Picked Up My New Porta Bote
Submitted: Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 at 18:00
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Pajman Pete (SA)
Just back from picking up a second hand Porta Bote in
Canberra.
We had to try out the new toy on the way back so stopped at
Renmark and had some fun - see the pics on my profile.
We got the 3.27 metre one together with a 3.3 HP Mercury. All new in Nov 06 and hardly used. 2 up it would do 11 kmh flat out and cruise easily at 9kmh. 1 up it stepped onto the plane at 6 kmh and topped out at 19 kmh.
Still trying to get the smile off my face.
Pete
Reply By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 at 20:22
Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 at 20:22
Pajman
I have a 10' bote with a five hp.
A great little machine, but a word of advice, unlike a tinny you cannot do a fast tight turn.
Take it from one who knows the result is quite embarassing, hurtful an wet.
As
well as expensive. One mobile phone, one wallet, one pair of glasses.
Slow right down if you want to do a you turn.
Regards Bob
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