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Parker 790 Explorer for sale


Boat Details

This 2020 model year Parker 790 Explorer is a modern cabin boat designed for versatile use, blending day cruising with overnight stays, featuring a new deep-V, twin-step hull for better comfort and efficiency, an integrated engine bracket for improved performance, and a well-appointed cabin with berths, galley, and a separate toilet/shower compartment, powered by a single Mercury 225hp V6 outboard for speeds over 30kts.

The boat combines the twin stepped hull and reverse angle windscreen of an adventure boat with the higher freeboard and full width cabin of a sports cruiser giving great performance and styling and much more usable accommodation for a boat of this size.

A new, modern twin-step hull with a deeper V-shape, improves comfort, fuel economy, and speed by reducing planing threshold and friction. Offering excellent speed and efficient cruising (around 25 knots) with a single outboard engine.

Sleeps 3+1 people with a main double berth, a separate single berth, and convertible dining space, plus a dedicated heads compartment (toilet/shower) and a functional galley.

Suited for day trips, weekend cruises, fishing, and overnight stays, with a spacious deck and U-shaped seating.

A modern pilothouse style with large windows and a sliding aft door for easy access and great natural light. Ideal For families or groups seeking a comfortable, capable boat for coastal exploration. Boaters looking for improved efficiency and comfort compared to older pilothouse designs.

Those wanting a versatile boat for various water activities, from fishing to relaxing cruises. In short, the 2020 Parker 790 Explorer is known for its innovative hull, practical living space, and strong performance, making it a popular choice in its category.


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Dimensions

LOA 8.44 m
LWL6.99m
Beam 2.87 m
Draft 0.50 m
Displacement 2,450kg (ex engine)

Hull & Deck

  • Twin step resin infused hull - Vacuum infused, composite sandwich with multiaxial reinforcement to save weight, increase stiffness and improve comfort
  • GRP sandwich deck and deckhouse construction
  • Bathing platforms either side of engine
  • Antifouling - new in readiness for 2026 season
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Deck Equipment

  • Electric windlass with anchor warp and chain
  • Sliding side windows in deckhouse
  • Large sliding aft door
  • Stainless steel grabrail on raised bulwark and deckhouse
  • Mooring cleats
  • Boarding ladder
  • Windscreen wipers
  • Teak cockpit table with L shaped sofa seating
  • Ski pole upgrade
  • Bench seat (Flippable back rest for facing fwd or aft)
  • Flexiteek decking upgrade to swim platform, cockpit and steps
  • Roof bars
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Interior & Accommodation

Sleeps 3+1 people with a main double berth, a separate single berth, and convertible dining space, plus a dedicated heads compartment (toilet/shower) and a functional galley.

Including deluxe interior upgrade

Saloon

  • Dining table
  • 2 athwartships bench seats (the forward one has a flippable backrest to create either forward or aft facing)
  • Helm seat to starboard
  • Double seat set to port
  • Curtains

Galley

  • Portable Gas Cooker
  • Refrigerator
  • Food preparation surface

NAVIGATION

  • 9 inch Go9 Plotter
  • VHF Radio

Forward Cabin

  • Double V berth
  • Under saloon single berth

Heads

  • Marine WC
  • Holding tank (40l)
  • Wash basin 
  • Shower head faucet
  • Storage space
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Navigation Equipment

  • 9inch Go9 Plotter
  • VHF Radio
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Machinery & Propulsion

  • Mercury 225hp V6 outboard engine
  • Through service history including winter 2025/6 in readiness for the 2026 season
  • 199 engine hours
  • Bow thruster
  • Trim tabs
  • 2nd Battery
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Electrical Systems

  • 12v system
  • 220v Shore power
  • 2 x Batteries
  • Solar panel and battery charging system for the engine battery 
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Audio Visual

  • Twin zone cabin/cockpit four speaker Fusion stereo system
  • Additional outdoor speakers
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Plumbing & Tankage

  • 100 litre Water tank
  • 230 litre Fuel tank
  • 40 litre holding tank
  • Hot and cold water
  • Deck shower on stbd bathing platform

Canvas work

  • Covers
  • Cushions
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Safety Equipment

  • Not included

Additional Equipment

  • 4 Fenders
  • Warps

Please Note:

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as life rafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner's specific needs.

Whilst we make best effort to obtain documentation from Vendors it is advisable to check what is available before travelling to view or making an offer.


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Finance

Michael Schmidt & Partner Ltd is a broker not a lender and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN 670759. Michael Schmidt & Partner Ltd will not charge you any fee for this service as we will receive payment by way of fees direct from CGI FINANCE. The amount of the fees we receive from CGI FINANCE does not vary depending on the features of the loan and this payment does not affect the amount payable under the terms of the loan agreement. The above illustrations are not contractually binding. The financial information contained herein is for information purposes only (by way of example) and may be subject to change by the provider, CGI FINANCE. Terms and conditions apply. Any loans will be subject to a customer approval, a satisfactory affordability assessment and a good credit history. A security will be placed over your boat in the form of a mortgage. Your boat may therefore be at risk if you do not keep up the repayments on your loan.