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Thanks for the replies! I emailed Michele, but didn't get a response. Maybe she doesn't work there after the buyout? I then emailed [email protected] and got a same day response from a guy named Travis, who was super helpful. Travis informed me that they lost all of their build data from...

I’m considering picking up another classic Parker for a winter project, but I want more info on the boat before possibly buying it. Is there a way to contact Parker to request info if I have the HIN? I’m looking at a 1995 21. The owner says it’s an SE and that it was a Wildlife Officer / DNR...

The Classic Mako guys are the kings of DIY splash plates, as those old deep V Makos had very deep and wide transom notches. Check out the Classic Mako site for some great pics and ideas.

Russell, that pilothouse looks great! Do you know how much it weighs? Have you had any issues with the original console flexing or cracking because of the house? I'm wondering because I've been advised not to use a console mounted T-top on the older two piece consoles, as people claim that...

If you're going for the lowest possible planning speed, weight distribution, trim tabs, and a 4 blade prop are key. The 4 blade prop will lift the stern and help it plane out sooner. 2,000 rpm is low and i suspect you won't get a nice ride at that RPM, but if you get everything set up...

I fish the the same species as you, but in the Cheaspeake. If you'd consider a round baitcaster over a spinning reel, I highly recommend the Shimano Cardiff in the 300 or 400 size. The 300 size casts well and can easily handle a tropgy striper. It's also fairly light weight so its nice for...

This is a solid fiberglass flip back seat base and matching cooler. The cooler is about 3/8” thick solid fiberglass and is heavy and sturdy. The cooler is removable from the base and has stainless latches to hold it down. The mounting flange on the base measures 41” wide by 20” deep. The seat...

I agree. After fishing on one with the front deck, I specifically wanted an 1800 with no front deck to have more usable floor space. In my opinion, the front deck makes it too tight in front of the console seat. The 1800/1801 has low enough sides that the casting deck doesn't give you that...

The 1801s at my local dealer all come with a 13'' diameter x 19 pitch prop. Based on my experience with a 115 E-tec on my 1800, I think that's too little diameter and too much pitch, although I have never ridden in a late model 1801 with the stock Yamaha and factory prop. Knowing just the...

Nice! Are those decals available for sale on this site, I'm not seeing them? I'd love to buy some if the center console version is available.

It all depends on who does the rebuild. With the factory crate powerhead, you know you won;t have issues with warranty claims if something fails. With the rebuilt powerhead, is it coming from a local shop who wil lstand behind the warranty? Are you ordering it online and would be relying on...

I've been searching for a quality full boat cover for my 1800 center console that fit nice and tight. I have a bow mounted trolling motor that is NOT removable. Literally every cover company I contacted told me that I'd have to remove the trolling motor to make their cover work. Sure, I could...

Basically all GPS anchor trolling motors are bow mounted. I assume you could fabricate a mounting plate and transom mount it, but it won't perform as well. It's going to take more power to push the transom of the boat around compared to the bow. As mentioned previously, it'll also hold you...

Those are very common cracks on the corner boxes on the 18s. My 1998 1800 had a similar crack on one side where the box joins the transom when I bought it. I suspect that one is just a crack in the gelcoat and isn't a crack in the fiberglass. If that's the case, its no big deal, just fix it...

Thanks for the feedback!

Nice looking 1700. How is that console mounted T-top holding up? I've been thinking about adding a T-top to my 1800, but I don't want to drill the floor. Did you add any bracing inside the console to support it or just backing plates? Any signs of the console cracking or lifting rom the...

The trailer makes all the difference on garage door clearance. I have heard others say that their 1800/1801 on the Parker package trailer needs a 9' high door. My 1800 is on a Venture aluminum bunk trailer and it just barely clears an 8' door. The tops of my bunks are about an inch above the...

That really sucks, and I'm sorry the warranty company is being difficult. "too much play on the piston head" can definitely scratch up cylinder walls. Why is there too much play? Is it a wrist pin fitment issue? Documenting why there is too much play on the piston head might be your best...

My 1998 1800 with the original console, windshield, and grab bar will fit into an 8ft high garage door with about 1/4'' of height to spare, when sitting on a Load Rite aluminum bunk trailer. I could probably lower the bunks on the trailer another inch or so, but i like them higher to avoid...