Porta-Bote

[DCP]

I thought I would lay this on for those of you that would want to have a small boat with you when you are traveling. We just bought a Porta-Bote that folds up to 4 inches thick X 24 inches wide and 12 feet long! It weighs 58 lbs. You read it right!!! We just had our maiden voyage yesterday and everything works great. We have a 5HP motor to make it go and it weighs just 60 lbs. I am making mounting brackets for underneath the Monty in the front. Going to Chesapeake bay the end of the month. It has a capacity for 500 lbs, has 3 seats, and made of polyproplyene. Will keep you posted on the mounts. (Yes we do have a doggie life vest for Martha the dog)

[GordonR]

Dave,
There was a thread quite a while ago talking about these. At the time, I opted to go with an inflatable kayak as a canoe replacement. I remain interested in the Porta-Bote though, because my legs liked the canoe better than they like the kayak. Can you share the cost? I'd also be interested in hearing how your mounting process goes. I really don't want to mount it on the side or the roof. The bottom is logical, but like many, I've never pulled the bottom panels. Keep us posted.
Gordon

[DCP]

Gordon 'n Carol;
We paid $1399 for a 12' boat. This included shipping from California, oars and a bar to help unfold it. A 5HP Nissan motor was $1199. It is avery nice motor! When I am done with the brackets, I will post pictures.