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2025 Parker 257 Explorer

The Parker 257 Explorer is a versatile and durable pilothouse boat built for both serious anglers and recreational boaters seeking performance, comfort, and reliability. Its spacious, fully enclosed cabin provides protection from the elements, ensuring a comfortable ride in all weather conditions. The expansive deck area offers ample space for fishing and gear storage, while the thoughtfully designed interior maximizes convenience and comfort for longer excursions. This model now comes standard with Seakeeper Ride, dramatically improving stability and completely transforming how the boat handles and performs in all conditions. The 257 Explorer is equally well-suited for adventure, leisure, and offshore fishing, offering the versatility to enjoy serious angling, family cruising, or a day exploring sandbars and coastal waters. With its rugged construction, reliable performance, and superior seaworthiness, the Parker 257 Explorer delivers a premium on-water experience while reflecting Parker’s commitment to quality, innovation, and functionality.

Features may include:

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

• Flotation Foam

• Self-Bailing Cockpit

• Thru-Bolted Hull & Deck Joint (Stainless Steel Fasteners)

• 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 Berths: 76"L x 64"W, 44" Headroom, Storage & Cushions, Headliner, Portlights (Port & Starboard) w/ Screens, Overhead Ventilation Hatch w/ Screen, Anchor Locker Door, Lockable Entrance Door w/ Companionway Hatch

• Pilothouse: 59"L x 82"W, 76" Headroom, Tinted Windshields (Port & Starboard Opening), Sliding Side Windows w/ Anodized Aluminum Frame & Forward), Companion Seats (Port, Starboard, & Aft) & Interior Storage, Non-Skid on Pilothouse Floor, Grabrails (Port & Starboard) on Aft Bulkhead, Cup Holders (2) on Dash, LED Cabin Lighting

• STANDARD CABIN CONFIGURATION: Port: Forward facing seat and inward facing rear companion seat, Starboard: Captain Chair and inward facing rear companion seat

• 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

• Rod Storage & Toe Rails Under Gunwale

• Raw Water Wash Down

• Fresh Water Washdown

• Electric Flushing Head w/Holding Tank & Macerator Pump

• Pulpit w/ Roller