[C320-list] Porta Bote

[Bruce Hunter]

Is there a reason you went for the 8'? I ask this because most of the time it will be just my wife and I and the 8' would probably be great but occasionally we'll probably also be transporting guests as well and sometimes even our dog (Foxhound mix...we think). If you would buy it again would you consider the 10' model or does it look like the extra 2' might be too much hassle? 
 
Thanks,
Bruce Hunter
Nauti Time #719
From: Mark Gillingham <markgill at uwalumni.com>
To: "C320-List at catalina320.com" <C320-List at catalina320.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Porta Bote


Speakeasy got an 8-ft Port-a-Bote last spring and have been very happy with
her. I can put her together in 15 minutes (and getting faster). It is a
fast and stable boat in the water. We mostly row or use a small electric
trolling motor. She's stored folded strapped to forward stanchions.
Garhauer makes a paddleboard holder that attaches to the outside of two
stanchions that some use for storage.

Speakeasy, #620

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On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 8:52 PM, Bruce Hunter <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com>wrote:

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> Considering a 10' Porta Bote to use as a dinghy. Does anyone here use one
> of these for this purpose? They are quite spendy but look like a good idea.
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> Oh yeah, we had our official boat blessing today performed by Father Carl
> of St.Jane Francis in Riviera Beach Maryland. I feel very good after doing
> this, like it's really ours now.
>
> Bruce
> Nauti Time #719
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