Mid 20' True DE vs Parker/Steiger etc Pilot House

[sportfisher1]

I have 0 experience with either of these style of boats, but have lots of interest in a boat of this general style. Seems like maybe a Seaway or Eastern may require less power (limiting this thread to outboards). What about ride, cost (figure new since there is so much variation in used), quality etc. Thanks for any help.

 

[MouseTrap]

My little Downeast is not new, but I have owned it since new. A DE will require less HP (I have a 70) to a comparable Steiger Craft / Parker, etc. It will also be much slower, and burn much less fuel.

I realistically cruise at 15 kts, burning 3.5 gal/hr. I can get into very skinny water (8") versus a deep or modified V. I have trim tabs and can push the bow down and plow through a moderate chop.

I have been on a 21' Parker Pilot house in similar conditions to what my little DE can handle, and I thought my kidneys were going to bleed, and fillings fall out.

 

[boot]

Hard to beat a 26' General Marine in that size class.I'm pretty sure Stacy can build them to take an outboard with a brackett...........................


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[El Mar]

You're talking two very different hulls.

Parker is a planing hull which equates to more speed maybe rougher ride at that speed depending on condition

vs.

a downeast which is displacement, much less speed potential but smoother ride at much slower speed.

Personally I enjoy reaching 40knts WOT but my quest for a larger boat has me looking for a comfortable downeast, not because I dislike my Parker, mainly cause I want to go larger, 33-38 feet, and want fuel economy of a DE.

 

[MouseTrap]

T'is true. The only way my boat would reach 40 kts is on a trailer!

 

[Pale Ale]

I have owned a 21se Parker and a 23se Parker. The 23 rode significantly better than the 21, but both were 14 degree deadrise. Both were very good on fuel as well as allowing access to shallow water. The bow flair kept things dry 90% of the time. For boat number 3, I may do another Parker, but I am looking hard at Steiger and various DE builders. Having one built up the coast would be pretty cool

 

[Tuckerman]

I have a 22 Webco CC , I went from a 24 pursuit CC. The Webco is great in a head sea, on the drift, around the dock,. It's a handful at speed 25+ knots. It may be due to the full keel . But I love the look and can run 20 kts no problem . Never pounds!