Hi Dimitry. I am in Australia and purchased the 14' model in November and have not been happy with this boat either, since the day i unpacked it. I too...
Hey, I am thinking about purchasing a porta-bote 14ft to use for fly fishing in northern Arkansas. The rivers I fish are typically pretty shallow and...
I see that Nissan now has water cooled 2 and 3.5 hp 4 stroke outboards. Each weighs about 39 pounds and being water cooled, should be quieter than the Hondas....
Hello all, My name is Michael and i live in Eastern England. I'm a fanatical angler mainly fishing for Pike & Zander. I first heard of Portabotes sometime ago...
You have a bigger problem than rated capacity which is why the 8' Zodiac works better. I have owned sailboats for years and unless yours is over 40' you are...
Hi All I did have a PortaBote but now no more i still have a 6hp Seagull Sport outboard short shaft motor. Very light weight specifically chosen for ...
I am considering a PB to use as a dinghy for my sailboat. The PB would primarily be used as a tender to go from the boat to shore while at anchor - usually...
That is about right. There is a governor on the motor so you can't over rev it. With just me(225 lbs) in my 10 footer I can get on plane and go about 13...
I know this topic has been around before, but I'm looking for any updated opinions. Just received my Minn Kota Riptide 55lb. thrust motor, which I will be...
HI HAS ANYONE EVER USED A CANOE/ KAYAK CARRIER ON THERE PORTA-BOTE WAS IT MUCH TROUBLE TO LOAD BOTE ON CARRIER. HAVE PORTA DOLLY BUT BOAT SITS TO LOW TO...
Suggest you look at _www.westmarine.com_ (http://www.westmarine.com) and then go to OARLOCKS. May be just what you are looking for. Good luck. ALAN ...
Happy New Year to Everyone! I joined this forum a couple of weeks ago, and have searched the threads for info...which has helped. But...is this forum always...
I want a small boat that I can use on rivers, streams and small to medium sized lakes. Maybe on the shorelines of the Great lakes. I may do a little fishing,...
Mainly the holiday season. However, come up with a question or two and/or a suggestion to make PB use better and all of a sudden the network wakes up. Happy...
The ice up here in Minnesota slows us down a little. Todd PortaBote@yahoogroups.com wrote: There is 1 message in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Is it...
Does anyone have any experience with the Honda 4 stroke 2 h.p. motor? I have a 10 foot boat and I'm not interested in watersking just cruising and fishing....
To our family and friends on Christmas Day: Well, our faithful contractor has been beavering away while we were off the boat having surgery and rehab, and, sad...
Thanks for the replies to my post re 2 and 4 stroke motors. For now, I've pulled the trigger and ordered a 55lb thrust Minn Kota Riptide as I think it will...
Last week there where some postings about the meaning of the 2hp capacity plate in Portabotes and if using more powerful engines is legal. Porta-Bote reacted...
Hello everyone. I am new to the group and have done alot of reading since joining. I just ordered my 12 ft PB a couple of days ago and am now researching...
There is a real problem with the four stroke engine. IT MUST BE LAID DOWN ON THE SIDE WITH THE HANDLE. There are no exceptions to this rule. If it is laid...
I'm going to be a new porta bote owner in the very near future. I've been contemplating motors..thought I was going to go with a Minn Kota Riptide, but I'm...
Thanks for your input Dan, I have pretty much made up my mind on the 8' 9"model. It would be the best fit. I like rowing so that was my concern. If I ever...
Hi All, I have looked through about a year's worth of archives and I can't seem to find out anything on the 8 foot model in regards to ease of rowing. I...
I have a life-time experience on the water, from small boats to BIGGER BOATS (100') and have never found the so called "ALL PURPOSE VESSEL"! The ad of the...
Hello Everybody, Finally It happened. I ordered 12 model Porta bote. I'm so excited. No more ugly rental boat and freedom to choose time and water. I'd like to...
On behalf of the men & woman of Porta-Bote International, we want to wish all of you a most joyous season. Thank you for owning Porta-Bote and thank you for...
