Pilot House Boats! Looking and Comparing 6 Models from Parker and NorthCoast at 2022 AC Boat Show!
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- Опубліковано 11 бер 2022
- This video is being released on March 12, 2022, a cold, dreary day in the Northeast United States with predictions of rain, wind and snow.
No better day to show off the prototypical Northeast fishing boats, the venerable Pilothouses!
I was at the 2022 Atlantic City Boat Show and got to tour 6 models: 3 each from Parker and NorthCoast.
Which would you pick and why?
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The owner of Northcoast was my soccer coach when I was a kid in Bristol. Great guy, great family.
The big question between the 2 boats who is still building with plywood?? Parker is famous for building with plywood and poor quality, tanks leaking. I would go northcoast just for the level deck.
Parker is still plywood all day, had a 2120 with a few quality issues too, no thanks! NC is the way to go for sure!
I prefer Steiger Craft, great design and no plywood in floor or hull and composite stringers
@@brinkee7674 Steiger builds a nice boat.
I have fished on this type of boat and having dual steering is a must. If, you want to go out solo it makes a huge difference.
Parker is a tank of a boat. I have for 25 years I work almost every day year round with it. Rock solid.
Pilothouse boat are definitely my thing. Growing up with cabin cruiser type boats here on L.I. they've always been my preferred style. And if I had to chose from the boats you showed the 23' Parker would be my pick.
Ah beautiful New Jersey, wish i would have known you were there! i would have looked for you. Thats where we bought the tidewater lol. Great video as always John
That 2820 was awesome. The price jumped quite a bit but you had twins and a second steering position out back, which I think amazing fishing and docking.
Great video John you done this one to my liking can’t beat the pilot house warm and dry and out of the sun if you want to I have the Pursuit 25 WA and love it The North Coast looks like one hell of a boat 👍🥃
I can't believe that 315 doesn't have an exercise bike! But seriously, that is an awesome boat! I used to fish with a buddy whose dad had a real nice Albin and it was great to have all those creature comforts on the trips lasting several days (nights in the marina). I had a Defiance Admiral 220EX fishing in the PacNW. Pretty similar to a Parker but it had in floor fish boxes which I really liked. I'm in Florida waters now and will be looking for another boat after I my boss gets a new kitchen. Although odds are high it will be a CC, another Pilot house isn't out of the question. They are really nice when the weather gets snotty which it even does here in Florida.
Thanks for another Great informative video 👍
I had and regrettably sold an ‘07 NorthCoast 23 HT with a 200 Suzuki. Very nice fishing cockpit and pilot house provided great shelter on cold and rainy New England days. Sliding side windows offered plenty of ventilation on hot days. Downside was the 10 degree deadrise and head chine made for a rough ride in the chop. Would definitely recommend deep-V for anyone ordering a 23.
Sounds identical to the 23 Maycraft Pilot I owned. Exact sentiments
We were there looking at these exact boats. For me the Northcoast 25 was where it's at.
From a fisherman’s point of view my 28’ Steiger Craft Miami with twin 300 Yamahas and 10ft beam solid 1 inch deck with no wood under the deck is a good fishing boat. The North Coast 31’ has better amenities and wife appeal but at 400k it’s too much money for a 31’.
The Steiger is a fire hose boat after fishing. Hose it down walk away. Plus I paid 109k used for 2016.
Those step down Parker pilot houses are tough to see out from the captains chair in anything but flat water, hence the need for 2nd stations to stand up at. The Steiger and Judge do not step down. Ironically, my old Grady 25 Sailfish with bracket twins, side by side with a 25 Parker with bracket is the same length pulpit tip to motor back, yet I’m up 2 full steps to my captains chair. I see over the worse sees. The Parker has more cockpit than my Grady but I have a huge cabin with enclosed head and plenty of headroom, and I’m 6’1”. No ducking to get up on the bridge. The Parker house roof is massive construction so keeping them down as low as possible helps mitigating the rocking.
Great video, been eyeing the NC 25, any chance you looked at the 26’CC?? Thats also of interest- and you couldn’t have picked a better day!
I did not check out the CCs but imagine they’re also very nice….
