Parker 920 Explorer Max
Overview
About this vessel
What an outstanding opportunity on offer here with this Parker Explorer Max 920, this is the first time we have seen a second hand Parker Explorer Max 920 available in the WA market with the current owners upgrading to a 48 foot family cruiser. This example has just about everything fitted you could ask for, is immaculate and has low hours.
The 9.2m Parker 920 Explorer MAX offers all the mod-cons plus uncompromisingly competent all-sea-state characteristics, making it an outstanding choice for people looking for the perfect balance between a family cruiser and go anywhere recreational boat. Her external lines are characterised by striking looks, sports fisher styling, vertical bow and a two-step hull manufactured using the infusion process, which means a hull with higher stiffness at lower weight and lower drag, which significantly reduces fuel consumption and allows her to run flat and fast.
Presenting the Parker 920 Explorer Max offering the largest cockpit space of anything in its class, a truly fantastic feature for WA boating offering 5.5m/sq of usable space for entertaining, relaxing with the family, fishing or diving. Accommodation for up to 5 people, galley facilities, hardtop and full wrap around screens and covered aft decking for all weather use all powered by a single four stroke 300 Hp outboard with speeds exceeding 30 knots.
The Parker Boats range are praised for its innovative shape with the current generation of these sturdy, stable boats along with superb quality and sturdiness representing a collaboration with a noted Norwegian naval architect. Offering Vacuum Twin Step Infusion (TSI) moulding with vinyl ester sandwich core, multiaxial reinforced layup technology saving weight and increasing strength with all sea trials undertaken on the North Sea you can be assured Parker boats are built to navigate offshore waters and withstand rough seas, ideally suited to the Western Australian boating market specialising in Outboard powered hardtops and family cruisers, A new breed of WA boats is now available through Specialised Marine Sales.
A class leading Cockpit ideal for entertaining, diving and fishing with the option of removable seating boxes the options here are fantastic. A full beam ice box / storage box is teamed with a series of underfloor storage lockers as well as ample storage below the removable seating boxes. Gunwale heights at around hip height make for one of the safest boats on the market today. All this is residing under a custom stainless steel framed awning with full length canvas, drop down sides, camper covers and breezeways. Come rain hail or blistering sunshine you are completely protected from the elements.
A sectional sliding door leads you into the Saloon and Galley allowing you to lock up and leave at the end of the day. Safety is paramount on the Parker 920. A collapsible dinette to Port with more storage below can form a small double berth and is often used as a day bed, slide the side windows open for some fresh air or open the overhead hatch allowing the Freo Dr to drift through. A decent galley for this class of boat to Port with Fridge and sink, no stove was optioned for the current owners a BBQ on the transom would satisfy the needs in cooking. Plenty of natural light flowing through the wrap around screens and overhead hatches.
A large double berth is neatly configured in the bow with ample head room and the ability to stretch my 6 foot plus frame out in comfort. A single berth runs bow to stern on the Port side under the copilot seating and Saloon dinette. A clever use of space for a second berth or additional storage for extended trips. Forward of the helm an upgraded electric toilet with optional holding tank has been installed complete with shower, one of two onboard.
Installed to the Port side a very classy helm position welcomes the skipper with its ultra modern look offering an outstanding vision forward through the full width screens. Simrad electronics, Sounder, GPS and VHF radio Bow and stern thrusters, trim tabs, a brace of switches and the now standard Fusion stereo system. Controls for your Suzuki 300 Hp duo prop four stroke installed by West Coast Suzuki locally gives this boat an amazing feel on water with comfortable mid 20/s cruise with exceptional economy. Its a constant comment from the current owners, with just 71 hours showing on the clock, yes that's right just 71 hours it will offer you years of hassle free boating.



