Proud Owners

" Just want to say how much I love my 2510 Parker. I fish the Chesapeake Bay and we love all the room, four or five people and we never get in anyone's way. Been caught in some bad weather but she always makes it back and we never feel unsafe. She can take anything the Chesapeake can dish out. Parker builds one tough boat!

When it's family day out, my wife and kids make their home out of it and take it over. "
- Anthony D'Anna, Fallston Maryland

" It was their maiden voyage, 33 Striper. "

" Bologna and cheese sandwhich: $2.00
6 pack of Coors Lite: $4.99
Box of Cigar minnows: $16.00

Out-fishing your father-in-law: priceless!

(Sorry Pop, I know this will drop me down on the favorite daughter-in-law ladder. Tee Hee!) "
- Karen

" 3 months ago I was faced with a moral dilemna, keep my small center console, or cowboy up and buy a REAL boat. For 11 years I have watched guys zip out of the river here in Newburyport Ma., and their all geared up for Tuna, in their cabin Parkers. Well this year I stepped up to the plate. And I want to thank everyone who made this boat, from my sales staff to who ever designed this beauty. This is ONE ROCK solid boat. Thats the first thing almost everyone says when they step on board, is how rugged the whole boat is. Its amazing, you guys didn't skimp on ANYTHING. Thanks for a great boat. You have successfully marketed yourselves to a customer for LIFE. I will own a Parker forever. Have a great winter, i'll be counting the days! "
- Ryan Bessette, Newburyport Massachusetts

" New line: $25
Gas: $100
New leader: $6
Ice, sandwiches, soda: $18
New lures: $27
One lost rod and reel: $325

8 hours of relentless hunting: priceless! "
- Fred Sousa

" This photo is exactly why I love my Parker. 19 Passengers, 20 knot winds with 2-3 ft chop and no spray near the bow or my passengers --- Priceless!!!! "
- Capt Keith Lincoln

" My wife and I want to thank the Parker family for designing and making one of the greatest boats that we have ever owned. We took delivery of our Parker 21SC from Cataumet Boat Works on Cape Cod after some customizing, which included a second station on the bulkhead and a full set of electronics. Special thanks to Robin Parker for helping us get the boat modified at the factory and many thanks to Pete Way and his crew at Cataumet Boat Works on Cape Cod for doing excellent work in finishing the boat. Even though this Parker is only 21 feet, my wife and I have had it fishing with the big boats in 15 to 25 mph winds, and let me tell you, this boat is heavy, gives you a good smooth dry ride, and can be trimmed for any sea condition. Comparing size to size, the Parker is all quality and has more room than the others, and I would know. I'm now 61 and have had over 14 boats, one being a Nauset 35, as well as a Nauset 28 and many center consoles. If you want a good boat, check out the Parker line. "
- Kenny & Ginny Dutra, Cape Cod Mass.

" Wanted to drop you a note that my wife Kay and I finally took delivery of our 2320 SL in late May and have been enjoying it very much. We did an overnight at Catalina Island here in California and get nothing but compliments on having a Parker. Johnson Marine did an excellent job of customizing it and Ron has taken very good care of us. I have attached a couple of photos of our West Coast customized fishing machine. Oh by the way we have been doing pretty good on the fishing grounds. This boat really does attact fish! We were considering the Seaswirl 2603, Trophy 2503 and the Aquasport 25' models and are so glad we went with a Parker. Thanks for building a great boat. "
- Louie Prieto and Kay Ramos

" We have had many other boats including one with the initials GW, but we love our 2510 Parker and have the fish to prove it! "

" With the comfort of the enclosed pilot house on our 2520 MVSC, our season has been extended by more than 2 months a year. The wide-beam, modified "V" hull configuration is a very stable design and extremely economical to operate which is perfect for the type of fishing we do here on the Delaware Bay off New Jersey. It's no surprise as to why Parker is such a popular rig in this area. "
- Jim & Leon Gerard