Great video 👍 Okay how about the Catamarans with Pilot house next? I’m thinking Eastward. On their website they have a Seaward 2400 Cruiser cat and a Horizon 3000 coming soon. Maybe a Review of them when they make their first ones? I think you know that Dave guy Jigging 🤔
NorthCoast seems like a real nice pilot house-probably very popular up in New England and on the Pacific West coast
i'm looking at a c-dory 22' cruiser. been wanting one for quite some time.
Man I love love love steiger craft, I'm from cape may
I think half the comments here were about Steigercrafts LOL.
Unfortunately, they were not at the show because it would’ve made for a great comparison.
I have called the factory three times trying to schedule a visit to do a review and I’ve received zero return calls for my efforts. My presumption is they are selling enough boats and don’t have time for me.
amazing 31' WOW!!!
Would have loved to see the NC 23. I’m torn between that and the 23’ Steiger
Aren’t they beautiful? I had tickets for the show but couldn’t make it. I paid 10g less for my 2021 2120 got it from those guys too, I guess I got in before the craze lol…. With a 200! Wish I’d gotten the 23 or 25, marina fees scared me lol.
Great stuff as usual! North coast’s bracket is the best part, wish they did that with the Parker.
💯 on the walk thru to the helm…
I still like the Steiger's. I had a factory tour in Bellport. They make everything in house, except for hardware. Well worth the tour that would make a great video. 👍
I’ve tried - no one returns my phone calls - have called at least three times
@@jiggingjerks Try calling Joe Zito at Great Bay Marine in Oakdale. I know he watches your channel and he also watches the Skinner channel. He will be able to get you a tour. Mention my name Bobby Russo. 👍
@@robertrusso2122 thank you Bobby! Will do
Stieger, Parker, defiance
In this order. Best top 3
I'm not a fan of pilothouse boats. However, if I had to choose, I'd take the NorthCoast boats hands down!
The step down into the house on the Parker would be a no-go for me. Running back up to make another drift while fluking and dealing with the step-down drift after drift would get old fast. Had a 23 Steiger Miami about 20 years ago. Great boat for drift fishing. All electronics were clearly visible while fishing from out back. Those Northcoast's were very nice rigs.
Great video. I stay in California if the sell out here im sure a major price jump.
31 Northcoast for 400K, crazy price for a Northcoast!
For cold weather or charter they're great but in Florida Center console is the thing
Aluminum ones are do for my fav
You and your boat shows. Are you still considering a Freeman or other catamaran?
Eastward - yes
🤷♂While everyone west of Appalacia is asking "Haven't you ever heard of aluminum hulls?"
Hahaha….very true
You mentioned you had a Maycraft, How did you like it? Was thinking of a 2550....How did it ride? I do go off sometimes for inshore tuna....Thank you....
I had the 23 pilot house, which is significantly smaller than the 25. Materials it was not a great riding boat with only 10° of dead rise. I use the tabs liberally. We are working on them right now as we speak and the ride was tolerable, but honestly, I think you would want a little more deep Vee if you are going offshore at all.
@@jiggingjerks Have been looking for a early 2000 23 Grady with a single on a bracket... thank you ...keep up the great videos....
Man I wish I knew you went. We could have met up. I would have bought lunch!
those NorthCoast's are absolutely gorgeous, if i wanted a pilothouse thats what id go with
I agree!
What about steiger craft
@@tylercritelli587 I didn’t see them at this Show.
Yass much needed stuck between venter hybrid or walkaround
Never heard of north coast, thanks for the tour. When will we be seeing a tour of your new boat
2023 most likely but I will have a new “small boat” this year. More to come on that
@@jiggingjerks congratulations
Good video yo
Hey JJ. Nice job as always. Not a fan of pilot. Love my center console. Florida baby....😎🇺🇸
Thanks Ray! I’ve owned both and love my CC but there are days in April and November here in NY that I wished I still had a PH
Know a guy from work selling a 2014 seavee 340B 3x 300 verados. 269k raritan marina in laurence harbor Nj forgot to add that. If you know anyone interested. Boat is fully loaded and in mint condition!
Hey! I’m from Bristol!! All great boats.. funny no matter what style or how big, 2 is my perfect amount of anglers for any boat!? In my opinion!? But after my buddy picked up a used 26’ glacier bay cc 8 years ago I am kinda leaning towards kitty cats.. cuts through the slop in BI sound like butter..
