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stevekk
Explorer
Jun 15, 2014

What do you think of Porta-Bote?

I was thinking of buying one of these folding boats, to carry on my Class C.

I have heard pluses and minuses?
Maybe Hard to unfold and fold up?

So.... any comments appreciated.
A 12 footer is about $2100 including shipping... on sale.

I have a Coleman Canoe, 12 feet, but figured too hard to carry and get on top of roof of my Class C.

How do you carry your boat/ canoe/ kayack? Thanks..
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  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2014
    I had an inflatable, 9'6" quicksilver with a yamaha 8 hp electric start motor on it. would have preferred a portaboat myself.
    bumpy
  • Finally_Time's avatar
    Finally_Time
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2014
    Had one for a few years. At first it was sort of hard to "unfold." After setting it up a few times it was easy, little bit of a learning curve. Since it has a "V" hull easier to row and when using it with a motor it handles just like a hard shell boat.
  • stevekk's avatar
    stevekk
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2014
    So it not hard to unfold and fold up?
    A couple of people told me it was?

    That is my second option, looking at inflatables. Thanks.
  • MiniTT's avatar
    MiniTT
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2014
    we have one too... love it ... put the wheels on it.. roll it to the launch float out, take the wheels off and sit inside boat .. I never learned how to swim and feel very safe in ours
  • Go_Dogs's avatar
    Go_Dogs
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2014
    Check out Sea Eagle inflatables. Use an electric pump or foot pump at the camp-it stores in a bag. You can get canoes, kayaks, ones that take a trolling motor. I think they even make a sail boat.

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