" I still have my 23'CC Deep V Parker bought new in '97. It has fished from the coast of NC to the Florida Keys where it now resides permanently. I've repowered with a 225 Yamaha 4 stroke and added an extra long and wide Keys type T Top. The boat looks new and when compared to the "so called" 23's and 25's of your competitors, stands alone. Most people getting into my boat think it's a 27' or longer due to the space they have to move around in. Since I have owned this boat, I have had to fix nothing pertaining to the hull, fittings or factory installed wiring or mechanicals.This is truly a wonderful and bullet proof boat. I might add, this is my third Parker and I wish I could think of a reason to trade up but I can't. "
- Capt. Tom Tucker

" Here are a couple of photos of my Parker 23 SE and clients on board. I run the boat as a charter boat off the rugged coastline of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard and trailer it to North Carolina for the false albacore season off Harkers Island. I love the boat and use it as a light tackle and fly fishing vessel. It is great whether we are running 75 miles for bluefin tuna or fishing the flats of Cape Cod Bay.

The Parker delivers. The sharp entry lets me bust through chop and the 14 degree stern gives the boat stability and shallow water capabilities. I love the boat--it's like a pick-up truck on the water (a fast one). Thanks for making a great boat "
- Captain Curt Jessup

" What a refreshing experience to be treated like a special customer by folks who obviously are proud of their work and enjoy it. On Friday morning, March 4th, my brother John and I were greeted by Valerie at the Parker reception desk. She introduced us to Farron Peffer who gave us the factory tour. Farron was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and above all enthusiastic and proud of the Parker-made boat. John has built a few small wooden boats from scratch so he was very interested in all the various elements of the construction. I on the other hand was interested in how strong my boat was going to be, where all the various support areas of the boat were located, and where I could attach various things to my boat without compromising the integrity of the vessel. Farron answered all our questions and never looked at his watch to indicate we were taking up too much of his time. When our tour was complete, Rachel, who then was at the front desk, offered us Parker caps and indulged us by taking our picture with Farron. She even told us, at our request, where we could get some good local food for lunch. Tell her lunch was great at Roses.

Even the independent truck driver, doing long haul deliveries of Parker Boats, was complimentary and expressed a positive attitude.

You can be proud of your employees who convey an attitude that is often missing in today's marketplace. I am looking forward to taking ownership of my 2520 XL Sport Cabin and assure you that I will tell others of my most pleasant experience. "
- Ted Schultz

" I own an 1801, I like to think of it as a little big boat. I fish from shallow boulder fields, white water out in front of New Port RI, an weather permitting upwards of 20 miles off Block Island.

Thanks for making such a versatile boat. "
- Eric Taylor

" After Hurricane Jeanne, my Dad and I were searching the Stuart News web site to try and get any info on his mobile home park and we came across this picture.

He called me into the room saying, 'Figures a Parker would be strong enough to stand up to Jeanne.' We thought other Parker lovers like ourselves might get a chance for a little chuckle, like my dad, during such a trying time for so many. "
- Capt. Keith Lincoln

" The only member of our household more anxious to get out on the water in the spring than I am is Pete, our 4 year old Dachshund. Even if I'm only working on the boat in the yard, he insists on sitting in it until I'm finished. He will go fishing with me for hours. He doesn't mind trolling, but he prefers fly fishing because we're usually close to land and he gets to watch things. Yep, Pete's a Parker fan for sure. Hope you all get as big a kick outta this picture as we did. "
- Jim Magee

" My nephew, JEFF CURLING of Gainesville, caught this on a Parker boat, shown in the picture, on his honeymoon that his wife set up to surprise him. 122.4 pound tarpon 2 miles off Key West, 5'3" long. No one has ever seen him more happy! "

" Thank you for making a great boat. I have the 2500 Special Edition and run out of Nags Head. Here is a picture of an amberjack caught at the 102 tower by my wife, who never fished until I got the boat in Feb. "
- Lance and Lisa Bradley