Porta-Bote, an option

[CW]

Where I've seen these boats make the most sense was strapped, all folded up and compact on the side of a truck camper. Guys would drive up the mountains to a lake like Chopaka in North central WA, easily lift it off, unfold it at camp and fish as effectively as anyone with a canoe or typical hard boat, but without the trailering or hoisting mechanisms or lifting hassles found on some campers or canopies. The user doesn't have to worry about hooks tearing a hole in them as with inflatables or pump or blow them up. With a raised seat, your butt isn't wet either and you're in a better position to cast. Any little Subaru type car with the whimpy roof racks they put on them these days could tote one too and most folks are strong enough to lift it off by themselves.

It beats being stuck on shore and having to fish from the bank.

C.W.

[Swee Pea]

I had the same thoughts - portabote. I even bought one used from a local. Joined the portabote owners site and did a lot of reading. I had it four days and sold it. It is long and awkward. It WILL develop cracks around the seat attachments. It is kind of flimsy. Putting it together is not a piece of cake. You need deck space and lets face it, we just dont have enough on a 22. However, it does what it says it does. It folds flat, is portable, and won't sink. I bought a Mercury inflatable from Buster's Marine. For my occassional use and as a fun boat, I like an inflatable better.

My 2 cents
John
Swee Pea