Hello --- just wondering if anyone has run a motor called a British Seagull on there PB. I still am having trouble with my Nisson 5hp an have a chance at one...
I'm almost ready to take the plunge and purchase a PortaBote. Most likely I'll buy the 10' model. I'm not concerned with stability on the lakes that I fish....
A thought about a product which I have used. Now that I am "on" in years I am not quite as adventurous as in past years. I have no desire to have either my...
First, let me say that I love my PB. However, I have had consistent issues with the seats. For me, it has been, use the Portabote, repair the seats, use the...
While I appreciate the heads up from Porta-bote on the reasons why they do not sell the Briggs & Stratton, I can report that I own one and have had zero...
Hi Shawn, The LOA length overall which is the measurement along the side rail is well over 12' 6". This is advertised in all our literature. Nothing wrong with...
Bryan, Thanks for information from the other side. I believe PB is a good company, but when they start running down product they don't sell I get a little ...
Jimmy, Wish you could listen to the calls we have received from owners who have purchased this outboard and were very unhappy. At the same time we can ...
Don't get me wrong, Sandy, I am in no way endorsing the B&S outboard, and similarly am no way endorsing Nissan and Tohatsu motors either. There are benefits...
Sandy, You can certainly understand why one would question your "unbiased" view since there have been several quotes in the usersgroup about your company being...
I've been reading this forum since expressing an interest in buying a PortaBote. I must say that, after receiving the company literature and looking at various...
The hull material hasn't changed. To circumvent any trepidation regarding the new plastic seats buy a used P-bote with wooden seats. Same great boat, same...
I am a relatively new and proud PB owner, I recently purchased a 1996 Bote, the one with the wood seats and transom, even after 10 yrs of salt water sailing...
I too am "a few extra pounds", 265 or so. Each summer I go to Colorado for 6-8 weeks fishing. I fish every day, weather permitting. I watch those seats like a...
Morgan, I've owned my PB with plastic seats for over three years and have been as hard on it as possible in every way. Definitley harder on it than what the...
Ralph, I have a 260# total body weight and have no problems with the plastic seats for over 2 years. NOW you stated that " 260 pounds of my (way too fat)...
I concur - the seats are no problem. I've had my 10' for 1 1/2 yrs and use it on average twice a month. I don't baby my seats and I have yet to see any stress...
I have a ten foot portabote that I am looking to sell. The bote was built in 2002 . I will sell with or without minnkota electric motor. Am asking $750 for the...
Thanks Bob, We now have over 28,000 botes with plastic seats in use. While it's possible to destroy anything, the structural seats have held up much better...
Hi Shawn, My bote seats had developed the same kind of cracks that yours did near the brackets. I mentioned it before in post #5590. These cracks are caused...
Good to know, Bob. In 3 years, you have put more wear and tear on your boat then I have in 6 years, yet your seats are fine. Again, that brings me to the...
Thanks, Moose. If you ever get around to designing your bullet proof, seats, be sure to share them with the forum. I have considered it myself, but, lacking...
Just a short note. I have been an avid fisherman all my life. My father was too, and he was in the military, so we fished literally all over the world. There...
Just a quick question to Sandy, if you have never sold these motors, how come people are calling you to complain about them? something doesn't sound right...
Put a pair of outriggers on the PB when going out in the delta. Calm water, pull them in alongside the hull, rough push them out three feet on each side and...
David, It is human nature to complain. You going to tell me you've never complained to someone that has nothing to do with the product you are dissatisfied...
