2026 Parker 287 Explorer

The 2026 Parker 287 Explorer is a 28-foot sportfish designed for serious offshore work and coastal cruising. Built from fiberglass with heavy-duty construction—including a thru-bolted hull and deck joint, stainless steel rub rail insert, and self-bailing cockpit—the boat combines rugged durability with functional comfort. Power comes from three Yamaha engines delivering the torque needed for extended range and confident seakeeping. A standard Seakeeper Ride stabilization system transforms handling across varying sea states.

The cabin features twin berths with 44 inches of headroom, an overhead ventilation hatch, and cabin lighting. The pilothouse offers 77 inches of headroom, tinted windshields that open on port and starboard sides, sliding windows with screens, and ladder-back seating with cushions. An electric head with holding tank and macerator pump serves the single head compartment. Navigation and helm operations center around a Garmin GPS Map 943 XS with GT12M-TH transducer, VHF 115 with antenna, hydraulic steering with stainless steel wheel and tilt helm, and hydraulic digital electric steering integrated into the engine system.

Fishing equipment includes a 35-gallon livewell, large transom fish box, aluminum six-rod Rocket Launcher, four gunwale-mounted stainless steel rod holders, under-gunwale rod storage with toe rails, and both raw water and fresh water washdown systems. Blue LED underwater lights and LED cockpit and spreader lighting support night operations. A Wetsounds stereo system with four high-output speakers provides audio throughout the boat.

Standard anchoring equipment consists of a windlass with 300 feet of anchor rode and a pulley roller setup. The boat features white upholstery, diamond non-skid surfaces, and a limited lifetime hull warranty.