Dan: Thanks for your response. I will try to do that this week. NMC ... you ... pliers ... some ... different ... rivets ... the ... seats) ... that's ... the ...
I had a 75lb 4 stroke longshaft given to me. I know it's not the recommended motor. Will someone tell me why I shoudln't use it on the 12' PB? Or share if...
The more you put it together the easier it becomes. It will feel awkward the first couple of times you put it together but it will get easier. Leave it in a...
... I am probably the guy that sold the Pack Boat in Toronto recently. I bought it originally from a guy in Hamilton a few years back that had dozens of used...
Works great, pulls up the boat ramp easy and people stop in their tracks when they see you walking your boat back to your campsite. Makes you feel like a kid...
I'm in the Jupiter, FL area and figured I'd offer my bote here first before I do the CL or Ebay thing. 12 foot Gen IV, the Pearl color Porta Shade (unused) ...
Funny that nobody has really calculated the cost of living in Canada eh! Heating Snow Plowing/Removal Rusted out cars (most provinces) Heaved/damaged roads ...
About a six weeks ago, I received my 10' Porta-bote and just ten days ago, I got my 5 hp Tohatsu engine via UPS. Could not afford to order both of them at the...
It really cheeses you off when you see Made in Canada products cheaper in the US.. or read that cars are priced 15-25% higher here for the same models. But...
Can anyone speculate on what improvements I might get by increasing the size of the motor on my 14 footer? Right now I get about 20 km/h out of the 8 hp and...
I have the 5HP Nissan. You might find this tip useful. When the engine is cold, before I attempt to start it, I gently pull the start cord a couple of time...
... My Porta Dolly works just fine. I have a 12' PB. Found out (through this great site) that for 14's and 12's you must remove the black tubing from the...
Sorry to stir some old misery back. I went out with my new motor tonight for the first time and now I'm back with a lot of misery. My motor finally quit on me...
One thing to check is if the arrow on the priming-bulb is pointing in the correct direction (should be pointing towards the engine). The arrow indicates the...
Max, thank you for your quick reply. But there is no chance of making this mistake because the connector on the tank side and motor side is different. David ...
Another thing is the vent on the tank cap needs to let air in. Could it be bad? After the motor quits in 3 minutes, does it sound like air is entering the tank...
You shouldn't have to be playing around with a brand new motor like this... After all, this is why you bought a new motor - to have it start and run reliably...
Is there a dealer near you? You've obviously tried your best to work this out, and you shouldn't be having ANY of these problems with a new engine. FYI, I've...
I'm new to the PB world, and have enjoyed several discussions here. Has anybody installed a larger diameter wheel on the dolly? I'd love to get a little more...
I would contact PortaBoat about the tire comming off the rim I have used mine a lot and do not have that problem. As to larger wheels Have you tried placing...
Hi, Go on line to www.nissanmarine.com Click on Dealers. Now, type in your zip code. The nearest dealers will pop up. Have your motor ID available. You can ...
Thanks for all the replies. I replaced the fuel hose and the engine fires up at first pull every time, even without choke nor raise up the fuel level to...
I hope you have added floatation to the wheels, as they sink like a rock and you can only buy a pair not singles, unless things have changed at portaboat since...
Hi, The reason there may be oil on the plug is you may have let the head go below the prop and some oil may have flowed in. Suggest you remove the plug and...
Randy lucked out with the Porta-Dolly. Urge each owner to remove the Dolly once in the water. You'll also go a lot faster. Also, if the engine is older it may...
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