Parker

Parker is an American boat builder based in Beaufort, North Carolina. The company traces its origins to the late 1960s and builds fiberglass fishing and utility boats under the Parker Offshore name. It became part of Correct Craft in 2019.

Parker Offshore says it was born in the late 1960s along North Carolina’s Outer Banks region, in Beaufort, where local boatbuilding traditions shaped the brand. Correct Craft states that Parker Marine was founded by the Parker family in 1972 and began formal operations around that time, with a move to its current Beaufort facility in 1986. The company describes its boats as rooted in coastal working-boat needs, with a focus on durability and practical use in rough water.

Parker’s range centers on fiberglass fishing boats and family-oriented utility craft, including center consoles, pilothouse models, sportfishing boats, and weekend cruisers. The brand is known for straightforward layouts, shallow- to moderate-deadrise hulls on many models, and a reputation built around offshore capability and rugged construction. Current and recent model names associated with the brand include the 630 Bow Rider, 790 Explorer, and 800 Weekend, reflecting the company’s mix of compact day boats and larger cabin-equipped designs.