Need more insulated fish boxes long enough to hold large wahoo and kings. Maybe in the floor. Definitely need 2 large live wells. A built in functional tackle box system would be awesome. I would probably mount it to the back of the cabin (rear facing) towards the fishing deck. Ideally it would be adjustable to hold various plano style box sizes with slots for knives, crimpers, pliers, scissors, etc. Also the back of the cabin can be used to mount additional rod racks so you don't have to transport rods up top where they can get broken off by trees or laid on the floor for them to get slung around.
I’d recommend many things for the boat with the finances to make it happen. Call it the “Parker Left-Coaster” Pilot House version 26’ - Yamaha Electric steering motor(s) that also can spot lock or be easier to keep the bow on a static direction by use of the computer steering. - ‘Digital Steering EX’ control at main helm position and a outside steering. No steering wheel outside a real breakthrough in space on the stern. - Sliding pocket aft door so the inside and walls can be utilized with a wider opening so the traditional grip handle doesn’t recess in for the ease of use with lock ability. - Deck kill box and fitted to keep bulk ice longer with an interior Chill plate option. - Transom bracket with floatation that acts like a stepped hull with enlarged trim tabs. I also like a stepped hull design but would require a new hull design and subsequent molds. - Increased storage inside under seat base with two ‘Air Wave’ seat bases with a chair with padded armrests that fold up and a bolstered high back seat that reclines and swivels. All the whistles. - Welded cabin window frame to maximize windows around and to offer a tinted Low-e glass. - Windshield wipers with fresh water sprayers built in. - Larger screen option dash with a center or passenger location for others inside to use and see too with remote mouse built into the captains armrest. - Higher roof by 3” and interior finished gloss with a chase area built in for internal wiring. - Stern areas of deck to wrap around motor area so fighting of fish can be done. - Exterior kill bag base in the motor well for bigger fish. - Side access door Port/Starboard. - Deck movable pocket canopy (sunshade) that also allows for upper roof rod holder to be used at the same time. - Deck gunnel rod storage cabinets that lock. - 1-1/4” Stainless steel bow rail with toe areas if the deck design allows. - Radar lift that is actuated to raise and lower to allow better imaging (if blocked with rods, or life raft ect...) - Rear deck toe kicks with led weight bins and beverage positions lower. - Color gel coat decks for less reflective quality. - Interior cabin drawers depending on layout. Great idea to talk about the dream boat that still can be trailered. Cheers J.
Guys just buy a different boat with all the features you want if they put all of that in the parkers they’ll be just as much money as a new intrepid plus they’re never going to switch from wood and if they cut all those holes in the decks, everything will rot out
On the 2520. Fish box too small. Add an in Hull fish box aft of fuel tank. Move batteries and main switches out of bilge! Wire cancer! Make anchor box drain out of boat. Not into the bilge that is otherwise dry. Remember the batteries and switches. Side cleats too far forward. Should be reachable from deck. CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!! I used to be able to call the factory and speak to Eric Denton or someone and they blow me off and tell me to call my dealer. Love the boats. Rock solid.
Simply said you nailed it you hit every issue I've had with Parker boats Coosa or dinacell for sure Larger models possibly stand alone head enclosure for weekend use
I see 18 people doing the resin injection boat so not buying the "less labor intensive" part but I see a crapload of plastic trash being generated using vacuum bagging. It does prevent using too much resin in the layup.
How about making a Great Lakes edition, open up access to the stern , places to mount down riggers . Somehow ALL boat makers have abandoned trollers of the Great Lakes 21,23,25,28 ft. Please
Well you're talking about Parker completely redesigning their boats. I have a Parker and would love in deck fish boxes that can hold wahoo's. Removing the Bow pulpit and hide the windless is a great idea. More storage in the V berth is certainly needed, they only give you two very small holds on each side under the cushions on the 2520. Shore power added along with a small marine air conditioner from the factory. Since a lot of people wind up adding it anyway and run the ac with a small portable generator. The 2530 does come with shore power. My 2520 has a small galley in it with a sink and refrigerator and 14gl fresh water tank. I'm going to completely customize my pilothouse and make new cabinets and make more storage and upgrade to a 20gl water tank. This is coming soon it will also hide my ac unit. Eventually i'll do away with the monkey fur and paint it a nice color with marine paint. I don't like the molded steps, it takes away from the fitment of custom tackle stations. However' the steps are now growing on me, as i use them. lol I knew all this before i bought my Parker, and bought it anyway. But if they're going to build a fishing boat, add the stuff fisherman need.
