... the amount of force placed on the individual bars/mounting/straps, etc, when you factor in wind, turning, braking...even when I tied it fore and aft, the...
13031
Ricky L Carroll
texas_rockhound
Oct 1, 2008 12:43 pm
My 12' boat hangs off both ends......I use a bungee to mount foam pipe insulation (or swim noodles) on the boat where it might contact the roof by flexing....
13032
pianewman
Oct 1, 2008 1:05 pm
... here. I know the boat is designed to flex. Many here have done amazing mods to keep it from flexing while at speed. As I have no vision of what the hinges...
13033
tadwebster
Oct 1, 2008 2:32 pm
... footer? I ... Florida....
13034
jonas_blazys_y
Oct 2, 2008 6:34 am
Hello, I suppose this was discused hundreds or times, but still I want to ask, Has anyone uses one of this seats ? ...
13035
Ruben
changingworks
Oct 2, 2008 12:45 pm
I purchased a couple of clamp-on seats a few years ago, and they sit too high as I steer the boat; not very comfortable position although the cushioning is...
13036
pianewman
Oct 2, 2008 1:28 pm
... to the black plastic rectangular clamp-on swivel platform,also from Dick's. They don't work well while under way...too high, and the torque on the plastic...
13037
Scott
scotthleif
Oct 2, 2008 2:00 pm
I have a couple of of the cabelas clamp on folding swivel seats and like them. I dont have an issue with the height and steering the boat but I am also a short...
13038
mshawnharris
Oct 2, 2008 7:02 pm
I will not pretend to have a lot of knowledge, but will give what little feedback I can...for what it might be worth. I purchased the 9.8 Tohatsu and it...
13039
mshawnharris
Oct 2, 2008 7:17 pm
There are a lot of options cheaper than Thule. I purchased a Sherpak basket-style and then added on two nylon-covered foam sleeves which the PB slides across...
13040
mshawnharris
Oct 2, 2008 7:22 pm
I have had my PB since Feb and cannot get enough time in it. I have only had it on lakes and want to take a river trip. Does anybody have advice on taking it...
13041
bill_teixeira
Oct 2, 2008 7:27 pm
Are you kidding me? I have taken my 14'er over beaver dams, sand bars, all manner of obstacles. It is tough as nails. I lift up the motor and use the oars, or...
13042
mshawnharris
Oct 2, 2008 7:29 pm
I use a basket rack (Sherpa) and was almost bought a hullivator. I found two $7.oo nylon-covered foam covers for the front and back rack bars ($12.00 each if...
13043
mshawnharris
Oct 2, 2008 7:35 pm
Oh! I wanted to add a note about a bad choice I made. Before I found the nylon-covered sleeves at a canoe store, I attempted to use water pipe insulation...
13044
mshawnharris
Oct 2, 2008 7:37 pm
Thanks, Bill. I should have known better than to ask it that way, as I have gone into some VERY shallow lake water where other boats have no business going. I...
13045
pjreifel
Oct 2, 2008 9:02 pm
I have a 12' bote with a 4.0 Johnson motor for sale for $ 1,500.00 Phil 317-896-9814...
13046
Ryan Hartos
rmhartos
Oct 2, 2008 9:17 pm
I think you get the extra weight in the Suz/Yam from the fact they are twin cylinder motors. Is the Nissan a twin or a single? If it was me, I'd go for a...
13047
Benson Blaine
bwb_web
Oct 2, 2008 11:09 pm
Why, I keep asking my self, do we keep looking to go beyond the manufactures posted motor weight and size. My 12' boat, which is a year old, carries 550...
13048
Ryan Hartos
rmhartos
Oct 2, 2008 11:26 pm
Great response, however I think (could be wrong) the post was directed at quality and performance. As an example, If I need to buy a new lawn tractor, I could...
13049
David Wang
farisgood
Oct 3, 2008 3:59 am
I purchased the swivel seats from Walmart. I did a simple modification to them to make it stable and you can lean on the back. The seat clamps actually...
13050
bufo1313
Oct 4, 2008 2:54 pm
In march of 2007, Commando57 wrote about his 2.5 hp Suzuki experience but his motor was still somewhat new. Commando57, can you give us an update on your...
13051
portabot
Oct 4, 2008 3:39 pm
Hi, Porta-Bote is in negotiations with Suzuki and we may be taking on this line in addition to Nissan/Tohatsu. If we do we will guarantee the lowest delivered...
13052
bufo1313
Oct 4, 2008 3:45 pm
Glad to hear that, Sandy. I have been quoted a very good price right now but have purchased both my 'bote and 5 hp Nissan from you and would look foreward to...
13053
portabot
Oct 4, 2008 4:07 pm
Thank you...
13054
gizmo802
Oct 5, 2008 2:07 am
The 83 pounds is rather coincidental with the Nisan 4 stroke 9.8 meeting that target perfectly. If the Suzuki 9.9 weighs a little more and Porta bote starts...
13055
portabot
Oct 5, 2008 2:14 am
Just a small correction: The Nissan/Tohatsu have 2 cylinders beginning with their 8hp models. Portatech ... more ... barely cast ... on the ... different ... ...
13056
Mert & Mary Leeper
mertleeper
Oct 5, 2008 4:17 am
Bought my Porta Bote in May of this year and just used it for the first time this week. Long story why I couldn't get out but anyway this won't happen again....
13057
bill_teixeira
Oct 6, 2008 12:10 pm
Pics please...I would love to see this with motor and all set up in back of the truck. Thanx, Bill ... PURCHASING ... width ... not ... the ... the 'Bote' ... ...
13058
Merton Leeper
mertleeper
Oct 7, 2008 4:40 am
Bill: The next time I put everything together I will take a pix and put it on line. I plan to go at least one more time before ice up which...
