(FAQ) Porta-Bote Questions & Answers Page

Just click on any question:

1. What are the specifications?

2. What are the advantages of owning a Porta-Bote over an inflatable?

3. Doesn’t “everything”eventually break if you bend it enough times? Why don’t the Porta-Bote hinges break?

4. If there are so manyPorta-Botes out there (100,000+) why don’t I see them?

5. Why is Porta-Bote so much more stable than ordinary, rigid boats? How much do they weigh?

6. How do I attach a Porta-Bote to the outside of my RV (caravan)?

7. Is Porta-Bote stable enough platform for SCUBA divers?

8. How puncture resistant is the hull?

9. What about maintenance of the hull and hinges?

10. Performance?

11. What kind of row-boat is Porta-Bote? What kind of performance can I expect out of an electric outboard?

12. Does Porta-Bote meet U.S.Coast Guard and international capacity specifications?

13. How well does the Porta-Bote perform with the optional LATEEN sail kit?

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