WTB 23' Parker Pilothouse with extended cabin

[End of the Line]

I am looking for the older version of the extended cabin Pilothouse. Something that would have room for 4 adult seated inside. I believe the model numbers have changed over the years so I'll just leave it at the description. Mainly because I probably cannot afford anything newer than about a 2000 yr model or so. It must be an outboard with upper hp rating and no extended transom (bracket). I realize what I am looking for will probably be difficult to find. Any help would be appreciated, will travel any distance for the right one. I have been looking at other very nice Parkers out there but this is what I really want. My sincere thanks.

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[Brent]

I would keep checking this site, Classic Parker and search the for sale section.
Another site is Jaxed
http://boat.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/boat.cgi? ... ubmit=+GO+

Listings change frequently therefore you need to check often

good luck

 

[End of the Line]

Thanks for that but I've check all the craigslist everyday now for well over 2 months and every boat for sale site that I can think of. So I think I am looking for one that is not listed on the internet but more at a local marina or smaller broker perhaps. Or one not coming up in search engines easily. I sincerely appreciate the info and for the idea, but I believe I've got the usual internet stuff covered (I hope).

 

[pelagic2530]

thats a tough model to find. ive only ever known of 2- one that used to run around Indian River Bay and Salbrent's. heck, even the 2530s are tough to get ahold of, and theyre alot more common than the 2330s. good luck either way though, sounds like youre on the right track at least.

 

[Brent]

Good luck If I see any 23 or 25 series for sale, I will post them

 

[Megabyte]

thats a tough model to find.

True.
The 23SC extended cabin is one of the rarest Parkers out there, but I believe we had one in our For Sale area at one time.

 

[End of the Line]

There was one here on the forum quite a while back, that's the only reason I know they even made one. I am not interested in the 25 because I trailer the boat from Lake Superior in Duluth, MN to Algoma, WI on Lake Michigan a few times a year , and would like the max legal 8'6" beam (without permit) and the lighter weight for towing.

I have looked at the C-hawks, Privateer, Steigercraft, Maycraft and a few other brands that are very similar, but for some reason I like the Parker for the money.

 

[Megabyte]

I have looked at the C-hawks, Privateer, Steigercraft, Maycraft and a few other brands that are very similar, but for some reason I like the Parker for the money.

I would agree. I also looked at all of those brands, but held out for the 2520 that I eventually found.
Good luck in your search. If any of us here find a 2320EC, we will let you know! :wink:

 

[End of the Line]

This is the thread I found from a while back with the boat I am looking for:

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=6784&p=48304&hilit=1994#p48304

Hope the link works. Maybe you guys that are more familiar with the Parkers can tell me if there was another very similar model boat produced between the mid-90's to early 2000's that would fit my need?

 

[Brent]

That is the boat I purchased.
I posted for the seller then decided to buy it

 

[Megabyte]

Maybe you guys that are more familiar with the Parkers can tell me if there was another very similar model boat produced between the mid-90's to early 2000's that would fit my need?

The only thing similar would have been the 2530.
Far as I know, the 2320EC was the only one of that type on the 23' hull, and it is a very rare bird.
An open-back model is ever rarer.

If you were able to find a 2320EC with a bulkhead, the good news is that removing it to make it an open-back is fairly easy.
The bulkhead and door are not structural components, so you can remove it without worry.

 

[Megabyte]

That is the boat I purchased.
I posted for the seller then decided to buy it

And you got one hell of a rare classic my friend! 8)

 

[End of the Line]

That is the boat I purchased.
I posted for the seller then decided to buy it

Do you have some interior and back deck pictures you could post on here so I could see one since I haven't seen one? Thanks

 

[Brent]

I didnt know all of this information at the time and we were gawkers but the owner is a standup guy and it was a smooth sell Also William posted it on CP after I emailed him
I wanted to buy a 2520 from transplanted NJ man retiring in KY but our davit lifts could not handle the length.

on edit

 

[End of the Line]

Maybe you'd like to get the 25' now??? You know Indiana is not too far for me! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Brent]

no plans to sell now and it would be very cool to be 2 Parker boat owner.
I would like to look a 28, too
Someday, when I retire

Now looking at trailers so we take it to new puddles

 

[J.Michael]

Whatever happened to the one for sale in the Florida Keys with twin 150's no trailer ? I was looking to buy it ,but ended up with one on a trailer with single Yami.