Highway Marine

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2025 Parker 247 Explorer

The Parker 247 Explorer is a versatile and robust composite Sport Cabin boat built for anglers and recreational boaters who demand performance, durability, and comfort. Its sturdy construction and redesigned pilothouse provide protection and confidence in a variety of conditions, while ample storage, in-floor fishboxes, and a well-thought-out layout make it practical for both fishing and leisure activities. This model now comes standard with Seakeeper Ride, dramatically improving stability and completely transforming how the boat handles and performs in all conditions. The 247 Explorer excels in both adventure and leisure, offering capabilities for offshore fishing, cruising, diving, or enjoying a day at the sandbar with family and friends. Its combination of rugged dependability and comfortable amenities makes it a true all-purpose boat. Known for its stability and seaworthiness, the Parker 247 Explorer delivers a premium on-water experience while reflecting Parker’s legacy of quality craftsmanship and innovation.

Features may include:

• Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty - Transferrable to 2nd owner* (See warranty details)

• Fiberglass Liner Construction w/ Coosa Transom & Gunwales

• Flotation Foam

• Self-Bailing Cockpit

• Heavy Duty Rub Rail w/ Stainless Steel Insert

• Gemlux premium cup holders (4)

• Stainless Steel Bow Rail (1 ¼" diameter)

• Stainless Steel Handrails on Top & Sides of Pilothouse

• Stainless Steel Flush Mount Cleats (2 Bow, 2 Midship & 2 Stern)

• Swim Platform w/ Ladder

• Seakeeper 450 Ride System

• Twin Berth: 40" Headroom, storage & cushions, overhead ventilation hatch with screen, porta-potty

• Pilothouse (57"L X 84"W): Windshields (starboard hinged), sliding side windows with screens, ladder back seating with footrests, interior storage & grabrails, non-skid pilothouse floor, LED cabin lighting

• STANDARD CABIN CONFIRGURATION: Port: Step Down w/ forward facing seat and inward facing rear companion seat, Starboard: Single Captain Chair

• Windshield Wipers (Port & Starboard)

• Windlass with 300' of Anchor Rode

• Hydraulic Steering w/ Stainless Steel Wheel

• Wetsounds Stereo with Speakers (4)

• LED Spreader Light

• Blue LED Underwater Lights (2) - 6 LED Light

• LED Cockpit Lighting

• Garmin GPS Map 943 XS & GT12M-TH Transducer w/ VHF 115 & Antenna

• Standard White Parker Upholstery

• Cockpit Coaming Bolsters (Port & Starboard)

• Full Transom w/ Bracket (Swim Platform & Ladder), Transom Fish box, 35 Gallon Livewell and Transom Door

• Gunwale Mounted Stainless Steel Rod Holders (4)

• Rocket Launcher, Aluminum, 6 Rods

• Aft In Floor Fish Boxes (2) w/ Macerator

• Transom 15 Degree Rod Holders (5)

• Raw Water Wash Down

• Fresh Water Washdown (14.5 Gal)