I've read a bunch of threads about people using Portabotes as dinghy's on
sailboats but I haven't seen much discussion about people using Portabotes
for "everyday" lake fishing instead of say, a 12' jon boat. Does anyone
have any thoughts about Portabotes as a day-to-day boat?

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Marty S.
Baltimore, MD USA

There is a yahoo group on Portabotes
they should know...I have only seen
them never used them..

Marty,
I used to have one. I found it very awkward to live with. It is an
engineering compromise that is best suited to those who MUST have a solid
hull that can fold. It does offer the advantage of not needing a trailer.
If storage and not needing a trailer are your most important criteria than
it may be a good choice. A used jon boat with an engine and trailer would
be cheaper than the Portabote hull alone I would think.

Bill Longyard


"Marty S." wrote in message
...
I've read a bunch of threads about people using Portabotes as dinghy's on
sailboats but I haven't seen much discussion about people using Portabotes
for "everyday" lake fishing instead of say, a 12' jon boat. Does anyone
have any thoughts about Portabotes as a day-to-day boat?

--
Marty S.
Baltimore, MD USA