Parker Offshore’s 23 SE provides all-fiberglass construction, Yamaha F250 outboard power, plus an optional factory-rigged 36-volt MotorGuide trolling motor and 10-foot Power-Pole.
To enhance performance, the builder modified the existing shallow-draft SE hull design with two added lifting strakes, improving planing and rough-water handling.
A 6-second rip to 30 mph and a 48 mph top speed add fun and confidence at sea. At its most economical cruising speed of 25 mph and 3,500 rpm, the 23 SE can make over 300 miles with reserve fuel. In our tests, it sliced and diced the heavy stuff while keeping the crew dry and comfortable.
In the bow, a well-designed anchor locker houses deep and finished anchor stowage, plus access to the trolling-motor plug. The optional V-seating in the bow, which can be added during the build or after boat is purchased, has ample storage underneath the twin facing bench seats.
The center console features a folding cushioned seat over a built-in insulated cooler up front. The optional black powder-coated T-top hardtop is fitted with speakers to complete the Wet Sounds stereo option. There’s also a built-in electronics box overhead for radios and gear. The dash panel spans the entire console and can be ordered and fitted with several different Garmin graph packages.
Underneath the console is a small cabin with a portable head, and access to rigging and battery chargers for house and trolling-motor batteries. A standard leaning-post pilot’s seat provides the stability and cushion for rough-water running.
Belowdecks, there’s a 14-gallon freshwater washdown tank for the stern-mounted freshwater shower. Twin rear seats house an underseat cooler on the port side and dry storage to starboard. There’s a cool (optional) splashwell insert to close up the stern area, making it harder for backwash to come aboard the aft deck. Delete it for a roomier cockpit. The Yamaha 250 is the Parker 23 SE’s largest available engine, and it makes this hull perform whether conditions are serene or severe.
High Points
- Optional bow seating adds comfort and an elevated platform for casting a net.
- Abaft, the optional splashwell bulkhead closes the transom from backwash.
- Easy-access side panel houses battery main breakers and on/off switches.
How We Tested
- Engine: Yamaha F250 four-stroke
- Drive/Prop: Outboard/Yamaha Saltwater Series II 15.5″ x 16″
- Gear Ratio: 1.75:1 Fuel Load: 109 gal. Crew Weight: 400 lb.
Pricing and Specs
| Price: | $118,634 (as tested); $70,606 (base) |
| LOA: | 25’2″ |
| Beam: | 8’6″ |
| Draft: | NA |
| Dry Weight: | 4,159 lb. (without engine) |
| Seat/Weight Capacity: | 10/3,123 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 109 gal. |
Parker Boats – Beaufort, North Carolina; parkerboats.com
