What type of inflatable boat should I consider for this purpose?
 

JimH wrote:
"Al D" wrote in message
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On Fri, 2 Jun 2006 15:25:55 -0400, " JimH" jimh UNDERSCORE
osudad@yahooDOTcom wrote:


You can also see if you can find as used Porta-Bote that fits your budget:

http://www.porta-bote.com/

Thanks... I like the concept... Will look out for affordable ones.

Al D



Here is a used 12 footer with accessories presently at $455 on ebay:

http://tinyurl.com/jtthg


mmmm..that's almost do-able for me. I could get down there in less than
12 hours plus pop into L.L. Bean for some shopping.

What type of inflatable boat should I consider for this purpose?
 

On Fri, 02 Jun 2006 21:49:12 GMT, Mys Terry
wrote:

I don't think I've encountered any canoes much less than about 14 feet. For two
people and gear, 14 feet would not be big enough. There is an 8.5 foot portabote
that would fit all of your criteria except cost. It's about $1200 new. That's
about half the cost of a comparable inflatable. It folds up to about the size of
a 9 foot surfboard and weighs about 50 pounds. MUCH tougher than an inflatable,
too.

Yes, I can see the attraction of those. The expense is a problem
though.

I do like the idea of a canoe, because these trips, for me, are mainly
about getting back to nature. When I reach the otehr side of the
estuary, I walk as far as I comfortably can into the wilds and camp
out, just to get close to nature. So using something like a canoe
might harmonise with the spirit of these trips better than a
motor-powered boat would. But safety, is of course, a prime concern. I
want to enjoy these trips, but don't want to drown in the process..
(-;

I guess I could store a 14-foot canoe in my back yard. It's more prone
to theft, but perhaps I can devise a way of chaining it to the
ground... The other snag is that 14 ft seems a little long for
carrying on the roof rack of a car. Perhaps I'm wrong. I'd like to
hear opinions on this.

There is a guy selling a 14-ft canoe locally, actually. The trouble
is, I don't feel I know enough to be able to judge whether it is of
suitable design and construction. I could pay my money and take a
chance, I suppose.

Thanks again,

Al D

What type of inflatable boat should I consider for this purpose?
 

"Don White" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
"Al D" wrote in message
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On Fri, 2 Jun 2006 15:25:55 -0400, " JimH" jimh UNDERSCORE
osudad@yahooDOTcom wrote:


You can also see if you can find as used Porta-Bote that fits your
budget:

http://www.porta-bote.com/

Thanks... I like the concept... Will look out for affordable ones.

Al D



Here is a used 12 footer with accessories presently at $455 on ebay:

http://tinyurl.com/jtthg


mmmm..that's almost do-able for me. I could get down there in less than
12 hours plus pop into L.L. Bean for some shopping.

LL Bean at Freeport, ME? I used to travel up to Waterville, ME 2/year to
visit the Chinet Company, starting out in Providence, RI to visit their cup
factory. I would always make it a point to stop into LL Bean on the way up
to Waterville from Providence. Great store!

What type of inflatable boat should I consider for this purpose?
 

On Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:09:03 -0400, " JimH"
jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote:

Here is a used 12 footer with accessories presently at $455 on ebay:

http://tinyurl.com/jtthg

So they do exist within my price range; that's good to know; thanks..
But then, asuming I could find one locally, I'd then need a motor for
it... I'm not sure how tiring it would be to row one of those for 1/2
a mile, especialy if the wind was against me... What do you think?

Al D

What type of inflatable boat should I consider for this purpose?
 

"Al D" wrote in message
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On Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:09:03 -0400, " JimH"
jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote:

Here is a used 12 footer with accessories presently at $455 on ebay:

http://tinyurl.com/jtthg

So they do exist within my price range; that's good to know; thanks..
But then, asuming I could find one locally, I'd then need a motor for
it... I'm not sure how tiring it would be to row one of those for 1/2
a mile, especialy if the wind was against me... What do you think?

Al D


It may be a bit more of a chore than rowing a canoe but you have the added
features of better stability, extra passenger space and more room for cargo.

6 of one, half dozen of the other. Tough decision. ;-)

What type of inflatable boat should I consider for this purpose?
 