Extend that 2320 cab to add a seat behind captain, and a head next to the bench. Squeezing a proper head into the boat really makes it more usable for longer days or multi days. Enclose the cuddy. In floor fish boxes. A decent bait/rigging/tool station
Get the head (toilet) out from the V berth. If two people are sleeping they both have to get out to use the head. If there are more than two... Find a Place under an extra seat out of the berths. Stop putting carpet as liner in the cabin. It collects humidity and turns moldy quick Paint the cabin white instead. Or gelcoat it or epoxy it. Does not need to be shiny (reflective). A satin finish is best.
I have the 2120....if they put a bracket on the 2120 it would open up the deck.....but it would also not give a reason to upgrade to the 2320....I think that is the reason that they Don't :-)
@@MrGOINtoHELL I'm sure you are right lol. It's why I probably would get the 2320 if push came to shove. The deck space is the big appeal to most people, easy upsell for them
I have one of the last 2018 2120 SC's before Correct Craft purchased Parker. I am having an aluminum reinforcement fabricated for the back rest of the middle stern seat. This seat option/accessory is not built well. From day 1, my opening portholes in the V-berth have leaked. It is a poor design that requires compression of the gasket (no gutters). My Bomar opening windshield windows have always leaked (have had to use clear silicone). The bomar exterior gaskets in general are not a tight fit. The only other complaints are: The toilet would be better suited as a non-pumpout (eg. easier to empty on a whim), the rear speakers leave more to be desired, and there was no standard 12V outlet or depth gauge (had to add- and now 12V is standard). Other than that, we absolutely love our 2120 and have had some amazing adventures offshore around the Great Lakes. I don't mind the splash well at all as it keeps the LOA at 26'. We've had the max 10 people out for shorter cruises and it's suitable. For a couple or a family of 4, its seriously all you need. Super economical with fuel, and easy to tow (w/ a Toyota Tundra). Great video.
Some of these things mentioned like higher roof makes the boat handle unsafely. If you make it too high then the boat becomes too top heavy. I think the anchor pulpit removal is a good idea and they can make those changes pretty easily. They definitely need to up their game in better materials. I think they are way overprices these days for what they are. One thing that many have mentioned is fish boxes on sides of deck and I heard in 2023 they are coming out with a 24ft cabin with fishboxes on both sides. So they must have heard us because they are making changes.
Yes they are refreshing the brand. I was not impressed with the performance of the 24cc. I think they should have kept the bracket. If you have any photos the new 24 cabin I’d love to see em.
@@ChasingPelagics I spoke to Kyle over at WestCoast marine and he doesn't have any info on it other than they are coming out with it and he doesn't have a date yet. He may be keeping a tight lip too. We shall see what happens. I'm hoping they will release info on it at one of the big boat shows coming up.
@@ultimatejay ya it will pop on the east coast first…. California is the last thing on their mind. I usually find it in a forum first. Saw the 24cc at the Miami show
How about adding more foam in the hull for added buoyancy and noise deadening! Check out the Out on the Reef series of videos to see what a Floridian did to his 21' Parker....errrr, Crooked Pilothouse boat.
