Because it is easier too haul around in one piece than all the parts that assemble the bote . They take up a lot of space when un-assembled,don't you think? ...
I am selling my 2006 12' Porta Bote (silver color) with customized bow and floor boards. Also added bracket on transom for auxilliary electric motor. Wheels...
Hi, I have asked my local dealer before but he doesn't know and it seems as he never got any answer from the manufacturer either. The problem is, the material...
A few months back Sandy reported that PB was designing a super accessory kit to include a casting deck, water entry ladder, bow cap to mount a trolling motor,...
I replaced the middle seat on a 12 ft. with a 24x 15 cooler used 1/4 inch plywood an angle iron for braces.took it out on lake ran it with 6 hp motor seemed to...
This is probably an old topic, but I've not found a solution yet. Has anyone installed a larger tire? I looked for alternatives a while back and came up with...
my portabote is my dinghy, where i now keep my sailboat i have a narrow walkway down a dock ramp to my dock which i must bring my portabote down. i will not...
It's called having your cake and eating it too! During heavy usage periods, bote stays set up on lightweight trailer and tow vehicle sits on driveway (against...
I bought a Harbor Freight trailer this year and it worked out pretty good. The trailer took me a day to put together, but then I had problems with the...
Well I am thankful that I responded to the earlier thread, I will no longer mount the motor on the transom with trailering the boat. For people wondering...
Hi, It's very dangerous! Don't hang the motor on the transom. If the vibration loosens it enough it will fall off and possibly kill someone. It's actually...
Does anyone have any experience with the 12' boat trailer sold by Harbor Tool? Street legal for $329 - Seems hard to go wrong for occasional use with my 12...
I have a 12' Olive Drab Porta-Bote and a 6hp 4stroke Nissan Outboard for sale. I bought both new in 2002 and have original invoice and paperwork. I am moving...
My PortaBote of about 10 years has finally started to leak a little bit. Does anyone have any suggestions for sealing the transom at the bottom where it is...
Hi Everyone, I have broken two fishing rods recently on my bote. I fish while sitting down. I am wondering if it has to do with the angle. Perhaps, it'll be...
We received our new Porta-Bote about a month ago. Due to family considerations, we weren't able to get to water until today. We finally got the bottom of the...
I was looking for a downrigger and saw a few that could work for the portabote one was called a laketroller but the problem it doesn't go very deep and I...
With existing standard set up, PB's oars keep sliding back and forth in the collar plus the flex of the hull make the rowing loosing momentum. Question: 1....
Hi All, I too would like to thank PB and Sandy for their concern and willingness to work with me on a problem with my rear seat. My 10' bote was only 3 years...
Sandy, I have a problem with my new 12' Porta-Bote. On both the center and the rear seats, only one side is lined up properly to allow the pin to go through...
I just came across this website. This product is going to launch in Jan 2010 and the price will be around $150 at BassPro and Cabela's. I will be the first to...
Has anyone looked at the folding seats from WestMarine modified by vecro straps to attach to porta-bote seats? I don't need a swivel seat, just something to...
Anyone else have difficulties setting the seat supports in place for the angled front seat? Last weekend I heard a cracking sound as I was pulling the seat...
At the shoreline of the Montezuma Well we found a portebote that is used by the rangers and geologists. What a nice suprise to go with all the other wonders...
Hi All, I've searched this site for posts addressing how to minimize side flexing when rowing. I've read that flexing won't harm the boat - but I just can't...
Hi All, As I posted earlier I noticed severe craks in the rear seat of my three year old 10' PB. I decided to email Sandy some digital photos of the two large...
I have a 3 year old 10' PB. I discoverd today that I have a crecked rear seat. I have nothing but nice thaings to say about by PB. I love it but I am concerned...
I am awaiting Monday delivery of my 12' Porta-Bote. I know I need life preservers for both of us, but don't know what other equipment is necessary. I have...
I have a 10 bote and would like to use a rod holder while trolling for striped bass in the CA, delta. Any suggestions? It looks like the oar lock holders would...
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