I am debating over buying a used Parker 2520 or a Steiger Chesapeke. I noticed a lot of opinions about the Parker in a previous page. Does anyone have a fair opinion on both of these boats. My boat will be used mostly for inshore ocean fishing with 5-8 runs offshore a year.
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Greg:
They are both great boats. The largest difference is hull construction:
the Steiger is all fiberglass with a lifetime limited warrantee.
the Parker has a wood core with a 5-year transferrable warrantee.
A wood core on the Parker means that you need to be careful when installing thru-hull fittings and bedding hardware to guard against rot.
Both boats in mod-vee have a 14 degree deadrise. Parker offers a deep-vee model with a 21 degree deadrise.
The Parker is slightly beamier at 9'6", vs. the Steiger at 9'3".
If you are looking at outboard power the Parker offers Yamaha, vs. the Steiger (Mercury). You can purchase a Steiger new with a Merc I/O diesel.
My feeling is that the deep-vee Parker is better suited to offshore use. Both boats will serve you well inshore.
Both companies are outstanding and stand behind their products.
-Bill
They are both great boats. The largest difference is hull construction:
the Steiger is all fiberglass with a lifetime limited warrantee.
the Parker has a wood core with a 5-year transferrable warrantee.
A wood core on the Parker means that you need to be careful when installing thru-hull fittings and bedding hardware to guard against rot.
Both boats in mod-vee have a 14 degree deadrise. Parker offers a deep-vee model with a 21 degree deadrise.
The Parker is slightly beamier at 9'6", vs. the Steiger at 9'3".
If you are looking at outboard power the Parker offers Yamaha, vs. the Steiger (Mercury). You can purchase a Steiger new with a Merc I/O diesel.
My feeling is that the deep-vee Parker is better suited to offshore use. Both boats will serve you well inshore.
Both companies are outstanding and stand behind their products.
-Bill
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Both are good, but...
I bought 23 foot Steigercraft Chesapeake back in 1998 with the 210 mercruiser I/O. I just sold it this past spring (got a bigger boat). In short, I never had a problem with the Steiger -- it was very reliable. For me, the hull was the deciding factor between the two boats --I'll take a solid fibreglass hull any day (less worry and concern in my mind at least). As for performance, the boat was fine, but don't be fooled that when the winds start to pick up that you'll have a nice, comfy ride back home. Both boats are shallow-drafted and will take a pounding when the winds pick up -- I could not take it anymore and got a 30 footer. The Steiger is perfect for the bays and when the ocean is decent. If the forecast calls for 15-20 knot winds, don't plan on taking it offshore (unless you take plenty of aspirin)...
If you plan to buy your boat new -- be careful. I was not pleased with the customer service that Steiger provided. Constant delays and excuses on when the boat was supposed to be ready was a big headache. A little more honesty and better customer service like even returning a phone call won't hurt them....
My two cents...
I bought 23 foot Steigercraft Chesapeake back in 1998 with the 210 mercruiser I/O. I just sold it this past spring (got a bigger boat). In short, I never had a problem with the Steiger -- it was very reliable. For me, the hull was the deciding factor between the two boats --I'll take a solid fibreglass hull any day (less worry and concern in my mind at least). As for performance, the boat was fine, but don't be fooled that when the winds start to pick up that you'll have a nice, comfy ride back home. Both boats are shallow-drafted and will take a pounding when the winds pick up -- I could not take it anymore and got a 30 footer. The Steiger is perfect for the bays and when the ocean is decent. If the forecast calls for 15-20 knot winds, don't plan on taking it offshore (unless you take plenty of aspirin)...
If you plan to buy your boat new -- be careful. I was not pleased with the customer service that Steiger provided. Constant delays and excuses on when the boat was supposed to be ready was a big headache. A little more honesty and better customer service like even returning a phone call won't hurt them....
My two cents...
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Ask Capt. Alex......
He seems to "know"....(LOL)
http://thehulltruth.com/6/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=382602711&f=436600231&m=286606858
He seems to "know"....(LOL)
http://thehulltruth.com/6/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=382602711&f=436600231&m=286606858
Guys thanks for all the great replies. I was getting worried their. I heard rumors that these boats are extremley hard to stear in a following sea, any info? I know both boats are good is their a difference in ride when comparing apples to apples?
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consider this when making your decision http://parkerboats.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000245
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