I’ve recently added a 2820. Parker out west I was really attracted to the small pilot house and lots of deck space. My bigest issues I see is stern hatch is two small to access the bilges battery’s and the all important connections to all electrical maintence and emergency. Big boat should be easy access. My north river with the reverse chime handles so much better when surfing the 10 to 15 ft steeps we run on bar crossing. The Parker wants to turn sideways and are swells are extremely steep. The rough ride I’m ok with but we have solid air ride seats in are offshore aluminum boats.This seating system is being changed on my boat and I’m adding matching motor bracket for long trolling days for salmon and tuna. Fuel economy and slow troll saving the big Yamaha's for running.with the raised deck and towering waves while fishing there is no way it’s safe to not have solid rails as standard equipment just for saftey.we use downriggers a lot for deep water trolling and most boats have pre made brackets to mount downriggers and crab pot pullers.. These boats in the 2820 or larger would sell like crazy out here. The small cabin and large deck space would fly out the door.There is tons of money here and it’s also very expensive but there is tons of money flowing at boats in the 400 k and up range.The little accessories are crucial also hot water stern storage boxes lockers bait cutters fish holds boxes with crane attachments.
You can run the transom livewell pressurized and skip the standpipe. I don't understand, the video shows the livewell with no standpipe and setup to run pressurized. I do it all the time.
Being so far forward helm. Driver and passengers get beat up on small chop. If Parker can make a cabin that retracts back on some kind of tracks. This would be a game changer
Is it possibe making a custom order? What i wanted is a toilet in the cabin opposite side of captain seat. I don't need port side chair or seat. Instead i need toilet with door.
@@ChasingPelagics I know. But i'm lookihg for the company which accept my desier. Here In S.Korea, There is 4 season which is spring summer autumn winter. At cooler or colde season, huiman need more naturral time for pee. I just want that bottom area as comfort area. We have lots of other sitting area where cabin and bitth then why we need bench sesat at pilothouse. Usaully nobody dont use theat seat. Insted I need decent toilet. I'm looking forward a company which accept my offer. I think i will retire after 3 years, then i will order a boat. I really like parker model except only toilet. So its my wish you parker consider my suggestion.
@@thrasher949 Yes, that was it. Thanks for the reply. It’s a shame that discontinued it. The one I sea trialed with a buddy seemed like a fishing machine.
The under gunwhale rod storage is TERRIBLE in the 2320. I have one. Picture trying to put the rod tips through a 1" hole (hanging up on every guide) and then having to pull the rods back and through the rear loop, hanging up on the first few guides again. Terrible.
They need to stop putting wood in their boats (transoms, stringers, etc.). Look how many people need to fix transoms and stringers on older boats. Wood eventually gets wet and rots.
I have a 2021 2300 DV CC.Power panel in back port blocks cleaning drain unless you remove electrical panel cover.Move batterys to console.Make front anchor locker larger.Livewell under helm seats extends too far out back.They never sealed raw wood in floor cutouts.Quit using cheap stainless screws that rust.Console is to large.Parker rod holders are JUNK rod losers.Boat is very solid but Ttop waggles around.I guess they solved these problems buy discontinuing this model . Wish I hadn't sold my Contender 31 live and learn .
Need more insulated fish boxes long enough to hold large wahoo and kings. Maybe in the floor. Definitely need 2 large live wells. A built in functional tackle box system would be awesome. I would probably mount it to the back of the cabin (rear facing) towards the fishing deck. Ideally it would be adjustable to hold various plano style box sizes with slots for knives, crimpers, pliers, scissors, etc. Also the back of the cabin can be used to mount additional rod racks so you don't have to transport rods up top where they can get broken off by trees or laid on the floor for them to get slung around.
I’d recommend many things for the boat with the finances to make it happen. Call it the “Parker Left-Coaster” Pilot House version 26’
- Yamaha Electric steering motor(s) that also can spot lock or be easier to keep the bow on a static direction by use of the computer steering.
- ‘Digital Steering EX’ control at main helm position and a outside steering. No steering wheel outside a real breakthrough in space on the stern.
- Sliding pocket aft door so the inside and walls can be utilized with a wider opening so the traditional grip handle doesn’t recess in for the ease of use with lock ability.
- Deck kill box and fitted to keep bulk ice longer with an interior Chill plate option.
- Transom bracket with floatation that acts like a stepped hull with enlarged trim tabs. I also like a stepped hull design but would require a new hull design and subsequent molds.
