Few Questions about 2320SL (Possible new buyer)

[LIPARKER]

Hi Everyone,

New user on this site. Great site and seems very informative!

Ive been very interested in purchasing a 2320 SL Parker for some time now. I currently own a 2003 19' Trophy Center Console and I am thinking of selling my boat over the winter. I live in Long Island, NY, do lots of bay, inlet fishing, and occasionally take my boat out in the 1-3 mile range offshore. I would like to travel further offshore to concentrate on other fish species. I also do the occasional cruse to Fire Island for the day and my wife would like something to sleep in if we decide to stay overnight. Another reason for me to purchase a Parker is for the cabin in the spring and fall season to keep warm.

Now that I have your attention...I have a few questions for all you Parker fans out there...

Question 1-
I did some research and could not find out if the 2320 SL is a Deep V hull. Is it a Deep V? If it is a Mod Deep V, can you explain the both Deep V compared to Mod Deep V for me?

Question 2-
How does the 2320 handle in 3-5 foot chop offshore? Does she generally take a beating? With a forward cabin, I am just concerned.

Question 3-
I see on the Parker website that it says max HP is 250, can you throw on a 300 four stroke? (saw one for sale and was just impressed with that)

Question 4-
I would rather not have a livewell installed in the middle of the deck (for room purposes), can you make one of the fish boxes into a livewell?

I want to thank you for taking the time to help me out. If you feel the need to add any other reason for me to be excited about possible purchasing a Parker, feel free to add it on.

Thank you all! Sorry for the long post!

Good luck to you all!
Brian

 

[WCS]

Brian,

I bought my 2007 2320SL this spring after looking at a lot of other boats last fall and winter. I've been very happy with it. The pilot house is a great feature -- actually cooler than canvas in the summer -- and there's plenty of room to fish in the back.

1: The 2320SL is a deep V, with 21 degrees deadrise

2: Others with a lot more experience will chime in I'm sure

3: The Yamaha 250 is plenty of power for the boat

4: I have a livewell in the middle of the cockpit with a seating cushion (actually the std seat/livewell from the 1801 I believe). It gives you something to sit or lean on, and in my opinion it's not that bad with respect to space. Your dealer can advise on the options.

Parker makes a great boat. Best wishes with your decision.

Wayne

 

[B-Faithful]

Question 1-
I did some research and could not find out if the 2320 SL is a Deep V hull. Is it a Deep V? If it is a Mod Deep V, can you explain the both Deep V compared to Mod Deep V for me?

2320sl is a deep v. Generally deep v's ride better in a chop, require more power to push them, and rock more at rest. Mod v's are more stable, require less power, but ride a little rougher when the seas kick up
Question 2-
How does the 2320 handle in 3-5 foot chop offshore? Does she generally take a beating? With a forward cabin, I am just concerned.

I cannot comment on the particular boat but when your ride up near the bow you feel more of the seas. You may have to slow down a little for comfort over a CC or express. However, you do gain the comfort of a an area out of the weather and still maintain a huge cockpit for fishing. You have to pick your poison.

Question 3-
I see on the Parker website that it says max HP is 250, can you throw on a 300 four stroke? (saw one for sale and was just impressed with that)

Parkers only come with Yamaha. Their 300hp 4 stroke is an 800lb elephant. The boat would have to be designed to handle it. I dont think the 2320 is.

Question 4-
I would rather not have a livewell installed in the middle of the deck (for room purposes), can you make one of the fish boxes into a livewell?

I agree with you. Dont know about the transom box conversion to a livewell but I have a portable that I can run from my washdown pump. You may want to check them out. You can order them through bass pro and other places. It would be less expensive than converting the transom fishbox and you can remove it when not in use.

Good luck. The Parker 2320sl is a great fishing boat!

 

[tbone65]

I agree with Optimax...any compartment that will hold water can be plumbed to do so, but only a properly designed and installed bait tank/well will keep bait healthy.

A stand alone well mounted in the center deck of a 2320 will not negativly impact fishing space...you will quickly adapt to moving around the deck with it there.

Or, a Kodiak style bait tank can be mounted on the bracket, and there is room there for a large enough tank to handle a full scoop of bait.

 

[Capt. Ronnie]

If you are concerned about 3-5ft chop I would ABSOLUTELY get sea trial !
Doubt a dealer will give you one without putting some $ down, maybe find someone in your are with one and try that route!

 

[gerg]

Just keep in mind that what a lot of bay boaters call a 3-5 foot chop amounts to about a 2-3 foot offshore wave. You really, REALLY don't want to find yourself anywhere near a square 5 foot wave (noaa's definition) for any length of time.

SEAS GIVEN AS SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT...WHICH IS THE AVERAGE
HEIGHT OF THE HIGHEST 1/3 OF THE WAVES. INDIVIDUAL WAVES MAY BE
MORE THAN TWICE THE SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT.

Sorry, I know this is a religious debate. Not trying to start a war of any kind, but 5 foot waves at a 5 second period are not to be trifled with. The risk of broaching or pitch poling is very real, and you will be taking waves over your bow and even your gunnels in a 23 or 25 foot parker.

 

[MaxOut]

Just keep in mind that what a lot of bay boaters call a 3-5 foot chop amounts to about a 2-3 foot offshore wave. You really, REALLY don't want to find yourself anywhere near a square 5 foot wave (noaa's definition) for any length of time.

SEAS GIVEN AS SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT...WHICH IS THE AVERAGE
HEIGHT OF THE HIGHEST 1/3 OF THE WAVES. INDIVIDUAL WAVES MAY BE
MORE THAN TWICE THE SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT.

Sorry, I know this is a religious debate. Not trying to start a war of any kind, but 5 foot waves at a 5 second period are not to be trifled with. The risk of broaching or pitch poling is very real, and you will be taking waves over your bow and even your gunnels in a 23 or 25 foot parker.

I agree, been there done that. Wave height is a relative term amongst many. I think the 2320SL will hang with the best of the 23'X9' boats out there but you need to know your limits and your own comfort level. I will promise you will feel much better in rough sea's in the 2320SL than the 19' Bayliner.

 

[TheOtherLine]

Been on my buddy's 2320 DV and in 2-3's, short intervals, it does OK. Not great, but OK.

On my 2520 MV in 2-3's, short intervals, on the nose or on your beam, It will rattle your brain.

You will hear guys say " just put the tabs down and slow down". That's partially true but even at 15 mph ( which I need to stay on plane ), you will still need to see your chiropractor.

If you live in an area with those short interval chops, buy the DV CC.

Just my HO.

 

[dap533]

I own a 1999 2320, with a 200 hp yamaha 2 stroke (that is currently for sale by the way) on it and I have been out in some rough weather offshore. I have to say if you put the tabs down and go 12-14 knots it is a comfortable, dry ride. It is a heavy boat and feels like you have a solid boat under you.