Parker 31 vs ......?

[fredrussell]

Funnily enough, it was this thread that first started my interest in the 31. Six years later and I own one. Reading Slowboat’s comments about why Parker went bust answered a few questions for me. I always have thought Parker offered something no other yacht builders did at the time : A lift keel boat that went like the clappers, was very well made and with excellent accommodation. I suppose the cost put many off. The 31 was £36k in 1987 compared to £30k for a Moody 31.

 

[northwind]

Just sold my SS26, the build quality was amazing, even down to individually shaped and cut alloy plates under the deck for each fitting, no sign of any spider cracks in the grp after 40yrs.

 

[WoodyP]

I believe that David Parkinson at Fosdyke Yacht Haven acquired the moulds, and would have built one to order when I was there, but I think that it would be a labour of love. There was a Parker 31 on the ARC Portugal rally last year. They got caught out in Biscay through storm Miguel they were relieved to get in but it showed what a capable boat they are.

 

[Ianfitz]

It looks like the moulds for the 285 and 335 are for sale via eBay and Apolloduck currently. £14k Including the rights!

I think they are visible in the yard if you look on google earth