Has anyone heard any rumours for the future of Parkers boats, has any builder shown an interest in producing them.

Having had dinner with Bill last week I think I can now confirm that Parker Boats as was will not reappear, and neither will that name as a company.

The 335 and 285 moulds have been sold but if the new owner ever decides to do anything with them remains to be seen.

Bruce Parker has now set up a new company under the logo BPS (for Bruce Parker Sailboats) and is currently building Squibs and Sandhoppers - as he has done for a number of years. I may be developing a new web site for him shortly.

Bill Parker has not sold the Parker 235 moulds and, possibly, Bruce may begin building them again, depending on the success of his business venture. The Parkers also have a large amount of assets for this boat (incidently - Bill would be happy to supply any 235 owners needing spares). It's a matter of 'Watch This Space'.

Bill will be placing notices in some of the sailing mags to this effect shortly.

Regards
Don Harvey

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Thanks for info Don, i hope Bill has come out of it all finacially secure and also no one else buying a Parker was affected.
Looks like i will never get my hands on his new 29 footer design.

Sean

Tried to email you but your address in the Forum database must be out of date. Can you update it or drop me an email so I can get in touch directly?



Regards
Don Harvey

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Hi Don, email is updated.

Sean

If I reply to our email I get

The following message to <rexters@tiscali.co.uk> was undeliverable.
The reason for the problem:
5.1.0 - Unknown address error 550-'5.1.1 <rexters@tiscali.co.uk> recipient rejected'

Is rexters@tiscali.co.uk your correct email address?

Regards
Don Harvey

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Hi Don,
No thats still my old email, i will check to see if it has updated correctly i will also email you, apologies for the confusion.

Hi Don, just checked profile and it is still showing my old address so i have tried to update again, fingers crossed.
i have also emailed you.

Purely out of nosey interest, who has bought the 285 and 335 moulds ?

Jan
275/8

It's a local company near Boston - but there is little hope of them ever using the moulds.

Regards
Don Harvey

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