AnswerID: 205122 Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 at 14:14
traveller2
replied:
We've had our Porta Bote for over twenty five years now, it is white and blue and has the tapered stern, not square like the later ones.
We've carted it all over Oz, used it in the ocean from the
top end to way down south as well of lakes and rivers.
Sometimes don't use it for extended periods but it is available at short notice as has been said, very stable and will take a heap of punishment.
We also have the sail kit which makes it even more versatile.
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FollowupID: 465437 Submitted:
Friday, Nov 17, 2006 at 09:58
traveller2 posted:
We use a 4hp on it, on still water we can get away with 2 adults and 3 kids but it is better with only 4 on board.
Ours is a 12 footer.
The later square stern porta bote's would give slightly more room.
I had doubts about the longevity of the plastic 'hinges" (we bought our boat when it was a few years old) but they are still as good as new.
Ours has wooden seats made out of ply as are the keelboards for the sail kit.
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