Moving to The Dark Side. Pilot House w/F300. Just because... it's Atlantic Northeast.

[swatski]

Fortunately, they send a second email with real pics.

Kind of exciting, I must say, never had anything like that done before.






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[swatski]

Quick update from Parker. Exciting!

First, their customary "she floats" message (still, pretty funny)


Followed by a couple of new pics "making headway":

Shows the 3-piece hull construction; recessed floor in the cabin, dive door, bilge/battery compartment, and anchor locker in the bow.


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[Betik]

Hard to imagine how long it takes to actually build a boat. So used to seeing a car pop up hour.

 

[swatski]

A very nice Mr Parker guy sent another pic for Kate, as she's relentless asking; said there was not much to see as they are spraying gelcoat and everything is papered up... IDK.


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[2kwik4u]

@swatski a "no news is good news" response is still better than not knowing. Seems like Parker has some excellent communication. Not that many companies are setting the bar that high nowadays.

What's the tentative delivery date at this point?

 

[Liftr]

Congrats! I’m looking for something similar for my Alaska move. I‘m thinking of Hewescraft aluminum hull.
I’m looking for all opinions from the brain trust here. It has served me well for two years!
Hewescraft

 

[swatski]

Apparently, our Parker is scheduled for dealer delivery this Wednesday. I'll be so relieved when that's done, the shortages have been terrible lately especially w/big Yamaha motors but also pretty much everything marine coming from abroad. we got lucky, jumped on the second last built slip for the year; but I'm not celebrating until I see her delivered.

it's gonna be a while before we take actual possession, still needs a bunch of dealer installed mods and electronics, and then barrier and bottom paint etc., trailer.

I'm excited though and looking forward to it, I keep telling Kate Parkers are such great family boats.



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[zipper]

I did not know you had so much ink. I think it would be more family friendly with Kate wearing it. LOL

BTW, that is ahead of schedule isn't it? It seems like just a couple of weeks ago, Christmas time, they were spraying gelcoat on the inner hull.

 

[swatski]

Well... things just got a lot more real!

The boat arrived today at the dealer lot in NJ, ahead of schedule.
But, I won't be able to get to her until the weekend at the earliest.

They sent us some pics - dammmm she looks good! like a freaking humvee, I will admit I'm pretty excited.






We also need a bigger slip... the boat is 31' LOA, actually a bit more with the motor up.

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[Scottintexas]

Very exciting !!!

 

[zipper]

Awesome! That is quite a pulpit. Does it incorporate an anchor roller and a windlass? Is that the trailer or a loaner? And I have to ask...What is the loaded weight sitting on the trailer?

 

[tdonoughue]

And why is it hanging so far off of the bowstop? Is it supposed to be like that?

I was admiring the beauty, then I went eek! I don't want it to fall off...

 

[swatski]

Awesome! That is quite a pulpit. Does it incorporate an anchor roller and a windlass? Is that the trailer or a loaner? And I have to ask...What is the loaded weight sitting on the trailer?

Yes, for anchor roller, windlass, very nice actually (those are options... we left nothing off of the options list, and I'm not joking, lol).

The trailer is TBD - will probably be ours, not a loaner; the thing is, I wanted one with bunks not rollers; apparently back ordered forever; they offered the one with rollers which is a few hundred dollars more at no extra charge, so I think I'll take it.

The weight, loaded w/motor, fuel, etc., is going to be somewhere in the 5,000-5,500 range, add the trailer - figure the combo pushing ~7,000 probably.
I'll find out. These boats are (relatively) light and 8'6" beam - so no extra permits.
Many owners pull with a 1/2 ton. Now, will I tow as much as do with my Yammie? - heck no. But should be able to manage pulling it up and down the shore, locally, and between the home and the slip few times a year; would like to do my own service and maintenance as much as possible.

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[swatski]

And why is it hanging so far off of the bowstop? Is it supposed to be like that?

My guess would be they are protecting the shrink wrap/cover? That trailer there probably has zero miles on it, I saw them ship the boats from factory and they use big flatbed trucks.

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[swatski]

It is going to be v-e-r-y long few months...

But...

When I close my eyes...

I can already see myself there:



EDIT: who wants to come along tuna fishing? starting around June in these parts...!

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[Betik]

I hope you take delivery on a rather warm day, I dont have it beyond you to take her for a test sail on 10 footers. BTW, no footage no proof .

 

[2kwik4u]

Man @swatski that got real fast. I have so many trailer questions, and wow 31' LOA is much larger than I had in my head of a 26' boat. Although in retrospect 5' added for the motor and pulpit doesn't sound outrageous.

Congrats on the new toy. Time to start planning a trip down the coast by water to meet with the Bimini crew headed over this year.......I'm assuming this thing would handle a Bimini trip with zero issues.

 

[zipper]

It is going to be v-e-r-y long few months...

But...

When I close my eyes...

I can already see myself there:

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EDIT: who wants to come along kill tuna? starting around June in these parts...!

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If you get tired of eating all that Tuna, remember that there is a big 120mi long Lake in my neck of the woods, just 6hrs North of you. Bolt a couple of downriggers on the gunwale and you will be eating Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout and Walleye before you know it. You know where to find us. We will be at the Marina in front of the Coast Guard Station in Burlington.

 

[swatski]

I have so many trailer questions

That makes the two of us..., lol.
In particular, I'm not sold on the rollers but need to look up close hopefully this weekend, those are very popular around here, I've learned to obey local knowledge. That said, we trailer fair amount and bunks are simply better for the road, yet, launching a boat this size in tidal mostly really bad ramps gives rollers huge advantage.

As an aside, I'm mounting a front tow bar, I'll need for close quarter maneuvering in my backyard, taking it off when not in use.

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[zipper]

Sometimes people look at me funny when I tell them there is a USCG Station in Vermont. Then I tell them that Vermont is the West coast of New England. It takes a minute to sink in. But you can boat from the St. Lawrence, Montreal all the way to NYC on the Lake, canal and the Hudson. Part of the Great Loop, an alternate route.

There used to be a Naval reserve station here too. I believe they built the Echo Lake Aquarium, Leahy Center on the site. A few years back there were a few intense Naval battles on the Lake with the British.