But who's gonna pay the shipping to the land of Qz...
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Matthew Smith
matthewrs...
Jun 15, 2013 7:30 pm
Maybe my friend Sandy could assist in that regard. I heard that he shipped something to another guy at a reduced rate but that guy didn't appreciate it. It's...
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watersporty
Jun 15, 2013 11:40 pm
We were referring to you getting the bote thats willed to you shipped to Oz if ya know what i mean. Although I'm not sure who will shipped an odd shaped...
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portableron
Jun 16, 2013 12:43 am
Hey MATT its also nice to see you have concern for someone you dont even know? I guess you have the inside line on IPs used on a public forum. Or does Sandy...
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Matthew Smith
matthewrs...
Jun 16, 2013 3:19 am
Come in spinner. You just confirmed your identity. No further correspondence will be entered into. Just remember my promise. Thanks, Matt [Non-text portions of...
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portableron
Jun 16, 2013 6:19 am
Hey all Americans! Happy Fathers Day! PS did you guys see the new Oz movie?? Great Flick rent it today P-Ron...
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KTMarty
prog200
Jun 16, 2013 1:50 pm
I just bought a like new 1995 8.5' Porta-bote Genesis III series. I would like to get some recommendations on the best type of outboard motor for this boat. ...
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Matthew Smith
matthewrs...
Jun 16, 2013 8:35 pm
Hi Marty, It seems to me that it depends on a number of factors such as your weight, if you have more than one person in the bote, the amount of gear you are ...
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John Tuach
gudgee1
Jun 17, 2013 9:35 am
Hello I use a Yamaha Malta 3.5 Hp on my 8.5' and whilst I would not make the leaderboard in the Offshore Powerboat Series, it makes about 3 knots in most ...
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Matthew Smith
matthewrs...
Jun 17, 2013 1:00 pm
Hi JT, Thanks for the feedback. Is your outboard 2 stroke of 4 stroke? Thanks, Matt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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watersporty
Jun 17, 2013 5:21 pm
Bigger is better. good luck with that...
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watersporty
Jun 17, 2013 9:08 pm
What I mean is what I would do is get a 8hp 2 stroke so it fits the weight limit and will have the power to get on a plane loaded ie 2 people and gear and go...
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John Tuach
gudgee1
Jun 18, 2013 8:28 am
Two stroke.. Via mobile ... From: Matthew Smith Sent: 17/06/2013 14:00:14 Subject: Re: [California PortaBoters] Re: Outboard motor for 1995 8.5' Porta-bote...
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Herbert J. Hedstrom
hhedstrom...
Jun 18, 2013 2:56 pm
Back in the day 5 and 5.5 hp outboards were very popular, and there still are a lot of them sold new. That means there are a lot of used motors in that range...
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n0mad76
Jun 18, 2013 5:04 pm
Gen III botes have wood transom and are easier to mod then the newer plastic transoms. I use an aluminum U with bolts and T-nuts and its held up well for 3+...
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marcel r
zeeforel70
Jun 18, 2013 6:15 pm
It took a while but now the riddle has been solved. No it was not the outboard touching the bote! It was all due to a friction between the engine shaft and the...
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portabote0513
Jun 18, 2013 6:16 pm
Hi guys/gals! Very nice to see there is a forum for this product to get some help/tips/tricks. I have to say i love my Porta Bote! It works very well for my...
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Zack
djzlatko
Jun 18, 2013 6:19 pm
Glad you got it sorted out and thanks for checking back in. Do I get a cookie? :) ________________________________ From: marcel r <zeeforel70@...> To:...
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Bjarne Tennefoss
ballard770
Jun 18, 2013 6:27 pm
Hi, Â My gut feeling is that filling the bote with water would not replicate the situation that you are having as the bote would have the pressure in a...
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watersporty
Jun 18, 2013 6:59 pm
Thats good to know it was the motor. I thought this happened 1st time new? So the Suzuki dealer warrantied it no problem? Good...
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watersporty
Jun 18, 2013 6:59 pm
Install a bilge pump. Fixed...
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wing chan
portaboater
Jun 18, 2013 7:31 pm
I had the same problem (unknown leak). (I wouldn't count on Sandy coming to the rescue on this one) I called PB and it was actually their support team that...
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n0mad76
Jun 18, 2013 7:46 pm
Filling the boat with water seems to be the standard leak test. Its just to see if the seams are actually leaking and to try to identify where the leak is....
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Jeff Clark
spruce742000
Jun 18, 2013 8:12 pm
Support the bow of the boat and raise it maybe a foot off the ground...that way just a few gallons of water in the rear of the boat will show leak. Either that...
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sk
portabot
Jun 18, 2013 10:01 pm
Thanks for contacting us. First make sure that the the rubber washer seal on the lower bolt is touching the side of the hull. If there is a stainless steel...
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Gary Slusser
gary_slusser...
12:24 am
Something wrong with the motor was my guess. Glad you got it fixed and posted the feed back. Gary ________________________________ From: marcel r...
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Matthew Smith
matthewrs...
5:05 am
A scared man with a bucket is the best available bilge pump by far. Thanks, Matt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Matthew Smith
matthewrs...
5:11 am
Actually I have experienced water splashing in from the back due to outboard motor. Other guys have also had this happen. It even happens on aluminium boats. ...
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Matthew Smith
matthewrs...
5:30 am
Hi Marty, Actually I would be careful using an 8hp outboard on an 8' bote, even with the modifications recently mentioned. Those modifications have not yet ...
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watersporty
7:59 am
Well then go with the three hp or less much safer with a stock bote. Some want to be able to go upriver a few miles before lunch. I agree that with a stock...
