Jeff, Your Dad did a great job on the carrier. I was just wondering, since it increases the length of your vehicle by about 3 ft, do you need to mount lights...
Dan, I don't think I have to add lights, but I was planning to add reflectors on the back and side corners. I also found that I probably need to add some...
Hey Jeff - Dan I have been working on a carrier with very similar beginings.It uses the trailer hitch and hangs of the back of my durango. I will post pics...
FOR SALE: White 10' Porta Bote (2003) with oars and Porta Bote sail kit. Boat used once, sail never used. Price negotiable. William Perritt wrperritt@... ...
Just joined the group. I dont have a portabote yet. I would like to get one this spring. I have owned other boats, canoes, kayaks, jon boats, sailboats,etc. I...
... local river. For the first 12 plus times on the water, I used a 2.5 mercury. With myself and wife was not able to plane but got 6-7 mph on flat water. I...
Question for Jay: who'd the 6HP work for you out in the ocean. Lake and ocean conditions are greatly diferent so I'd like to hear from your experience using...
Quick hands and loose thoughts...I meant "HOW DID the 6HP work out for you using it in the ocean?... René V. ... Lake ... bote- ... fishing ... plane ... ...
... The 6 HP motor worked great in open ocean. Out ran all surf. With the 6 HP, my bote moved and cornered well. I did not use the dolly when going to sea....
I know that there are some members of this group who use their Portabotes in the open ocean - a practice that I consider too risky. I use my 12' PB with 6 hp...
Four square on. Too many PB owners push the edge of suitability of craft for given waters. This boat should ONLY be used for the purpose intended. It is not...
You had better say the sailor's prayer every time you go near the water with three grown men and a 10 foot PB. G_D was with you this time, don't tempt fate....
Thanks Bob, Hope some of our more adventurous owners take your words seriously. Especially the life jacket admonition. Sandy ... risky. I ... because I ... ...
... Total weight in boat with 3 grown men, motor and gear is 510 lbs (under the 585 stated in porta-bote). Never overload any vessel in the ocean. The bote in...
My 6hp Tohatsu works brilliantly on the Porta-Bote. On my small aluminium boat it is even faster with one aboard (Too fast to use full speed). With two aboard...
Hi, I have the exact same motor on my 12ft bote and I use the stabilizer. It levels the bote very effectively and almost completely eliminates cavitation. I...
Hi Don and other Model 1000 users, At a gross weight of 503 # (myself included) I found that the lift tab on my Model 1000 stabilizer was working too...
Merry Christmas From Our House to Yours A Card is attached May God Bless Each and All David and Brenda Fulcher [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hi: I slipped on a slick ramp carrying my Nissan 6hp last summer, and the motor fell on my prostrate torso. Only bruises, but on propeller bent. This guy...
... What ... The props are not that expensive,it could do some damage long term to the bearings in the lower unit. Keep this one in the boat for a spare when...
Thanks robo. Good point. Anyone have a rec on the blade pitch that works best. Generally it is me and my dog, but also a big AGM battery, trolling motor,...
After being very patient and looking for a long time, I finally have my bote, it's a 10 foot gen III....used in the past as a yacht tender, it seems to have...
WEBSCRAMBLER: BE SURE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR 6 HP JOHNSON OUTBOARD DOES NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS SET BY PORTA-BOTE SPECIFICATIONS!!!! VERY CRITICAL...
... that ... them ... How did yours work on your bote before? If ok, get the same pitch. Or check with Portabote, they sell these motors. Maybe someone on here...
Hi Frank, Refer to message number 4965 by techmoose where he has some info about props for the Nissan 6hp 4 stroke. Refer to your motor's manual for routine...
Hi Frank, Regarding prop pitch, if you find your bote struggles to get up on plane you might consider the 7 pitch prop. If you can get up on plane fairly...
... and ... will ... as ... dolly ... I've ... You might want to look at this, cheap, easy and gets PB seats and transom storage as well as a way to move the...
Hi: I got one of these. I had experimented with transom mounting at the side of my nissan, but did not like using it that way. I was not looking for power...
Season Greetings 2004 - 2005 Hello To Our Friends And Distributors Around the Globe. All the folks at Porta-Bote wish you a most wonderful holiday and the...
