Hi Gary, I don't see many Porta-Botes in Oz. They are more than double the cost of an aluminium dinghy and this could have a lot to do with it. Also there is...
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...
I want to hear from other owners of the 14' Bote. Over 3700 now in use without these problems. Need more feedback from other 14' Bote owners. Sandy ... ...
My HIn is KPB74318H404 Mike O'Gara 503-313-7381 ... in use ... owners. ... have ... it. I ... standard ... aside by ... USA ... plastic ... edges on ... ...
My HIn is KPB74318H404 Mike O'Gara Yes, but did you have problems with your bote? L8R Skip, not yet an owner (gotta get to where we need two dinks, first!) ...
I had already sent that post, but apperently it did not get posted. I have the 14foot with a 9.8, hull overstresses as high speeds, and seat support foten...
Skip, Again, please call me at 1(800) 227-8882 between 8 am - Noon pacific time. Thanks, Sandy ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hi, Sandy, It wasn't me - it was Mike. I just asked if he'd had a problem, to which he responded with his issue and info. I'm a wannabee - I expect to use...
Hi Skip, The 800 number works in VI. No problem. Thanks for the info. Sandy ... On Wed, 2 Feb 2005 16:52:58 -0500 Skip Gundlach wrote: Hi, Sandy, It wasn't me...
Since we're talking quality issues here, I have something to add: A year ago, I purchased a 10' PB. Nice little moderate-quality craft. However, I also...
Sandy: Other then for a recall or a re-design decision on porta-bote's part, why in the world would it matter if other owners have that problem or not. Are...
I was going to buy a kayak but realized PB has only 4in draft. Can it be rowed with one paddle like a kayak or conoe? Are there any distributors in south...
Dan, I have rowed my 12'PB, but only with 2 oars. It really slides though the water smoothly. At 60" wide, I don't think it would be easy with only 1 oar....
Short answer: No way. Too wide. Longer answer: You might be able to fix something at the stern for a sweep oar. Look up info on how Chinese junks are...
I have a 12' PB. I was considering a kayak but I'm not a swimmer! The PB is a trade-off. It is much more stable than a kayak but it is also much slower. I...
William, yes, the leeboards were very sharp when I got mine. I used a file to round them up, but that isn't good quality, I agree. I got my kit for a $100 from...
Hello Sandy, I am a happy PortaBote owner from the other side of the ocean. (No native english, so excuse my grammar). I to made some adjustments on my (12!)...
Many thanks for everyone who supported the issues i've open here. Hope now all can see that i am not just a freak who wants just to flame here. Nothing...
Just to relax the community after hard talks on quality issues. Here some fotos, ladies and genteleman, from Russia's Far-East State Marine Preserve where we...
i have found it difficult to paddle due to 5' beam. my wife-a true florida girl- is able to "scull" from the aft seat and get around well. dont think this...
... true florida girl- is able to "scull" from the aft seat and get around well. dont think this would work for long distances but when fishing works well. ...
Dim, Great pictures and very cute little fisherman. Jimmy ... From: Dmitry Voznesensky [mailto:rk@...] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 6:50 AM To:...
Great pictures, Dmitriy. Was it this summer? By the way, are you still hanging out on motolodka.ru and do Ivan and Edik and others still make fun of the...
Hi, Response to 14' and sail remarks. because of the 3 comments, we tested a standard 14' Bote late yesterday afternoon. Just to make sure we weren't putting...
Dimitry and others with the flexing hull and the sail kit problem... please keep us posted as to what resolution you came to or if anything was done at all. ...
An observation in support of Sandy and I am only a PB owner.. I wish all buyers would spend the same amount of time reading the company's brochures, ...