" JimH" jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote in message
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"Al D" wrote in message
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On Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:09:03 -0400, " JimH"
jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote:

Here is a used 12 footer with accessories presently at $455 on ebay:

http://tinyurl.com/jtthg

So they do exist within my price range; that's good to know; thanks..
But then, asuming I could find one locally, I'd then need a motor for
it... I'm not sure how tiring it would be to row one of those for 1/2
a mile, especialy if the wind was against me... What do you think?

Al D


It may be a bit more of a chore than rowing a canoe but you have the added
features of better stability, extra passenger space and more room for
cargo.

6 of one, half dozen of the other. Tough decision. ;-)


Also add ease of handling and storage to the plus side of the porta-bote.

What type of inflatable boat should I consider for this purpose?
 

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:

"Al D" wrote in message
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On Fri, 2 Jun 2006 15:25:55 -0400, " JimH" jimh UNDERSCORE
osudad@yahooDOTcom wrote:



You can also see if you can find as used Porta-Bote that fits your
budget:

http://www.porta-bote.com/

Thanks... I like the concept... Will look out for affordable ones.

Al D



Here is a used 12 footer with accessories presently at $455 on ebay:

http://tinyurl.com/jtthg


mmmm..that's almost do-able for me. I could get down there in less than
12 hours plus pop into L.L. Bean for some shopping.


LL Bean at Freeport, ME? I used to travel up to Waterville, ME 2/year to
visit the Chinet Company, starting out in Providence, RI to visit their cup
factory. I would always make it a point to stop into LL Bean on the way up
to Waterville from Providence. Great store!



Yep...that's the one. They have a couple of 'outlet' stores around too.
My MapPoint program says it's 535 miles driving the long way up to
Amherst NS, down through New Brunswick & Maine.
Lot shorter to take the ferry, but it's expensive and you have to sail
on their schedule.

What type of inflatable boat should I consider for this purpose?
 

On Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:35:42 -0400, " JimH"
jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote:

It may be a bit more of a chore than rowing a canoe but you have the added
features of better stability, extra passenger space and more room for
cargo.

6 of one, half dozen of the other. Tough decision. ;-)


Also add ease of handling and storage to the plus side of the porta-bote.

A canoe will be much easier to find locally, so I guess the canoe is
likely to win the day. I need something pretty soon. Here is a
14-footer I am going to look at tomorrow, hopefully:

http://www.petra-hughes.com/blue.JPG

Any comments as to her likely suitability would be appreciated (as far
as one can tell from a photo, that is)... She's 38" wide with a 'V'
hull, and has a bracket for an ouboard. I can't comment on the
condition until I get a close look.

Al D

What type of inflatable boat should I consider for this purpose?
 

Al D wrote:
On Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:35:42 -0400, " JimH"
jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote:


It may be a bit more of a chore than rowing a canoe but you have the added
features of better stability, extra passenger space and more room for
cargo.

6 of one, half dozen of the other. Tough decision. ;-)


Also add ease of handling and storage to the plus side of the porta-bote.


A canoe will be much easier to find locally, so I guess the canoe is
likely to win the day. I need something pretty soon. Here is a
14-footer I am going to look at tomorrow, hopefully:

http://www.petra-hughes.com/blue.JPG

Any comments as to her likely suitability would be appreciated (as far
as one can tell from a photo, that is)... She's 38" wide with a 'V'
hull, and has a bracket for an ouboard. I can't comment on the
condition until I get a close look.

Al D


I'd go to COSTCO and see what models they have. The plastic Coleman type
used to be reasonable, although closer to $600.00 up here rather than
the $400.00 price they were for years. Another make is Pelican.

What type of inflatable boat should I consider for this purpose?
 

On Sat, 03 Jun 2006 02:27:26 GMT, Don White
wrote:

14-footer I am going to look at tomorrow, hopefully:

http://www.petra-hughes.com/blue.JPG

Any comments as to her likely suitability would be appreciated (as far
as one can tell from a photo, that is)... She's 38" wide with a 'V'
hull, and has a bracket for an ouboard. I can't comment on the
condition until I get a close look.

Al D


I'd go to COSTCO and see what models they have. The plastic Coleman type
used to be reasonable, although closer to $600.00 up here rather than
the $400.00 price they were for years. Another make is Pelican.

I've seen the Pelican Colorado, a.k.a. the Coleman Journey (15' 6"):
http://www.petra-hughes.com/pelican-colorado.jpg
Is that the one?

Does anyone have any experience of these and/or can comment on its
suitability for my purposes?

Thank you,

Al D