2007 PARKER 2820 XLD “KILLBOX”

[ocphong]

I bought the boat used in September 2010 from Darren in North Carolina.

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9263&p=66542&hilit=2820#p66542

Well the journey has been a year to modify her to a “West Coast Style” boat.
She is pimped out and ready for the upcoming 2011 Tuna season.


Towed with 2011 Ford F-450 Lariat.

Mods:

Electronics:
• Furuno MFD8 Navnet 3D 8" Multifunction Display
• Furuno (2) BBWGPS NavNet GPS Receiver
• Furuno DFF1 Digital Fishfinder Box connected to Airmar B164 1kW Tilted Element Transducer
• Furuno 1720C NT Color NavNet vx2 Chartplotter with Radar 24 nm range
• Simrad AP16 Autopilot
• Fusion IP600G Marine Stereo with iPod Dock with Fusion WR-600 Wired Remote Chrome
• Golight Stryker Remote Control Flood Light w/ Wired Remote
• Pan and Tilt: 370 degrees rotation with hard stop. 140 degrees tilt to direct upward beam position
• 2 Bank battery unit connected to a 30A Charles Marine Charger
• Honda EU2000i 2000W Super Quiet Generator.
• VHF Radio-Icom 302


Boat Hardware:

• Custom Offshore Marine Products 80 gal bait tank with integrated
tackle & storage compartments. Matching gelcoat to Parker’s gelcoat color
• Custom Fishing Boats Unlimited 14 rod holder.
• Rule 1600 GPH bait pump.
• Custom pivoting Tuna tower with integrated mount ice cooler. (Unit is completely removable on the off season)
• Ace Line hauler Brutus Plus 40 ***Lobster hauling***
• Folding transom seat.
• Custom “Kevin Kelly” (West Coast Marine) Captain’s compartment organizer


Special Thanks goes out to the following family, friends and Companies.

My Uncle Tu Vo and the BTL Machine Family
Dale Buckhalter at Apex Design Tech.
Darren Cranfill and Family (Original Boat Owners)
Kevin Kelly at West Coast Marine (So. Cal Parker Dealer)
Gonzalo Foguet at West Coast Marine Service
Tony Greyshock at Fishing Boats Unlimited (Tuna Tower and Rod Holders)
Bill Falkenstein at Offshore Marine Products (Bait tank)

 

[pmeggers]

Sweet!

 

[Smittles1179]

Stunning! Your ship “KILLBOX” Rules! And your transport “2011 Ford F-450 Lariat” is Killer also. Your customization of the ship is overwhelming and truly inspiring. Well done Sir! - I have to ask: clearly you have spent a shiny nickel to create such a combination of ship and transport system but why not paint the bottom and drop her into a slip? I have a cute little 2120 DVSC with a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 and I run it to the local dock and drop her in the water on the weekend. I find doing this alone a simple challenge depending on the tide and wind. I can only imagine that a 2820 would be tricky to tow and set in the water every time you want to take her out. Why tow?

 

[Megabyte]

Awesome setup!
Love the tackle organizer... and the tow rig!

Go get those tuna!

 

[TunaJoe]

Great looking boat!

Nicely done!

 

[ocphong]

Smittles1179,


To answer your question about dropping the boat in the slip, I don't like the ocean environment, it's harsh on the boat personally, and the boat has always been stored indoors in our business complex. This tradition continues from the original owner Darren, he did the same thing in Ocean Isle, NC. Our launch area is not to far away from home. You're right about it being a big boat, it takes a team to get her in and out of the water.I guess that’s the small price you’ll pay for such a big boat. Thanks for your comments!

Phong

 

[talbot guy]

Smittles1179,

Our launch area is not to far away from home. Your right about it being a big boat, it takes a team to get her in and out of the water.I guess that’s the small price you’ll pay for such a big boat. Thanks for your comments!

Phong

Great looking setup, I am assuming you tow as shown in the picture, what is the height for towing with the tower?

 

[ocphong]

Yes I do tow her. The tower actually folds in half. It folds back into the cockpit area. That being said 13.9 ft when folded.

 

[tavarua1]

just curious - what was the estimated price tag to retrofit the boat? You did an amazing job