- Increased storage inside under seat base with two ‘Air Wave’ seat bases with a chair with padded armrests that fold up and a bolstered high back seat that reclines and swivels. All the whistles.
- Welded cabin window frame to maximize windows around and to offer a tinted Low-e glass.
- Windshield wipers with fresh water sprayers built in.
- Larger screen option dash with a center or passenger location for others inside to use and see too with remote mouse built into the captains armrest.
- Higher roof by 3” and interior finished gloss with a chase area built in for internal wiring.
- Stern areas of deck to wrap around motor area so fighting of fish can be done.
- Exterior kill bag base in the motor well for bigger fish.
- Side access door Port/Starboard.
- Deck movable pocket canopy (sunshade) that also allows for upper roof rod holder to be used at the same time.
- Deck gunnel rod storage cabinets that lock.
- 1-1/4” Stainless steel bow rail with toe areas if the deck design allows.
- Radar lift that is actuated to raise and lower to allow better imaging (if blocked with rods, or life raft ect...)
- Rear deck toe kicks with led weight bins and beverage positions lower.
- Color gel coat decks for less reflective quality.
- Interior cabin drawers depending on layout.
Great idea to talk about the dream boat that still can be trailered.
Cheers
J.
The salt spray on the windows is problematic. More Carolina flare would help with that.
I was going to comment, but you got them all! Plus several.
Guys just buy a different boat with all the features you want if they put all of that in the parkers they’ll be just as much money as a new intrepid plus they’re never going to switch from wood and if they cut all those holes in the decks, everything will rot out
On the 2520. Fish box too small. Add an in Hull fish box aft of fuel tank. Move batteries and main switches out of bilge! Wire cancer! Make anchor box drain out of boat. Not into the bilge that is otherwise dry. Remember the batteries and switches. Side cleats too far forward. Should be reachable from deck. CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!! I used to be able to call the factory and speak to Eric Denton or someone and they blow me off and tell me to call my dealer. Love the boats. Rock solid.
Simply said you nailed it you hit every issue I've had with Parker boats
Coosa or dinacell for sure
Larger models possibly stand alone head enclosure for weekend use
Ya North Coast has a nice head!
Great video!
Yes! Fish boxes
I see 18 people doing the resin injection boat so not buying the "less labor intensive" part but I see a crapload of plastic trash being generated using vacuum bagging. It does prevent using too much resin in the layup.
How about making a Great Lakes edition, open up access to the stern , places to mount down riggers . Somehow ALL boat makers have abandoned trollers of the Great Lakes 21,23,25,28 ft. Please
Well you're talking about Parker completely redesigning their boats. I have a Parker and would love in deck fish boxes that can hold wahoo's. Removing the Bow pulpit and hide the windless is a great idea. More storage in the V berth is certainly needed, they only give you two very small holds on each side under the cushions on the 2520. Shore power added along with a small marine air conditioner from the factory. Since a lot of people wind up adding it anyway and run the ac with a small portable generator. The 2530 does come with shore power. My 2520 has a small galley in it with a sink and refrigerator and 14gl fresh water tank. I'm going to completely customize my pilothouse and make new cabinets and make more storage and upgrade to a 20gl water tank. This is coming soon it will also hide my ac unit. Eventually i'll do away with the monkey fur and paint it a nice color with marine paint. I don't like the molded steps, it takes away from the fitment of custom tackle stations. However' the steps are now growing on me, as i use them. lol I knew all this before i bought my Parker, and bought it anyway. But if they're going to build a fishing boat, add the stuff fisherman need.
Extend that 2320 cab to add a seat behind captain, and a head next to the bench. Squeezing a proper head into the boat really makes it more usable for longer days or multi days.
Enclose the cuddy.
In floor fish boxes.
A decent bait/rigging/tool station
Get the head (toilet) out from the V berth. If two people are sleeping they both have to get out to use the head. If there are more than two... Find a Place under an extra seat out of the berths. Stop putting carpet as liner in the cabin. It collects humidity and turns moldy quick Paint the cabin white instead. Or gelcoat it or epoxy it. Does not need to be shiny (reflective). A satin finish is best.
