2420

[Dusky278css]

Hi all. Sold my Dusky. Was going to just fish on party boats. But now parker came out with the 2420. Can't find one in Florida. May try to do a factory tour. Has anyone checked out this boat. It has me thinking about what options I would get. I know there are many. Does anyone have any suggestions any why. Any and all ideas appreciated. Pat

 

[warthog5]

A/C , Rocket launcher on Top , Spreader cockpit lights are in the Option page.... I would Not consider them options. Your in Fl. Same as me.

 

[Dusky278css]

A/C , Rocket launcher on Top , Spreader cockpit lights are in the Option page.... I would Not consider them options. Your in Fl. Same as me.

Hi warthog, thank you. I live in Melbourne fl. I like the A/C, on the rocket launcher I have seen ones that hole 12 rods, and yes to the spreader lights.

 

[warthog5]

Most are custom built by a tower shop. In fact I'm SURE Parker does not build them...They are farmed out to a tower shop then sold thru Parker.

 

[scalywag05]

I am disappointed that you can no longer get a pulpit.....

 

[Reel Addiction]

I am disappointed that you can no longer get a pulpit.....

That why you should get the 2520 Xld

 

[Dusky278css]

I am disappointed that you can no longer get a pulpit.....

The reason parker did away with the pulpit is because they put the anchor winch in the anchor locker with a flatter anchor winch.

 

[scalywag05]

The reason parker did away with the pulpit is because they put the anchor winch in the anchor locker with a flatter anchor winch.

Great, so now the windlass can corrode even faster being in a locker...... the pilothouses dont look right without the pulpit and matching bow rail......correct craft changed it because it's deff cheaper to manufacture them without it. Looks more generic now..... not the "change" we want. Hope they are reading this when they redo the larger pilothouse models.

 

[pelagic2530]

Great, so now the windlass can corrode even faster being in a locker...... the pilothouses dont look right without the pulpit and matching bow rail......correct craft changed it because it's deff cheaper to manufacture them without it. Looks more generic now..... not the "change" we want. Hope they are reading this when they redo the larger pilothouse models.

I agree, the 2420 is just an odd-looking boat. It looks like the result of a Parker getting too drunk and leaving the bar with a C-Dory- the rest is history!

 

[StrayDog]

I’ve been aboard one at a fishing show.

My impression:
If the new Parker Boats owners wanted to create a design which would take the Parker legacy to new heights, this may not b the answer.

With a strong following and so much potential to work with I would’ve thought they’d take the lead of present and past owners who have improved on the models that exist.

Im not saying it’s a bad design, and as a Parker owner I want to see them succeed. Also I haven’t done the homework to understand the price point attraction. My first impression; eems more like a compromise than an improvement.

 

[scalywag05]

From what I saw when I was on one........
I like that you can get twins as an option......options are good
I like the stern/transom......it's well done and great bilge access with fiberglass hatches....better than before
In deck storage boxes...... well done
the fresh water wash down hose location with retract.....nice......fresh water tank. nicely done
obviously, I like the stern. thats where it ends.
straight up dash gives a not great electronics viewing angle. The stbd side next to the captains chair where the was a shelf with great storage is GONE. its now a useless curved surface.
No pulpit option...... no west coast bow rail option.... batteries still in bilge.......
The foward berthing areas is smaller than previous models......

 

[moklodge01]

Having ridden the new 2420, I actually believe they have improved the boat immensely. I'm sure everyone can find something they'd change but the boat rides smoother than both the 2320 and 2520s. Visibility over the bow when running is also improved. The cockpit layout is fantastic, as is the step into the cabin. Glad they kept the low outside cabin height so going forward is still a piece of cake. She's also the sweetest looking pilothouse they've ever made. Never thought that I would say that a pilothouse was sweet looking but this one definitely is.

 

[pelagic2530]

She's also the sweetest looking pilothouse they've ever made. Never thought that I would say that a pilothouse was sweet looking but this one definitely is.

We apparently have vastly different perceptions of a good looking pilothouse

I’m glad it rides nice, because that is one fugly boat IMHO

 

[jimbobsomd2]

It actually looks like an older C-Hawk cabin