Why Doesn't Parker..
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My $.02.
None of the boats that you refer to are Parkers; Parker doesn't seem to look outward for ideas....and they build a pretty fine fishing boat. Personally, I would rather own a Parker CC than either of the three brands that you mention; and I've owned one of those, and three other CCs of different makes during the course of my life. Perhaps your critique of Parker design is the reason that you don't own one.....and that's quite alright. That's what makes those old tides turn at regular intervals.
P.S. (Maybe Parker, et al, would like to benefit from your musings.)
Good fishing!!
None of the boats that you refer to are Parkers; Parker doesn't seem to look outward for ideas....and they build a pretty fine fishing boat. Personally, I would rather own a Parker CC than either of the three brands that you mention; and I've owned one of those, and three other CCs of different makes during the course of my life. Perhaps your critique of Parker design is the reason that you don't own one.....and that's quite alright. That's what makes those old tides turn at regular intervals.
P.S. (Maybe Parker, et al, would like to benefit from your musings.)
Good fishing!!
TheOtherLine
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I agree. I'd rather have the open deck space.
What I would REALLY like is an in floor insulated fish box.
What I would REALLY like is an in floor insulated fish box.
B-Faithful
Well-known member
He just likes the power on the Hells Bay... he doesnt care about the boat :lol:
Personally, give me a cooler with a cooler mat that can be moved around. Then again I am a striped bass fisherman..
Personally, give me a cooler with a cooler mat that can be moved around. Then again I am a striped bass fisherman..
i agree with opti. that coffin box is SWEET. lots of in deck storage, place to sit, no coolers sliding/bashing around. i agree with ditching the front V-seating as well. and, honestly, how frequently does anyone use the head in the console? overall, looks like a great little boat.
mrGeeze
Well-known member
the best thing about a parker is an open deck. i keep 1 big cooler on deck for fish and another for food and drink. i also keep a fish bag in the house in case we get really lucky.
a 150 quart cooler will hold 4 40lb yellowfins. it will hold any wahoo under 40 pounds. It will hold a mess of gaffers. i don't really fish for much else. worse comes to worse you just start cleaning them while you're fishing. if you get lucky haul out the bag. life should be so hard.
more importantly, carry a lot of ice. sometimes it seems like a pain in the a#$ but when you finally get on them, you'll be glad you have it.
and above all, remain calm.
a 150 quart cooler will hold 4 40lb yellowfins. it will hold any wahoo under 40 pounds. It will hold a mess of gaffers. i don't really fish for much else. worse comes to worse you just start cleaning them while you're fishing. if you get lucky haul out the bag. life should be so hard.
more importantly, carry a lot of ice. sometimes it seems like a pain in the a#$ but when you finally get on them, you'll be glad you have it.
and above all, remain calm.
TheOtherLine
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TheOtherLine":3bx0k509 said:
man, ill tell you what, im torn. on one hand, a big, slow, rock-solid lobster boat with a long range and the ability to punch through anything would be excellent. but on the other hand.... a 30 ft triple outboard, 60+ mph CC would be preeettty fun :lol: :twisted:
DaleH
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FishFactory":1ylvc9lu said:Cool............don't ferget yer earplugs, an account at "Sea-Shock Suspension seats, and you want be docking that thing in Florida w/it's 4' plus draft. I hope yer save enough on UV protection to hire the night shift @ Catapillar/Cummings/John Deere. :shock:
Blasphemy and heresey I dare say :shock: !
Earplugs? Have ye never heard of wet exhaust??
Plus a downeast boat will ride through the seas smoother than ANY other boat designed, less hydrofoils or sea sleds. They sure won't be FASTER, but they'll be smoother. Downeast boats are typically 20-knot hulls. You won't need any sea-suspension
. For the record, the TWO BEST RIDING boats Powerboat Reports ever tested were both downeast-heritage hulls made by Albin Marine; their 28' TE Express and the 26' inboard CC, both single diesel power. The cruise on the 28' was 20 knots, top end 23, and they brought her home from Block Island into the teeth of 8'+ seas from a Nor'Easter @ 16-knots. She never squirrel tailed, rolled, or put her butt to the following sea. But I know the guys on the FL boards swear they can run 40+MPH in 4-footers
... yeah right ... said like Lundergard from the movie "Office Space".And it won't draft 4' either, only 3', though that point is still moot, as you'd still want at least 1' below the keel.
FWIW I grew up on a 32' Jonesport downeaster, built by Will Frost no less, that looks just like that boat referenced. Drawing 3' to the built-down keel (no skeg boat here!) we once made it through water only 2' deep. Yup, we dug our own channel that day. Diesel power and a pusher prop sure creates some thrust
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TheOtherLine
Well-known member
'FishFactory":edlob47l said:DaleH":edlob47l said:Downeast boats are typically 20-knot hulls.
woo-woo
What does any of this have to do with Parker making some upgrades on 21/23 DVCC's?
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Absolutely nothing. Sorry I derailed the thread. We just got to talkin' about coffin boxes and big ballrooms and I just made the statement that I like the looks of a certain type boat....
Back to topic!!!
Sykes
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While staying off topic, I have grown up on open fishermen in South Florida. Crossing to the bahamas and fishing is nice on an open boat, but when a storm rolls in and or its time to rest theres nothing like a shower and A/C..
