I have the same problem (clamps hitting the edge of the recess) with my Minn Kota Riptide. I just took my new boat out for its first run on Thursday. Since I...
I don't know whether you will find what you want...did a lot of searching before buying my motor. I decided to go with a Minn Kota Riptide - 55lb. thrust for...
Thank you, Steve. It does help and I was even considering the Ripetide myself. Good to learn more about it. Is 52" shaft ideal? Do you have autopilot? How ...
If you plan on only running electric, then a transom mount makes sense. If you want an electric for fishing, a bow mount makes better sense. Sitting in the...
I have the 36" shaft since it is a transom mount....no autopilot system. The AGM battery I have has a 120 reserve capacity rating...and I was out over an hour...
Just add that shim and works good now. I upload the picture in "my 8ft porta" showing the shim. Wonder why they build that raised edge? for taking out the...
Dear Folks I am not fortunate enough to own a minivan or suv, I have a civic. I am big and so need a 12 or 14 foot boat. Anyone else cartopping there porta...
... a ... I have a older model Altima. Cartopping is not a problem. On one of the other posts a suggestion was made to use a smaller pvc pipe as a bearing (I...
Another possiblity is that the Portabote is so light, it could possibly be put into a light trailer and towed by your Civic, if you could get a hitch attached...
I cartop a 12' bote on a civic. I use Yakima bars, canoe clamps, rachet straps and a front tie-down. It doesn't budge an inch. I even get the gas & trolling...
I transport a 14 footer on a bigger car—a Buick LeSabre—so I don’t know about doing it on a Civic. I use Yakima bars and a Yakima BoatLoader, along with...
A raised edge at the top of a transom is used to help keep the motor from coming off in the event the clamps become loose. Also, it's a good idea to have some...
What lb-thrust of MK Riptide do you have? and your boat size? I have the 40lb thrust Riptide and I found I need to turn to the highest 5 setting to move my 8...
Hi, saw you talking about the AGM battery for MK Riptide. I also got one from Cabelas for my 40lb Riptide and I found it moves the my boat (8 ft) only at its...
I have a 12ft bote and car top it every weekend on top of a 1990 dodge dynasty. average distance is about 30 to 50 miles.I always lay a towel on the roof and...
Rob, Porta bote is just fine on the Ohio River. Barges are not a problem as long as you give enough distance. The one that scares me are the pleasure boaters...
I asked this question a few days ago, but the question was buried in another thread. I car top a 14 footer using Yakima bars. The bars lock onto the car, but...
Went to boat show three weeks ago. Used CC and purchased a boat. Was told to go ahead and brows the rest of the show and when ready they would carry boat to my...
My MK has 55lb thrust. On my first outing, I was able to move along at 3/4 power. I wasn't about to win any speed contest. I've ordered a second battery...
Seems a secure 14' container that you can lock the porta-bote into is needed; and the container can be locked onto your vehicle etc. That might be an expensive...
Check out the Python lock from Master Lock it';s adjustable up to 6'. I think I also saw some aftermaket cables that were much longer that would even allow you...
Last month, I spoke at length on the phone with Sandy Kaye of Porta- Bote about this issue since I have a 2hp Honda outboard, too. I mentioned to Sandy that I...
I initially used a Honda 2hp and ended up with scratches and gouges also. I later upgraded to a higher HP motor that was able to reach over the transom edge...
I have a couple of 6' Python locks. You can only use the Python lock to secure your Bote if you have access to the bow grommets, ie when the Bote is unfolded....
The owner stated he already had pierced the cross piece so adding a shim wasn't necessary. There is an aircraft alloy that is embedded inside that area of the...
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