I have a 14' 3-bench aluminum boat, and by the time I add the necessary
safety equipment, fishing tackle, and a medium-size cooler, it's tight for
two people, unless they don't need to move around the boat (highly
unlikely). So, 8-foot-something sounds tight to me.

"Steve" wrote in message
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Looking for a small row/motor boat, mostly to mess around in Lake
Washington, Seattle area. Porta-Bote makes an 8.6 foot model,
wondering if this is too small for two people. Nice to have lighter
weight and shorter length for storage, but maybe the 10.8 foot or 12.6
foot boat would be more practical or handle significantly better?

Anything comparable to the Porta-Bote that might be worth looking at?
Or maybe there's a portable kayak/motor boat out there?

Thanks!