hoot33 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 Hey all, Im looking into buying a boat but its difficult since I dont drive, thought these may be a good alternative, does anyone know anything about them from personal experience???
hoot33 Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Posted August 10, 2009 Ya Ive seen that but just wondering if anyone can tell me from personal experience, you can only trust websites so much.
Fish4Eyes Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 I know there is a few members on here that have them. I was looking into one myself before I bought my boat. I found them to be very over priced. I think the bigger 14' is like 2grand. You can get a decent set up for 2grand with a trailer and motor that will last you alot longer in my opinion.
acmarou Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) Don't do it!!! I looked at the original post and started laughing. Sorry man, but what are you going to do with it,stick it in your pocket?? Edited August 10, 2009 by acmarou
Fish4Eyes Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 Don't do it!!! I looked at the original post and started laughing. Sorry man, but what are you going to do with it,stick it in your pocket?? Maybe someone will give him a ride, he obviously wouldn't be looking into it if he didn't have a plan. No need to make fun of the guy!
danbo Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 Get a used kayak & ask friends/family for a spot to store it.
Governator Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 I've looked in to these as well, I think they would be a nice addition to a camping trailer - easy to attach, wouldn't add a lot of weight and easy to haul around. However, I'm in total agreement with the fact that they are just so overpriced. I would much rather pick up an aluminum with trailer instead.
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 Solopaddler used to have one of the older ones and said he liked it. In fact I was talking to him about purchasing a Zodiac fly in trips up here in the NWT and he said the Porta-Boat was a much better choice for flying in. He said that they were very stable, fairly easy to setup an super easy to fly in as they fold and can easily be strapped to a pontoon strut while offering a lot less wind resistance than a tinny, canoe etc. They are quite spendy though, but they do have their advantages.
Tdel Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 Irishfield is the one you should be asking here. He use to have one attached to his motor home and had nothing but good things to say about it from what I recall. Tom
splashhopper Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 Maybe someone will give him a ride, he obviously wouldn't be looking into it if he didn't have a plan. No need to make fun of the guy! I agree with you...
solopaddler Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 Solopaddler used to have one of the older ones and said he liked it.In fact I was talking to him about purchasing a Zodiac fly in trips up here in the NWT and he said the Porta-Boat was a much better choice for flying in. He said that they were very stable, fairly easy to setup an super easy to fly in as they fold and can easily be strapped to a pontoon strut while offering a lot less wind resistance than a tinny, canoe etc. They are quite spendy though, but they do have their advantages. Yeah bud I had one and I hated it, sold it after 1/2 a season LOL!
dp3200 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 I don't think the extra cost would make it any better than a square back canoe with a 2 horse motor.... you could find that sort of setup for about $1000 used, and you can transport it on the roof of a car. Put the money you save in the bank for when you're ready to go for the real deal!
scuro2 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 Have you considered an inflatable? Bought one these because there is a lot of small water I want to explore and I wanted to take a boat to Cuba for fishing. No complaints here. http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_i9s.html
Terry Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 I love my folding boats had 2 now I am down to one they work great very stable don't leave home without it...LOL
hoot33 Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Posted August 11, 2009 still not sure about them, might just save for an aluminum
solopaddler Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 still not sure about them, might just save for an aluminum In my opinion there's only 3 scenarios that justify the purchase of one of these boats. 1.You live in a small apartment or something similar and have no room for storage. 2.You do a lot of fly in camping trips.....the boat can go right inside the plane. 3.You own an atv and fish a lot of back lakes....the boat can be strapped to the machine. Beyond that they're a pain in the and for normal use you'd be better served with either a small cartop aluminum or a squareback canoe.
Fish4Eyes Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 I don't think the extra cost would make it any better than a square back canoe with a 2 horse motor.... you could find that sort of setup for about $1000 used, and you can transport it on the roof of a car. Put the money you save in the bank for when you're ready to go for the real deal! Amen. I went from wanting a portable, to buying a 14.5' with a 40hp. Very glad I did what I did.
Twocoda Posted August 11, 2009 Report Posted August 11, 2009 folding boats ...retractable rods .....hmmmmmmmm accordion fish ???
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