Parker is based in Beaufort, North Carolina. Its current manufacturing facility is in Beaufort.
What kinds of boats does Parker build?
Parker builds fiberglass boats, including center consoles, pilothouse boats, sportfishing boats, and weekend cruisers. The line is aimed at both fishing and general recreational use.
What is Parker known for?
Parker is known for rugged, practical coastal boats with a strong offshore reputation. The brand’s heritage is tied to working-boat traditions in North Carolina.
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.
History and shipyard
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.
Models and boat style
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.
Teklif iste
Tekne bul