitwell suggestions

    This is what I have on mine, a 45 gallon Offshore tank. The tank is great, but I am not thrilled with the built in leaning post, it just does not provide enough support during long runs. I will likely have a custom leaning post built over it
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    Dead Washdown Pump

    I have a 2004 1801 with a Jabsco raw water washdown pump as well. The pump was also working inconsistently and died while out in August and I thought for sure I would need a new one. I decided to take the pump apart first and discovered that both of the contacts were corroded. I cleaned the...
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    East vs West pricing

    Having just purchased a 2004 1801 at a good West Coast price, I completely understand what you are saying. The problem out here is the popularity of the boat with the lack of dealers. Sundance in San Diego is the only Parker dealer in So Cal and that eliminates the need to deal. What was...
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    Finally, New to me Parker 1801

    Your right about the T-top, force of habit. I will also look at adjusting the guides. It is not visible in the picts, but there are some light marks on the Parker logo from rubbing the guides. Pulling them out slightly should prevent that in all but the worst conditions.
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    Finally, New to me Parker 1801

    After many years of drooling, I have finally joined the Parker family with a new to me 2004 1801 w/F150, 45 Gallon Offshore bait tank/leaning post, aluminum t-top, raw water wash down, double axle trailer, Furuno FF, Garmin GPS and Icom VHF. I cannot wait to splash her, hopefully next week.
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