I would love to see the 21 se go back to it original deck layout, more room in the stern..
Take the carpet out of the PH.
Put a bracket on the 2120 and open up the deck.
Fix the pounding XD
I have the 2120....if they put a bracket on the 2120 it would open up the deck.....but it would also not give a reason to upgrade to the 2320....I think that is the reason that they Don't :-)
@@MrGOINtoHELL I'm sure you are right lol. It's why I probably would get the 2320 if push came to shove. The deck space is the big appeal to most people, easy upsell for them
I have one of the last 2018 2120 SC's before Correct Craft purchased Parker. I am having an aluminum reinforcement fabricated for the back rest of the middle stern seat. This seat option/accessory is not built well. From day 1, my opening portholes in the V-berth have leaked. It is a poor design that requires compression of the gasket (no gutters). My Bomar opening windshield windows have always leaked (have had to use clear silicone). The bomar exterior gaskets in general are not a tight fit. The only other complaints are: The toilet would be better suited as a non-pumpout (eg. easier to empty on a whim), the rear speakers leave more to be desired, and there was no standard 12V outlet or depth gauge (had to add- and now 12V is standard). Other than that, we absolutely love our 2120 and have had some amazing adventures offshore around the Great Lakes. I don't mind the splash well at all as it keeps the LOA at 26'. We've had the max 10 people out for shorter cruises and it's suitable. For a couple or a family of 4, its seriously all you need. Super economical with fuel, and easy to tow (w/ a Toyota Tundra). Great video.
Some of these things mentioned like higher roof makes the boat handle unsafely. If you make it too high then the boat becomes too top heavy. I think the anchor pulpit removal is a good idea and they can make those changes pretty easily. They definitely need to up their game in better materials. I think they are way overprices these days for what they are. One thing that many have mentioned is fish boxes on sides of deck and I heard in 2023 they are coming out with a 24ft cabin with fishboxes on both sides. So they must have heard us because they are making changes.
Yes they are refreshing the brand. I was not impressed with the performance of the 24cc. I think they should have kept the bracket. If you have any photos the new 24 cabin I’d love to see em.
@@ChasingPelagics I spoke to Kyle over at WestCoast marine and he doesn't have any info on it other than they are coming out with it and he doesn't have a date yet. He may be keeping a tight lip too. We shall see what happens. I'm hoping they will release info on it at one of the big boat shows coming up.
@@ultimatejay ya it will pop on the east coast first…. California is the last thing on their mind. I usually find it in a forum first. Saw the 24cc at the Miami show
How about adding more foam in the hull for added buoyancy and noise deadening! Check out the Out on the Reef series of videos to see what a Floridian did to his 21' Parker....errrr, Crooked Pilothouse boat.
Defiance is already doing it right.
Hi, what about Parker 2525 XLD ? Like a new model. I mean little bit bigger than 2520 and little bit smaller than 2530 ! Just a idea.I love Parker.
I’ve recently added a 2820. Parker out west I was really attracted to the small pilot house and lots of deck space. My bigest issues I see is stern hatch is two small to access the bilges battery’s and the all important connections to all electrical maintence and emergency. Big boat should be easy access. My north river with the reverse chime handles so much better when surfing the 10 to 15 ft steeps we run on bar crossing. The Parker wants to turn sideways and are swells are extremely steep. The rough ride I’m ok with but we have solid air ride seats in are offshore aluminum boats.This seating system is being changed on my boat and I’m adding matching motor bracket for long trolling days for salmon and tuna. Fuel economy and slow troll saving the big Yamaha's for running.with the raised deck and towering waves while fishing there is no way it’s safe to not have solid rails as standard equipment just for saftey.we use downriggers a lot for deep water trolling and most boats have pre made brackets to mount downriggers and crab pot pullers.. These boats in the 2820 or larger would sell like crazy out here. The small cabin and large deck space would fly out the door.There is tons of money here and it’s also very expensive but there is tons of money flowing at boats in the 400 k and up range.The little accessories are crucial also hot water stern storage boxes lockers bait cutters fish holds boxes with crane attachments.
