Sport Cabin Series

287 Explorer

A high-performance Sport Cabin — standard with Seakeeper Ride — engineered for anglers and offshore adventurers who demand durability, comfort, and all-weather capability.

The Parker 287 Explorer is a high-performance Sport Cabin boat designed for anglers and recreational boaters who demand durability, functionality, and comfort. Its rugged construction and easy-to-maneuver deck make it a popular choice for commercial fishing, charters, and serious offshore adventures. The spacious, well-appointed cabin provides protection from the elements and exceptional comfort, making it ideal for extended trips or variable weather conditions. This model now comes standard with Seakeeper Ride, dramatically improving stability and completely transforming how the boat handles and performs in all conditions. The 287 Explorer offers remarkable versatility — equally suited for offshore fishing, diving, cruising, or enjoying a day of leisure on the water. Its combination of rugged dependability and comfortable amenities makes it a true all-purpose Sport Cabin, delivering a reliable, high-performance on-water experience while reflecting Parker’s legacy of quality craftsmanship and innovation.

COMING SOON

Walkthrough · Parker 287 Explorer

Sport Cabin Capability.

Seakeeper Smooth.

27′ 9″

Length

32′ 9″

LOA w/ Pulpit & Motor

9′ 5″

Beam

19°

Deadrise

232 gal.

Fuel

700 HP

Max HP

This Model Is Equipped With

Seakeeper Ride

Standard Seakeeper 525 Ride actively counters pitch, roll, and yaw — completely transforming how the 287 Explorer handles chop, beam seas, and long runs offshore.

Standard on 287 Explorer

Active Stabilization

Smoother Offshore Ride

Better Control at Speed

Key Benefits

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Dramatic Stability Gains

Seakeeper Ride deploys controlled lift at the transom to reduce pitch and roll, settling the hull in sea states that normally beat up a Sport Cabin offshore.

Sport Cabin Protection

A fully enclosed pilothouse with 77″ headroom, sliding screened side windows, and port and starboard opening windshields keeps the crew dry, warm, and confident when conditions turn.

Confident Handling

Active corrections at speed mean tighter, more predictable cornering and less correction at the wheel — even on long offshore runs.

Built Like a Parker

Thru-bolted hull and deck joint with stainless fasteners, flotation foam, and a self-bailing cockpit — backed by a transferable Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty.

All-Purpose Layout

A 12-passenger rating, 9’5″ beam, and 232-gallon fuel capacity give the 287 Explorer the range and space for offshore fishing, diving, charters, and family days alike.

Performance

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Sport Cabin Hull

A 19° transom deadrise paired with a rugged composite hull tracks true at cruise — stable at rest and seaworthy when the wind picks up offshore.

Twin Yamaha Power

Rig with Twin Yamaha F250USB2, Twin F300USB2, or Twin F350USA2 outboards for up to 700 HP of total offshore-ready power.

Standard Seakeeper Ride

The Seakeeper 525 Ride stabilization system is standard equipment — reducing pitch and roll for a noticeably smoother, drier ride in all conditions.

Built for the Run

A 32’9″ LOA with pulpit and motor, 9’5″ beam, and 6,900 lb dry weight make the 287 Explorer composed offshore yet manageable back at the dock.

Standard Features

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Composite Construction

Thru-bolted hull and deck joint with stainless steel fasteners, flotation foam, self-bailing cockpit, and a heavy duty rub rail with stainless insert — backed by a transferable Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty.

Redesigned Pilothouse

59″L x 82″W pilothouse with 77″ headroom, port and starboard opening windshields, sliding screened side windows, ladder back chairs, companion seats with interior storage, and LED overhead lighting.

Twin Berth Cabin

Twin berths with 44″ of headroom, cushions and storage, port and starboard portlights with screens, overhead ventilation hatch, and a lockable entrance door with companionway hatch.

Garmin Electronics

Comes standard with a Garmin GPS Map 943 XS with GT12M-TH transducer and VHF 115 with antenna — ready to navigate, sound, and communicate out of the box.

Helm & Audio

Hydraulic steering with stainless wheel, a windlass with 300′ of anchor rode, port and starboard windshield wipers, a Wet Sounds stereo with four speakers, LED spreader light, and LED cockpit lighting.

Fishing

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Full Transom & Livewell

Full transom with bracket includes a swim platform and ladder, a transom fishbox, 35-gallon livewell, and a transom door for easy access to the water.

Rod Storage & Toe Rails

Four gunwale-mounted stainless rod holders, a 6-rod aluminum rocket launcher, and rod storage with toe rails under the gunwales keep a full spread ready.

Washdown System

Raw water washdown plus a fresh water washdown keep the deck, gear, and catch clean from first cast to the last fish of the day.

Upgraded Rocket Launchers

Step up to a 10-rod upgraded rocket launcher in anodized, white, or black powder coat — and add a 4-tray tackle storage cabinet in the companion seat.

Available Options

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Premium Hull Colors

Choose from Marsh Mist, Tide’s Edge Blue, Shackleford Tan, Horizon Blue, Mocha Mousse, Gun Metal Grey, Fathom Blue, or Blackwater Cypress — with optional two-tone hull and bootstripe.

Second Station & Bow Thruster

Add a freestanding or bulkhead second station for twin engine packages, plus a bow thruster with joystick at the helm — or joysticks at both helm and second station.

Upgraded Garmin Helm

Step up to Garmin 9210 or 9213 XSV displays with GT12M-TH transducer and VHF 115, then add Sirius XM weather, 18″/24″ xHD radar, or GMR Fantom 54 open array radar.

Premium Lighting & Vision

Add Wet Sounds LED speaker upgrades, an additional LED spreader light, a Black Oak Low Pro or 30″ curved light bar, Lumitec Quattro underwater lights, and the SiOnyx Nightwave camera.

Climate & Galley

Add a Dometic 12V air conditioner or Mabru 12,000 BTU Heat/AC, a galley cabinet with sink, freshwater tank, 12V refrigerator and stove, plus a cockpit sunshade with stainless frame.

Premium Seating

Upgraded upholstery in Chill Brown, Chill Navy, or White Premium with Parker stitching — paired with Seaspension pedestals, deluxe helm chairs, and a port-side full length lounge seat.