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Having been in the Parker family since 2016. I feel like I’ve learned a few things about the company, boats, the Parker family and the new management. Even the workers and engineers.
I’ve been very impressed with the fiberglass work, and the strength of the boat. While there is no such thing as a perfect boat. I feel the strength, seaworthiness, and the fiberglass quality are Parker’s best attributes.
I know of a 2007 2530 that has ran out of Westport Washington it’s whole life, been a rough water ocean boat it’s whole life. It’s deep into hours on its second set of engines, and has zero stress cracks.
When the Parker’s were at the helm. I enjoyed the social media interactions with Robin. Learning about the company origins and watching Linwoods videos on boat construction. He seems like a natural boat builder and natural industrialist. The Parker’s also seem like genuine good people.
I’ve also learned about the Carolina boat building industry. Lots of awesome boats are built there. I kind of think of it like how Detroit was for the automotive industry.
As the new generations of Parker’s start rolling out the factories and showing up at boat shows across the country. I ponder the history of the Parker Boats.
I believe it goes something like this. Please make corrections if you feel inclined. I’m learning too.
Generation 1-Commercial fishing vessels and commercial working skiffs. Mostly wood construction and some fiberglass. This era was the late 60s and 70s.
Generation 2-Shallow draft working skiffs and sportfishing boats. Late 70s.
Generation 3-Probably starts in the 80s. The emergence of pilot house sport fishing boats and center consoles. Heavy fiberglass encapsulated wood construction carried over from their commercial heritage. Mostly shallow deadrise.
Generation 4-Late 90s. Deep V models. Continue with the fiberglass over wood methods.
Generation 5-Looks to be a continuance of sportfishing boats but with family amities. Discontinue the use of wood coring.
I’m not stating what I wrote above is 100% correct. But from what I’ve heard over the years, I think it’s somewhat close. I think the history of Parker is pretty cool.
It would be interesting to get a little history of the company. It’s kind of scattered around the internet in random places.
I know Parker has a cult like following. I personally known some guys who have owned 3 or more.
I also know that there are some, who have been on this site for a long time. You guys probably have some interesting things to say.
Tight lines!
I’ve been very impressed with the fiberglass work, and the strength of the boat. While there is no such thing as a perfect boat. I feel the strength, seaworthiness, and the fiberglass quality are Parker’s best attributes.
I know of a 2007 2530 that has ran out of Westport Washington it’s whole life, been a rough water ocean boat it’s whole life. It’s deep into hours on its second set of engines, and has zero stress cracks.
When the Parker’s were at the helm. I enjoyed the social media interactions with Robin. Learning about the company origins and watching Linwoods videos on boat construction. He seems like a natural boat builder and natural industrialist. The Parker’s also seem like genuine good people.
I’ve also learned about the Carolina boat building industry. Lots of awesome boats are built there. I kind of think of it like how Detroit was for the automotive industry.
As the new generations of Parker’s start rolling out the factories and showing up at boat shows across the country. I ponder the history of the Parker Boats.
I believe it goes something like this. Please make corrections if you feel inclined. I’m learning too.
Generation 1-Commercial fishing vessels and commercial working skiffs. Mostly wood construction and some fiberglass. This era was the late 60s and 70s.
Generation 2-Shallow draft working skiffs and sportfishing boats. Late 70s.
Generation 3-Probably starts in the 80s. The emergence of pilot house sport fishing boats and center consoles. Heavy fiberglass encapsulated wood construction carried over from their commercial heritage. Mostly shallow deadrise.
Generation 4-Late 90s. Deep V models. Continue with the fiberglass over wood methods.
Generation 5-Looks to be a continuance of sportfishing boats but with family amities. Discontinue the use of wood coring.
I’m not stating what I wrote above is 100% correct. But from what I’ve heard over the years, I think it’s somewhat close. I think the history of Parker is pretty cool.
It would be interesting to get a little history of the company. It’s kind of scattered around the internet in random places.
I know Parker has a cult like following. I personally known some guys who have owned 3 or more.
I also know that there are some, who have been on this site for a long time. You guys probably have some interesting things to say.
Tight lines!