Which area are you in? North rivers are pretty tough, tested them a few times in Alaska in some nasty stuff.
You can run the transom livewell pressurized and skip the standpipe. I don't understand, the video shows the livewell with no standpipe and setup to run pressurized. I do it all the time.
Hi I have a 2320 Extended Cabin (EC). It is little than a 2530 and I call it a 2330. I hope Parker brings back this boat
I concur! If you could have the seating arrangement of the 2520 in the 2330 that would be awesome!
How about storage in the floor?
I hope Parker sets up an owner forum like Grady White.
In floor fish storage
Being so far forward helm. Driver and passengers get beat up on small chop. If Parker can make a cabin that retracts back on some kind of tracks. This would be a game changer
Put batteries inside cabin
I hope they do a full windshield. Two small front windows is just too dated. That the only thing that keeping me from buying one.
Is it possibe making a custom order? What i wanted is a toilet in the cabin opposite side of captain seat. I don't need port side chair or seat. Instead i need toilet with door.
Not that I have seen
@@ChasingPelagics I know. But i'm lookihg for the company which accept my desier. Here In S.Korea, There is 4 season which is spring summer autumn winter. At cooler or colde season, huiman need more naturral time for pee. I just want that bottom area as comfort area. We have lots of other sitting area where cabin and bitth then why we need bench sesat at pilothouse. Usaully nobody dont use theat seat. Insted I need decent toilet. I'm looking forward a company which accept my offer. I think i will retire after 3 years, then i will order a boat. I really like parker model except only toilet. So its my wish you parker consider my suggestion.
New design ideas are great but make a seperate room for the toilet!
Force boats are good but you gotta get them shipped.
What happened to the 32 footer? Did they change their mind?
They made a 3420, I don’t know the last time they made one but I want to say it was around 2010?
@@thrasher949 Yes, that was it. Thanks for the reply. It’s a shame that discontinued it. The one I sea trialed with a buddy seemed like a fishing machine.
@@warren6172 I bet they still have the mold. Just need customers 👍
What about twin engines on the 2320?
Most people opt for the 300, but it’s sufficiently powered with a 225. It would be interesting to see twin 150s for fuel economy.
most of these changes although good would send their pricing way up and out of their target market it seems.
They have already adjusted their prices without improvements. It’s a competitive market.
Steeper rear transom deadrise
The under gunwhale rod storage is TERRIBLE in the 2320. I have one. Picture trying to put the rod tips through a 1" hole (hanging up on every guide) and then having to pull the rods back and through the rear loop, hanging up on the first few guides again. Terrible.
But the bow pulpit is perfect for when you are harpooning manatees .
They need to stop putting wood in their boats (transoms, stringers, etc.). Look how many people need to fix transoms and stringers on older boats. Wood eventually gets wet and rots.
Isn’t there a warranty on the wood?
I have a 2021 2300 DV CC.Power panel in back port blocks cleaning drain unless you remove electrical panel cover.Move batterys to console.Make front anchor locker larger.Livewell under helm seats extends too far out back.They never sealed raw wood in floor cutouts.Quit using cheap stainless screws that rust.Console is to large.Parker rod holders are JUNK rod losers.Boat is very solid but Ttop waggles around.I guess they solved these problems buy discontinuing this model . Wish I hadn't sold my Contender 31 live and learn .
bigger cabins and take the carpet out
what Parker Boats should do is for the 2120 they need horsepower the max is 225 it should be 250 to 300 horsepower because Parker boat are very heavy
You don't want big windows! If you ever have a wave smash one out you will know what I'm talking about.
👍👍👍
A price drop
There is a east coast/west coast price arbitrage, you can work it if you put the time in.
Parker figured out people will pay more for their boats on the west coast, just keep the prices cheaper than Sea Sport's and Reliance's
Lol
Wanna start a boat company?
Maybe one day
go with a different brand if you dont like parker.
I like the boats, they just haven’t changed in 30 years
This is the worst boat everything is an option with them nothing is standard