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

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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

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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. ;-)

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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.

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

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.