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Interesting dinghy...

Started by Godot, February 19, 2007, 07:05:17 PM

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AdriftAtSea

Be aware that the newer seats on the Porta-Botes tend to have problems breaking down under UV exposure.  The older plywood ones seem to hold up much better, especially if they've been fiberglassed over to protect them from water.

What size Portabote did you get???
s/v Pretty Gee
Telstar 28 Trimaran
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skylark

Its a 12 footer.  The seats are plywood.  The boat is in fair to good condition.

Its cold and blowing here today or I would have tried it out, maybe this weekend I will get a chance.  If theres not snow in teh forecast!
Paul

Southern Lake Michigan

AdriftAtSea

That's the same size one my wife bought me... ;)  Rows really well, provided you know how to row.  My wife used to take us in large circles... :D 
s/v Pretty Gee
Telstar 28 Trimaran
Yet we get to know her, love her and be loved by her.... get to know about My Life With Gee at
http://blog.dankim.com/life-with-gee
The Scoot—click to find out more

s/v Faith

Quote from: AdriftAtSea on March 30, 2007, 09:56:50 PM
That's the same size one my wife bought me... ;)  Rows really well, provided you know how to row.  My wife used to take us in large circles... :D 


Reminds me of a picture Commander Pete posted on the Ariel page....





;D ;D ;D
Satisfaction is wanting what you already have.

Leroy - Gulf 29

FWIW there is an acrylic dingy listed on e-bay IIRC around 7'9" or so.  Normal disclaimers apply - I'd be tempted, but its a long way to row from FL to MT ;D