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Parker Offshore Boats & Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters form Alliance

by Parker Offshore 24 Aug 2024 10:53 PDT
Parker Boats to announce partnership with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters © Parker Boats

Parker Boats, a leading manufacturer of high-quality boats, is proud to announce its partnership with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters, a premier fishing charter company based in Oriental, North Carolina. This partnership highlights Parker Boats' commitment to supporting local businesses and promoting the joys of boating and fishing in the beautiful waters of the Pamlico Sound and beyond.

Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters, situated in the challenging waters of the Pamlico Sound, is led by Captain Dave Hegel. With decades of experience in the marine industry, including executive roles at Johnson & Evinrude Outboards and top US boat brands, Captain Dave brings invaluable expertise to our partnership.

"Captain Dave Hegel's deep understanding of the marine business, highly-rated charter service, and passion for boating make him an ideal partner for Parker," said Scott Bauer, President of Parker Offshore. "His real-world feedback will help us continue to deliver top-quality, well-designed boats that perform under the most demanding conditions."

Captain Dave's journey with Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters began in the 1980s while he was a student at East Carolina University. On many fall weekends, he would travel to Oriental, NC, to pursue the legendary "Old Drum" in the Neuse River. Decades later, Dave and his wife Carol retired to their favorite fishing spot, where he now guides full-time.

"I've fished all over the world but always returned to NC in the fall to chase these giant 'Old Drum.' The Pamlico Sound is one of the East Coast's most treacherous waters, and when I take my clients out, I need a reliable and safe vessel," said Captain Dave Hegel. "Parker Offshore has produced some of the highest quality boats for decades. When I decided to approach Parker, there was no second choice. I was 100% committed to using a Parker for my business because I knew it was built with the Pamlico Sound in its DNA. I've wanted a Parker since my first ride in the 1990s."

Parker Offshore hopes to garner real-world insights from Captain Dave Hegel to enhance future products and inform our customer experience. The partnership is a natural extension of Parker Boats' mission to improve the boating experience for enthusiasts.

To learn more about the Parker experience, visit www.parkerboats.com.

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