Ken, I apologize. I'd thought the original name of the cleat system mentioned was Gator Grip. It seemed logical to this "greying" mind. The marketed product...
14954
Ken Stasiak
kenstasiak
Apr 1, 2010 2:36 pm
Ralph, Thanks! I see what you mean ...they're a "no knot" cleat. How did you attach them to the bote? Some sort of screws into the seat and transom? I'm leery...
14955
Rick
ricknriver
Apr 1, 2010 2:46 pm
I mounted galvanized dock rings and plates (many marine/hardware stores) to the inboard side of my plywood transom ('95 model), one each side. Bolted them...
14956
Ron
portaboteowner
Apr 1, 2010 11:46 pm
Well the time has come for me to sell my porta bote. I have completly enjoyed the bote to the fullest. And I enjoyed learning a lot from this forum site. I...
14957
Ralph Bosse
alwaysyet
Apr 2, 2010 12:01 am
I've an older model PBote Ken. I mounted them using the same method Rick described. ________________________________ From: Ken Stasiak <kenstasiak@...> ...
14958
farisgood
Apr 2, 2010 5:13 am
I'd like to hear some opinion of people who have used Honda or Yamaha outboards. I'm thinking about buying one of these two brands as I have heard about good...
14959
jonas_blazys_y
Apr 2, 2010 6:03 am
Hi, If You want 6HP - try Suzuki 6 or 2010 year model Yamaha 6. They have biggest displacement in this range. The new Yamaha also can be carried on both sides...
14960
Stephen Appleford
sappleford
Apr 2, 2010 11:26 am
I have a Suzuki 6Hp and it was the lightest one available at 6 hp 25KG when i bought it although this may of changed,100% reliable as has been the 2>5 Suzuki...
14962
David Wang
farisgood
Apr 3, 2010 3:04 pm
Thanks for all you replies. Anyone with experience on Honda/Yamaha 9.9/15HP outboards, including 2 stroke and 4 stoke? Â Actually my first candidate is a...
14963
sk
portabot
Apr 3, 2010 4:17 pm
Before you buy any two srtrok outboard, better check with the lakes and waterways where you plan to boat. Many are now forbidding the use of 2 stroke...
14964
Donkeyboy
sc19290017
Apr 4, 2010 1:27 am
Hello, I am new to the group and am considering buying a Porta-Bote primarily for fishing rivers/light coastal salt water alone - but maybe with one other. I...
14965
sk
portabot
Apr 4, 2010 2:19 am
Hello Steve, If you fish alone, the 10' is probably the best choice as it weighs only about 10 pounds more than the 8' but there's a lot more room for fishing ...
14966
Steve McCarthy
sc19290017
Apr 4, 2010 3:01 am
Thank you for your reply. With the 10' bote I assume it will manage with two fisherman on board in case I want a guest? ________________________________ From:...
14968
rablouch
Apr 4, 2010 2:10 pm
The 10' will easily carry two fishermen and your gear. I have the Yakima roof racks to carry our bote on a Toyota Matrix and am very happy with them. They...
14969
Steve McCarthy
sc19290017
Apr 4, 2010 2:27 pm
Thank you! 10ft seems the consensus. Any suggestions on a motor? ________________________________ From: rablouch <rablouch@...> To:...
14970
D and Don Wogaman
donwogs
Apr 4, 2010 4:01 pm
NISSAN 4 stroke 6 HP outboard: We bought ours used and had a hard time starting it until we had a mechanic work on it for us. Unfortunately, I did not ask...
14971
D and Don Wogaman
donwogs
Apr 4, 2010 4:02 pm
NISSAN 4 stroke 6 HP outboard: We bought ours used and had a hard time starting it until we had a mechanic work on it for us. Unfortunately, I did not ask...
14972
CHARLES READER
fish36seapro
Apr 4, 2010 4:10 pm
... From: Donkeyboy <sc19290017@...> Subject: [California PortaBoters] Help! I need some advice To: PortaBote@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, April 3,...
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sk
portabot
Apr 4, 2010 4:14 pm
With two people aboard, the 12' model gives you 2 more feet of room for gear and weighs only 10 more pounds. The advantage of the 10' model is it's easier to...
14974
Rick
fabrickator
Apr 5, 2010 3:57 pm
My advice is dependent on what you will be doing with it. One-day, one-two man fishing? Or, will you build it and fish for a weekend? There are a lot of...
14975
parmenides56
Apr 7, 2010 12:37 am
Finally the weather in East Central Florida is warm enough to voluntarily go into the water of the Indian River. So today I tried using the ladder on the...
14976
Gerry Mitchell
gerrygm
Apr 7, 2010 3:13 am
Hi, I got my deck from the truck today and took it out to make sure the parts were all there. I was pleasantly suprised on how well made it was. Â Sure am...
14977
Erik
erikpritchard
Apr 7, 2010 9:00 pm
Sorry to repeat a question that's probably been asked, but how much does the portadeck cost?...
14978
sk
portabot
Apr 7, 2010 9:08 pm
The Retail is now $600+ $179 S&H. Your cost is $389+ $89 S&H. To order, call 1(800) 227-8882 ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
14979
wesbarclay
Apr 8, 2010 10:03 am
I'm just curious as to what would happen to this plastic transom if you had the misfortune to run a ground in shallow water while running at full speed? What...
14980
Pete, in Tacoma WA
peder_y2k
Apr 8, 2010 1:55 pm
I've run into gravel bars often. All it does is mildy sctratch the bottom. Dragging the bote on paved parking lots is more damaging, particlularly to the...
14981
gusmcray22
Apr 10, 2010 4:15 am
I have a 12' PortaBote with a 6 horse Nissan, four stroke. At the moment I live in Mississippi but we are moving to New Jersey and I think it is time to sell...
14982
Bill
dwizard1234
Apr 10, 2010 2:49 pm
I live in Jersey and I have the same set up. There is allot of places to use the boat, bring it with you. You will regret it if you don't....
14983
strykerpop10
Apr 11, 2010 1:03 am
Has anyone "adapted" a 600 lb capacity HaulMaster (through Harbor Freight or Northern Tool) to transport their 12' PortaBote. As assembled, it seems to...
14984
David Wang
farisgood
Apr 11, 2010 1:18 am
I have this trailer. If you don't add a lot of mods to it, the support is fine. The trailer does not come with a winch so you have to buy one for 20-30 bucks...
