fasteddie
Toledo, Oh, USA
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the porta bote takes about 2o mins to assemble/disassemble.
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wny_pat
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fasteddie wrote:the porta bote takes about 2o mins to assemble/disassemble. If that long? I can put mine together in no time at all. And I'm running a 5hp Nissan outboard on it. Still looking to pick up a trolling motor. No problem finding a mounting system. Or you can even trailer it if you want. An you even have a support system like we have here.
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Bumpyroad
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Using Trailer and foldboat in the same sentence seems like an oxymoron to me. If I was towing a trailer, it would be carrying a 12/14 ft aluminum jon or semi V in which I could carry my grill, leveling blocks, etc. with the motor already mounted, not jammed underneath in a storage bin.
at one time somebody made a boat that was hinged amidship and folded back over itself making a closed "pod" in which you could carry motor, etc. seemed like a great idea for somebody to bring out again. There also was a trailer that actually had a small fiberglass boat upside down as the top.
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Mike Schriber
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Thanks again for all the info.
Now a question just for PortaBote owners...
Right now there are two 12' models for sale in town. One is a few year old Genesis IV which is supposed to be in great condition. It has the plastic seats, etc. It's just the boat and original accessories.
The other is a 10-15 year old Genesis III with wood seats. It's supposed to be in good condition with all original accessories plus a 30 pound trolling motor and battery.
The guy with the Genesis IV is asking $750 and the guy with the III (and motor) is asking $500.
Unless there is something to avoid about the Genesis III I'm inclined to go that route, save some money and have a motor to boot.
Can anyone comment on the two choices?
Thanks!
Mike
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Corky52
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Wood seats are easier to maintain and much stronger! I ordered new plastic seats and ended up sending them back, very clunky!!!! The wood does weigh a bit more, but I think they are far far better.
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jspringator
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I think the plastic seats support the boat better. They have an extra support at the chine, the corner at the far outside of the boat. They make periodic improvements to the boat as time goes by. I would get as new as I could. Mine is a Gen IV with plastic seats and a wood transom. You may want to join the Yahoo Portaboat group and ask this question. Maybe Sandy (the owner) will reply with the differences. I know the flotation is contained IN the seat on the plastic seat, and it is outside the seats on the wooden seat, where it could be damaged.
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Bumpyroad
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Mike Schriber wrote:Thanks again for all the info.
Now a question just for PortaBote owners...
Right now there are two 12' models for sale in town. One is a few year old Genesis IV which is supposed to be in great condition. It has the plastic seats, etc. It's just the boat and original accessories.
The other is a 10-15 year old Genesis III with wood seats. It's supposed to be in good condition with all original accessories plus a 30 pound trolling motor and battery.
The guy with the Genesis IV is asking $750 and the guy with the III (and motor) is asking $500.
Unless there is something to avoid about the Genesis III I'm inclined to go that route, save some money and have a motor to boot.
Can anyone comment on the two choices?
Thanks!
Mike
some electric motors are pure junk, weak, worn out, etc.
don't know anything about the one in question however.
also if run out of water could be damaged.
I would prefer the plastic seats myself.
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Mike Schriber
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I tried the PortaBote forum on Yahoo but there have been no responses to my question. Another user posted a question earlier and no one has responded to that either. Oh well.
I'll take a look at the boat today. I'd prefer the newer boat myself but for the little use I'll put on it there may not be much of a difference. Even discounting the motor, $250 is a big difference in price.
Thanks!
Mike
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Bumpyroad
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Mike Schriber wrote:I tried the PortaBote forum on Yahoo but there have been no responses to my question. Another user posted a question earlier and no one has responded to that either. Oh well.
I'll take a look at the boat today. I'd prefer the newer boat myself but for the little use I'll put on it there may not be much of a difference. Even discounting the motor, $250 is a big difference in price.
Thanks!
Mike
IIRC I just checked bass pro shops for electric motors and a good 12 volt 55 pound one was under $200.
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SRT
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Have had a 12' Porta-Bote for over 10 years. Use a 6hp Yamaha O/B. setup is a little slower in cooler weather due to the plastic being a little stiffer for placing the first seat. With more normal summer temps it only takes about 10 minutes to set up. It has been a good investment.
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