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fishsmith · 01-23-2005, 08:53 AM

I hope your patient if you're buying a new one, My buddie has the same boat as Ron, his was orded just after the boat 2003 show and and didn't arrive until July.
Here is my take on Parkers. They are fishing machines, but don't offer much for creature comforts. I found the ride of a 23 GW gulfstream better than the 23 DV parker, but when the wind starts blowing the thermometer drops, there is nothing better than closing the cabin door.
I wasn't too crazy about the livewell in the middle of the deck, but now I love it, it makes a great seat and work space when needed.
Just specualtion, but when that boat is loaded a 225 might be less than expected.
Good luck in your search.

01-23-2005, 08:53 AM	#19
fishsmith DDG-51 iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,550	I hope your patient if you're buying a new one, My buddie has the same boat as Ron, his was orded just after the boat 2003 show and and didn't arrive until July. Here is my take on Parkers. They are fishing machines, but don't offer much for creature comforts. I found the ride of a 23 GW gulfstream better than the 23 DV parker, but when the wind starts blowing the thermometer drops, there is nothing better than closing the cabin door. I wasn't too crazy about the livewell in the middle of the deck, but now I love it, it makes a great seat and work space when needed. Just specualtion, but when that boat is loaded a 225 might be less than expected. Good luck in your search.