Parker Boat Rebuilding Nightmare: Part 2

Everyday I am getting closer and closer to finally fixing my boat! If anyone has any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments. Don’t forget to like and subscribe!

[@seymourbush1350]

Been there and repeatedly done that on several oyster and shrimp boats over the last 40 years! Commercial fisherman here is SW Louisiana! I feel your pain and agony!

[@CaptainSloose]

My 88 Parker sport cabin was headed this direction… thank god I sold that mess in 2011. It absolutely rode like shit too. Good luck on your project, sir. You’re a better man than I- I would probably have cut my losses once I opened the floor up. the Parker really is a nice boat to fish from but it’s a giant hunk of shit in a head sea.

[@TrentonKnepp]

It will beat you to death in a head sea, but is very stable when the work begins

[@CaptainSloose]

@@TrentonKnepp that it will… the boat drifts good too, and it will always get you home nice and dry… (but bruised)

[@darrisb1727]

When I placed my first 1/2 board in, I drilled holes all around the first board about 1/2 holes. Place the thickened resin with cabosil and fiber on the inside of outer skin and the putty squeeze through the holes and I made them as fiberglass rivets to hold the first board to the inside of the outer skin.

[@paulthompson1216]

I think the Emu was there to sell you insurance but when he saw the condition of the boat he changed his mind....

[@Greenwashedhipppie]

I believe not having a drain plug exasperated your boat issued. Those below floor compartments will definitely see moisture eventually.

[@TrentonKnepp]

My boat says in the water year round. I only pull it for a couple of hours, once a month to change oil. I am hoping that raising my floor, and making the suppers larger will completely eliminate water from entering the bildge.Thanks for watching

[@Greenwashedhipppie]

@@TrentonKnepp well, that's solid rational. I'd probably put foam back in the sides or use closed cell sheets. Never seen the 2 part stuff stand up over time. I could see raising the floor helping. Have you considered a motor pod? More floation in the stern would undoubtedly raise your freeboard.

[@markB40]

Is there a part 3?

[@TrentonKnepp]

It is coming soon. I will be documenting the entire process.

[@markB40]

@@TrentonKnepp cheers

[@robertdonald4409]

You are making yourself a new and reliable boat..couse you know you built it proper..don't worry it'll be a great plaform when you finish

[@rickh3694]

so I am a welder . got a call about a trailer that broke at the hitch. so when I put in the truck stop there was.lamas everywhere. must have been 10 of them everywhere that emu reminded of that job . there was on cell phone cameras at the time .

[@thegroundhogschannel6591]

In case I die and someone wants a drain plug epic!!

[@jesseg6708]

Why not use plywood it would last another 40 years

[@TrentonKnepp]

It's stupid heavy and doesn't last 40 years in a work boat. My dad had his fiberglass guy rebuild the bunks in his one boat 5 years ago. The wood got wet and is already shot. If you factor labor in the cost of composit is peanuts in the long run. If they would have built it with composite the first time I wouldn't be doing this nightmare job right now. Wood belongs in buggys not boats!!

[@williamtukeyjr3661]

Surprised this Parker was in such poor shape--even if worked hard. Poor materials and cheaply made. Never mind--you'll get it fixed.