I just found this site and have spent hours reading as much info as I can. We have a house on the back of Bogue sound and need a shallow draft family/ fishing boat. Most of the 2 mile cross is 3-4 feet but I do need to cross a 15" x 75 yard section at low tide. Anybody running a jack plate on their SE's? Parker states a draft of 10", what is the real draft with gear, people and fuel?
I have found an old 1986 Sou'wester 21 and am thinking I could use it as an interim boat and run it a few seasons to make sure a Parker is the boat we want. Lots of glassworks has been done, now floor, gel coat, transom filled and bracket added. I was told the stringers looked good and the tank was still covered with foam so it was not replaced. This is a huge red flag for me, how can someone do all that work and not pull the 25+ year old tank to have a look. The motor is a 1998 Evenrude Ocean Pro 200 that was rebuilt last year (not a Fitch). I am going to look at it Wednesday and want to know what to look for. I have had boats all my life but can't tell the difference between good and bad glass work. What should I look for?
Thanks,
Tim
I have found an old 1986 Sou'wester 21 and am thinking I could use it as an interim boat and run it a few seasons to make sure a Parker is the boat we want. Lots of glassworks has been done, now floor, gel coat, transom filled and bracket added. I was told the stringers looked good and the tank was still covered with foam so it was not replaced. This is a huge red flag for me, how can someone do all that work and not pull the 25+ year old tank to have a look. The motor is a 1998 Evenrude Ocean Pro 200 that was rebuilt last year (not a Fitch). I am going to look at it Wednesday and want to know what to look for. I have had boats all my life but can't tell the difference between good and bad glass work. What should I look for?
Thanks,
Tim
