Nope, this boat isn't the Parker we see here in the US of A - it's actually built in Poland. We found it while walking the docks ("pontoons," in British-speak) at the Southampton Boat Show. Why shoot a First Look video of a boat that's not even available in the states? Because giving this boat the once-over I noticed a lot of little things those European builders do, which we could learn from.


A lot of these details and tweaks - especially the use of a diesel in boats of this size - are just plain smart. Hopefully, builders on this side of "the pond" will pick up a thing or two from the Polish Parkers.

Parker 770

The Parker 770 weekender is built in Poland, and there are a few lessons aboard for US builders.

Written by: Lenny Rudow
With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, Lenny Rudow has contributed to publications including YachtWorld, boats.com, Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World, Saltwater Sportsman, Texas Fish & Game, and many others. Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and he has won numerous BWI and OWAA writing awards.