Me too!
@@briandarling7276 I played soccer @ Bp Connelly in Fall River in the 70s
@@jtpalooki7757 I only played youth soccer in Bristol in the 80’s/early 90’s. Never took it beyond that.
Not that they were at the show this year. But you should compare Steiger craft to these two..
Forget the boats I want a video of the girl in the grey shirts day at the boat show.
Hahahaha
Those pilot house boats are beautiful and comfortable and are really all purpose. But I don’t think they can be trailed around easily
The bilge access is for a seakeeper
What's the difference between them and express? I thought "Pilot house" is something like everglades 290, enclosed but with "fishing around" space even more than a walkaround.
I think, historically, pilot houses are more in the mold of manufacturers like Parker, Maycraft, and Steiger, where you have a fully enclosed helm area, where you drive. Expresses can be closed in with curtains, but typically they don’t have that full three sided windshield treatment.
General marine in southern maine custom fishing boats center consoles and cabin models
Your missing the Steigercraft 28 and 31 Miami, or Fisherman models. Strong, well designed, open, and 100k less than a Northcoast! Steigercraft 31 Fisherman with twin 300's is simply the best out there, IMHO.
Unfortunately, they weren’t at the Show. I’ve called Steiger numerous times asking for a factory tour. No response…..
I'd love to see your comparison to the Defiance line. I was at a show yesterday and was really impressed by their boats and the price
Pacific NW Show? Not much of a presence unfortunately on the East coast….
@@jiggingjerks they were at the chesapeake boat show in Maryland
@@kylemcmaster7097 interesting. They’re mostly known as a NW boat. I almost bought one in 2016…
Steiger craft all day every day ....
I like the fact the Parker entire cabin is fiberglass and not eisenglass.
When will we see the 24 ft center console videos from Miami boat show
I can do that one soon. Have a ton of boat vids still not done from Stuart, Miami and AC.
Great
Comparing the edgewater 230 and Cobia 240
Love both boats
John, love the content. I’m not trolling here but you got to correct yourself, you keep referring to digital throttles as digital steering. LOL
I do it over and over… I know
Liked Parker, but now Northcoast
Have you looked at the cut Waters
Yes. I have a video floating out there from last year
Too bad Arrowcat wasn't at the show. They have a unique boat at 32ft. that has a very functional layout for comfort and space. It's really their old 30 ft model, but they extended the bracket in the stern and renamed the model the 32. It's not really a die-hard fishing boat, but you can get an upper station on it which makes it an impressive machine. I think the Arrowcat goes for just over 300k which compared to these pilot house boats, is a package with better value, seaworthiness, and comfort. I'm more or less disappointed that as compared to center consoles, it doesn't appear pilot house designs have evolved into a sleeker design. They look like they did 25 years ago, and 25 years ago, these boats were probably less than 1/2 the price.
Its rare that any production boat company makes a true charter boat, especially if you are truly serious about it.
Way, way too much willy weekender BS. A lot of bolt on crap. Simple things like cheap plastic deck hatches and deck plates that get kicked, stomped on, and just leak. You had the right idea about getting that Eastward cat built. Example, that Northcoast and those mega cheap plastic crap. If you're a plumber you're not running a hyundia pick up truck.
digital throttle controls, not steering. You see that big round thing with the spokes? Thats for steering.......
Level deck is the best….Phew reel soon fish on
For the $200k price of the 2820, that’s my choice. But I am bias to the Parker brand with my 2120. I was at the show and felt the Northcoast quality was not as nice as my boat. Also Parker doesn’t make a 23 PH in a mod v. Only DV
I think that 2820 is the deal of the year!
Does quicksilver sell boats in The US? Why are Boats in england soo much less.
I'm not familiar with that brand so I'm leaning towards not sold here. What would a 7 meter cabin boat sell for in England?
Any boats made in the US in the 15-18 ft range with pilothouse ?
The closest I can think of is the Parker 2120. Sadly, that's almost 100k USD
Gassin up boats this year is gonna be rough
For sure….not looking forward to first trip and seeing what they are charging….
When you said that, you had no idea how bad it was going to be.
What about Boston Whaler?
