1997 Parker Marine 2520 For Sale

A tough working and fishing pilothouse boat for those who operate extended or year-round seasons, Parkers are the only choice for those who know Parkers or want one.

Rarely found or affordable on the open market, more often kept in the family or passed on to friends and associates, many who end up with a Steiger Craft originally and often still do yearn for a Parker.

Why? Because Parkers are elegant in their simplicity, choice of high-end construction materials, and technique, execution of the essential perfectly while leaving the optional to the owner, providing a solid platform of long useful life that makes the investment worthwhile.

Equipped with the essentials, seaworthiness, a late model 2-stroke engine with plenty of power, generous tankage, a weatherproof pilothouse cabin, the fish finder/plotter, VHF, and of course satellite radio receiver, as well as searchlight and life raft and a berth for the off-duty watch to rest, it is a small boat with a large operating radius.

As can be seen in the photos and read in the condition description, this boat is a fisherman's boat, not a gentleman's pretend fishing boat, plenty of blood and bait, no doubt beverages as well, spilled in the cockpit over the decades, it has been out there bringing in the catch, it is not a just a garaged Range Rover with safari brush guard that has never felt anything but asphalt under its tires.

So, if you want a Parker and find the entry price too high, this one in need of some love and renovation may be just the ticket. As priced it is still well under book value, and if not for the stated structural issues this boat would be selling for double the price, and could still be brought to the condition of those half the age for less overall as time and budget allow.

The photos tell the story, it is a well fished boat, many of these Parkers are by this age, being subjected to years of heavy seas and seamen the usual wear points are expected, elevated moisture in cockpit decking, inner cabin floor soft around access ports, however foredeck, cabin roof, and hard top are in good shape. Owner says the 2015 engine runs great and has relatively low hours.