1993 17' Parker CC
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The 1700s are an absolute beast of a 17’ boat. With the exception of the old Privateers, not sure any other manufacturer holds a candle in that size range. Certainly no new boat manufacturer.
I take my 17 out twenty five miles out all the time. She’s a little tank and very easy to trailer. Add some trim tabs and you can get her to really perform as she was designed.I always suspected a two stroke 70 would be a good engine for her.
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Sorry I recently sold this boat and bought another Parker, a 2014 2100 DV.
cdellin
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cdellin
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If you don’t mind me asking, what did you pay for the 21DV? I have an 03’ wildlife model I’m thinking about selling.
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cdellin
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Thanks, what’s the power behind it?
Longislandfish
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Tough boats with a lot of glass and a good sized beam. Feel a lot bigger than most in the 18-20 range too! Lots of little adjustments to make them run “better” but the compromise is always stability at rest for a rougher ride underway which is always within reason.
I’ll tell you, I have had my 1801 about 7 years now and it’s never let me down. I have grown confident and comfortable to bring it to where most wouldn’t. Utilitarian is the best way imo if your a pure bred fisherman that wants solid and easy to operate and never worry about getting home safe.
I have moments of desire to buy a bigger boat and upgrade but I start to strip back the layers of rationale and I’m left with my 18ft Parker every time. Is it for everyone? No, probably not a boat for everyone, can it do 40 knots in 2 foot chop, no. Lacks storage and can be wet, however it’s built like an army tank and only other boat I can compare it to is a privateer in terms of build quality and heft.
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camron
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How are you liking the 21? I have thoughts on upgrading to the same. With a wife and 2 kids on the 18 it’s getting a little small.
cdellin
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21’ is great for my needs. The DV feels like a much larger boat and rides way better than the 18’ or any SE model. Not bad to trailer either. I had an 18’ 5 years ago and this boat feels much larger.
The 21' is a great boat, tons of room, rides great, doesn't have tons of storage but most Parkers don't. I was on the fence between the DV or the SE and after riding on both the DV won hands down. It's a great sandbar boat and fishing boat. It trailers very well too.
camron
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Thanks. Thinking about an upgrade in another year or two. Debating on going right to the 23 or maybe a 21dv.