I’m not aware of a PH model from them
Dammm, my head hurts from trying to read those specs.... I subbed but please practice your filming....
from Spain
You have it partially wrong about pilot houses, I think most people like pilot houses because it keeps them dry from getting splashed by the chop,,that’s why we like them here in warm Hawaii
That is a very fair point. I don’t see many when I track down to Florida. Clearly, here in the Northeast, it’s more of a weather protection thing. We have lots of cold wins in the spring and fall.
Steigercraft man?? Lol I don't like the parker step down either.
Not at the show unfortunately
I hear ya. I've been looking for a while...so damn expensive. One of these days I'll pull the trigger. I gotta get back on the sound!
How did you leave Steiger out of the conversation??
They were not at the show. Believe me, I would have included them if they were there
@@jiggingjerks makes sense. I have a Steiger so I am biased. You’ve seen my boat was docked next to papas and John on strongs on the sound 2 seasons ago. The white 28.
@@vm859 yeah man - Steiger is like the one brand I’ve never reviewed. If you’re up for it, email me when she’s in the water and we can do a walk through: jiggingjerks@gmail.com
@@jiggingjerks yeah for sure will be in the water in a couple of weeks.
Parker 28 for 200k or NC 315 for 400k-what did I miss?
Nada. Was shocked at that Parker price (in 2022). The NC 315 was nice though…but 400k….
@@jiggingjerks when do you start your charter season? I'm in huntington and would like to take a trip this spring.
@@josephpolestino7865 May but u fortunately all booked up this year
@@jiggingjerks good for you. I'm a fan-really like the you tube vids.
@@jiggingjerks tell Fisel to make some room for us
Ilike the 400kboat who built that one
It would be awesome to own one of these PHB MY GAWSH WHO HAS 100k just hanging out plus another 50k to run it store it etc…😂
Why is bilge access important
Because if you ever need to change a bilge pump, a washdown or livewell pump or hose, it can be the difference between an easy fix or hours of struggling at contorted angles :)
If you’re thinking of getting a pilot house, take a look at DeFiance. They’re a company out of Washington state and in a lot aspects I prefer them over Parkers or Steiger
I almost bought one years ago and was talked out of it by guys on The Bloody Deck (a west coast fishing forum). Got a ton of private messages saying they have lots of structural issues. Was enough to scare me off…
@@jiggingjerks I know plenty of guys running them on the West Coast from Alaska to Southern California and to a man they all rave about them, I will say that all those guy’s boats are 5 years old or less, so perhaps they are improved them since you looked. I almost pulled the trigger on a 28’ . I haven’t visited the Bloody Decks page in years, thanks for reminding me about it.
@@jiggingjerks I joined Bloody Decks in 2006 and was one of those guys with a Defiance. I had issues with my new Admiral 220EX and ultimately got rid of it and got a Duckworth. (which was delivered perfect and performed perfectly) Quality control and lots of return trips to the factory with the first summer of fishing lost. It ended in frustration and money down the drain. None the less, once the many bugs were worked out, it turned out to be a great fishing platform for the PacNWs rough and cold waters. Whoever bought my boat got a really good machine. Unfortunately, by then, I was done with it. I will say that I did miss that deep V hull when I headed west from Cape Flattery in the spring halibut season in my aluminum boat. My issues were mainly rigging and I will say that I was never concerned about the structural integrity of the boat. But...I didn't need to put a bigger motor on than the 150 Honda that was standard equipment at that time because I'm just a little guy...
Parker : Infamous dealer of the Crooked Pilothouse. BUYER BEWARE.
Nice! Have you seen Out on the reef. The floor in his Parker is 2 inches out of level and he calls his boat “the crooked pilot house”. Not impressed with Parker!
I have. To be fair, Parker offered to fix it but he wanted a new boat. Not taking sides or anything but pointing out they did offer to fix
@@jiggingjerks My point is that that should never have happened and there is no way they didn't know when they sent that boat out.
@@benduea2713 understood
Judge?
Didn’t see them there
Wow it sucks for the price. I mean really.
Parker has a horrible reputation. Check out out on the reef’s channel
It ain't happening
Muito pobres
I thought you were at a Joe Biden rally with all the empty seats.
Hahahahaha
camera operator cozez seasickness .. cant watch .. HOLD STILL, or give up the impatience, it aint a race
meh
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