KPB<br>Can the foam for the sides and transom be ordered PRE CUT and with new attaching hardware from PB?<br>For my 12' PB (Not that I need it now) what would...
Ron, Thanks for your reply. I purchased a bow and stern clamp on light kit from www.westmarine.com. According to the information provided, they work like a ...
I have scanned the original instructions on care for your Porta-Bote. I will email to you the pbcare.jpg file. Please let me know if you are interested in...
Info from the factory.<br><br>The side foam (as well as the seat foam) on the older Porta-Botes can be maintained by using Armorall or similar plastic...
Hello, JP.<br><br>You can buy clamp-on lights for the stern and bow from many sources, including Wal-Mart. I bought a nice set from Cabela's that seemed to be...
Thanks Dave, I will contact West and see if they have a legal light kit. The harbor masters out east are pretty tough.<br><br>Also, I will scan in the owners...
Hi all,<br><br>In answer to JP's question, West Marine (online at www.westmarine.com) sells several 12-volt and battery operated lighting accesories. I ...
Hi folks,<br><br>Good advice about the Armor All....however, I've been able to store my Porta-Botes out of direct sunlight when not in use, and I haven't ...
I am a new member to the club!<br>I am also a distributor for Porta-Bote in New England (New Hampshire). <br><br>I have a Genesis IV with NISSAN 5HP 4 ...
All: Ok, the chalky, sun-damaged layer on the surface of my used P-bote turned out to be only about the thickness of a playing card, considerably less than the...
Hi!<br><br>>>Sandy at the factory said the 10-year warranty is for the original purchaser only. He said that the previous owner should have protected the...
I'll need that good luck. Looks like I'm going to try to have to get my money back on the used P-bote. Bummer!<br><br>Sandy at the factory said the 10-year...
Joel, all I can tell you is what I have gleaned from Porta-bote literature. They indicate somewhere that the material is the same all the way through. If it is...
1993 with oars, $450, a little bit rough, though.<br><br>There is an extensive amount of what I assume to be "sun damage" on the underside of the inner panels...
Hi, Dave. Well, I purchased the Fishin' Buddy fishfinder and it works great, including the sidefinder feature. You were right about the transducer tube. Above ...
Hey Mike: Thanks for the tip! I called on it but it had already been sold. I'll let you know if I see one over in your neck of the woods. Joel!<br><br>p.s....
Hi Joel!<br><br>I stumbled across this ad while looking for a porta-bote myself. The combination of shipping charges and base price makes it "not a good deal" ...
Hi - I've bought both my Porta-Botes used through a "free classifieds" publication called The Recycler. I don;tknow if there is a edition of The Recycler ...
All: I am a new club member. I live near Dallas, Texas. I don't yet have a Porta-bote, but am planning on purchasing a new or used one (preferrably used to...
I haven't used one on a Porta-Bote myself. I've seen a lot of tube fishermen using them and reporting good results. One aspect of the Fishin' Buddy that I ...
I have a small family with a 10 year old and 15 and a 15 year old. Does anyone have any experiance with tubing with a porta Bote. Also, has anyone purchased...
Dave, I was interested in your comments about fishfinders. You said that you might get a Bottom Line Fishin' Buddy if your old one went "deep six." I notice...
Dave, great job setting this club up - it's really helpful to be able to exchange ideas and experiences.<br><br>I stumbled across your personal Port-Bote page...
Hey Gang,<br><br>Thanks for using the club - glad to see it getting some use! If you haven't already, have a look at my personal Porta-Bote page (<a...
Hi Bill,<br><br>I have a Genesis III and I have attatched the fold-down seats from K-Mart (or wherever) to the benches with a few modifications. You can see ...
Bill,<br>I think the 2-Hp motor will push it along at a stately pace. Our 5-hp motor moves it at 7-10 mph with two adults. Experiment with motor angle and...
Ron, <br>Just bought myself a brand new 12' Genises III. Haven't gotten it out on the water yet. Hopefully this weekend. I only have a 2hp- 4stoke Honda to ...
Hi, All:<br>Took my 12'Porta-bote with 5 Hp Nissan motor out on New jersey waters over the weekend and had a great time. Used it in and around Toms River and...
I see there's a sailing rig available for the Porta-Bote. Has anyone actually sailed it?<br><br>Seem to me that the hull rides awful high to get the thing to ...
I have a 12' portabote excellent condition 12' with dolly and sailing package. I live on Vancouver island, BC Canada, near the Washington state border. Selling...
