Boating Discussion Thread, Defiance, Parker or Steiger craft? in Boats; Im in the market for a trailerable boat in the 22'-26' range. I got it narrowed down to 3 brands, ...  | | 
Oct-02-2009, 11:49 AM
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#1 | | Registered User
Name: fuenstock Vessel: pacific brew Location: solano, usa Job:fishing
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| Defiance, Parker or Steiger craft?
Im in the market for a trailerable boat in the 22'-26' range. I got it narrowed down to 3 brands, Defiance, Parker and Steiger craft. Any opinions on these brands? Any reason why you would choose one over the other? Looking at the enclosed pilot house models with outboard on an off shore bracket...
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Oct-02-2009, 11:55 AM
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#2 | | Barbie gets a fur coat
Name: Arnie Age: 50 Vessel: 38 Mediterranean, 20 ProKat Location: Ramona, Ca Job:Dirt pimp
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All good, take a ride on each one and then decide.
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Oct-02-2009, 12:03 PM
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#3 | | Captain
Name: Gary Age: 62 Vessel: 28' Aquasport "Reel Adventure II" Location: Poway Ca Job:Mobility Vehicles & Modifications, W/C Lifts , Repairs etc
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Service and a reliable dealer should be a factor in your decission as well. they all have warranty concerns or repairs
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Oct-02-2009, 12:10 PM
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#4 | | I Hate the Wind
Name: Brian Vessel: Edgewater 205 CC Location: San Diego Job:Wind Hater!
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Originally Posted by fuenstock  Im in the market for a trailerable boat in the 22'-26' range. I got it narrowed down to 3 brands, Defiance, Parker and Steiger craft. Any opinions on these brands? Any reason why you would choose one over the other? Looking at the enclosed pilot house models with outboard on an off shore bracket... | Do a quick search.....lots and lots of comparison threads on Parker vs. Defiance. I think there are a few with Steigercraft mixed in as well. I have owned a Parker 2320 and in my opinion no other boat compares in that size range. I sold it at the beginning of 08 and to this day I am bummed. I bought an Edgewater and although it is an outstanding boat, it just doesn't compare with the Parker's fishability. Good luck!
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Oct-02-2009, 12:13 PM
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#5 | | I Hate the Wind
Name: Brian Vessel: Edgewater 205 CC Location: San Diego Job:Wind Hater!
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Oh and you should also take a look at The Hull Truth - Powered by vBulletin
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Oct-02-2009, 12:24 PM
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#6 | | Under the Radar
Name: Troy Age: 39 Vessel: Grady White Gulfstream Location: Bird Rock Job:Yes, I have a job
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Do you have your choice of outboard power on each? Some boat manufacturers only rig with specific outboards (yamaha, mercury, etc.). To me that would be as much of a factor as the hull, especially when you consider service work, access to mechanic, etc. If you hate yamaha and parker only comes with yamaha that would be a problem.
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Oct-02-2009, 12:26 PM
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#7 | | Registered User
Name: nate Vessel: alumaweld 21 Location: marysville wa Job:painter
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all nice boats. you should check out bamfboats.com . I am currently locking at there 25 myself.. i saw it at the everett coho derby and was verry impresed. from what I can see the cunstruction is unmatched..
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Oct-02-2009, 01:07 PM
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#8 | | Registered User
Name: 2na Vessel: diesel burning machine to store my yak Location: Orange County Job:none Bio: I like chasing bASS...all kind of bASS
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Originally Posted by gecsr1 Service and a reliable dealer should be a factor in your decission as well. they all have warranty concerns or repairs |
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Oct-03-2009, 09:16 AM
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#9 | | Registered User
Name: Mike Vessel: 29 BAMF Location: Sitka, Ak Job:Fisherman, boat Repair
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I would defiently look at the BAMF. I bought one of their 29's and run it up in Alaska. The 25 is simular to an Osprey but its built 10 times better and has more cabin and deck space than their 24. The fish-holds are huge. Thats what sold me.
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Oct-03-2009, 10:25 AM
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#10 | | Registered User
Name: Mike Vessel: 29 BAMF Location: Sitka, Ak Job:Fisherman, boat Repair
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what's the going price for a 28 diesel farallon these days? I understand thats there's alot to be considered with options and all. Iv'e only seen a couple of these boat and wasn't to impressed.But I dont know a whole lot about them.
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Oct-03-2009, 10:28 AM
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#11 | | Registered User
Name: Mike Vessel: 29 BAMF Location: Sitka, Ak Job:Fisherman, boat Repair
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Originally Posted by cohoking all nice boats. you should check out bamfboats.com . I am currently locking at there 25 myself.. i saw it at the everett coho derby and was verry impresed. from what I can see the cunstruction is unmatched.. | Hey Cohoking, Fly up to Alaska and I'll take you out fishing we'll catch a huge halibut. then you'll have to buy.. I almost went with the ocean sport roamer 30. I'm glad I didn't.
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Oct-03-2009, 10:54 AM
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#12 | | CAPTAIN
Name: Erol Age: 41 Vessel: 2006 Parker 2120 Location: So Cal Job:Got one
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I own a Parker but I like the fact that defiance has a life time hull warranty. On the other hand will defiance be around long enough to back the warranty. I would go with Parker.
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