I have a 12' portabote, mercury outboard, garmin fishfinder but I need a buddy. I'd like to fish between the Marloes peninsular and Manobier. Anyone up for it? Please PM or mail on fourtest466@hotmail.com
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Hiya Doc,
I bought my 'bote from Intramore over in Felixstowe (http://www.southamptonboatshow.com/exhibiting/exhibitor_product_info.asp?org=Intramore+Ltd) some five years ago. I see from the link that they are still supplying it to the UK.
Abersoch? Unfortunately its the other side of the Cardigan Bay on the Lleyn Peninsular but if you can make it to Pembrokeshire I'd be happy to arrange a day to two...
I bought my 'bote from Intramore over in Felixstowe (http://www.southamptonboatshow.com/exhibiting/exhibitor_product_info.asp?org=Intramore+Ltd) some five years ago. I see from the link that they are still supplying it to the UK.
Abersoch? Unfortunately its the other side of the Cardigan Bay on the Lleyn Peninsular but if you can make it to Pembrokeshire I'd be happy to arrange a day to two...
Hey Tim, was just looking at this porta-bote looks cool! How do you find it is with all you dive kit, and other people on board. What size engine do you have on it. Whats it like when the waves get up past flat calm? And how much is the 14fter (if you know)
Sorry for all the questions, was just thinking about getting ride of me inflatable and getting one....
thanks
Clive.
Sorry for all the questions, was just thinking about getting ride of me inflatable and getting one....
thanks
Clive.
Hi Clive,
I have a 12 footer. On calm lakes and rivers I have taken four adults afloat but I wouldn't advise that loading at sea. I only take myself and my 8 year old son afloat and the 4hp (max recommended power) gets us up on the plane at probably 10-12 knots. With two adults it barely planes.
It's very seaworthy. In a chop the hull flexes which can be disconcerting but its nothing to worry about. With the full compliment of foam floatation it is said to be unsinkable but I havn't put it to the test yet...
The real advantages of the 'bote are two fold. Firstly, you can launch it almost anywhere. If a slipway wants to charge you a tenner, just carry the hull over the sea wall and thumb your nose at them! Secondly, storage and transportation are no longer a problem. The disadvantage is cost. The 'bote is very expensive.
I would caution against replacing your inflatable with a 'bote though. I am considering getting a 4 metre RIB and 25-30 hp as well.
If you want to take a look at the 'bote, you are welcome to join me for a session in Pembrokeshire. I launch at Stackpole Quay and fish under the Castlemartin range.
I have a 12 footer. On calm lakes and rivers I have taken four adults afloat but I wouldn't advise that loading at sea. I only take myself and my 8 year old son afloat and the 4hp (max recommended power) gets us up on the plane at probably 10-12 knots. With two adults it barely planes.
It's very seaworthy. In a chop the hull flexes which can be disconcerting but its nothing to worry about. With the full compliment of foam floatation it is said to be unsinkable but I havn't put it to the test yet...
The real advantages of the 'bote are two fold. Firstly, you can launch it almost anywhere. If a slipway wants to charge you a tenner, just carry the hull over the sea wall and thumb your nose at them! Secondly, storage and transportation are no longer a problem. The disadvantage is cost. The 'bote is very expensive.
I would caution against replacing your inflatable with a 'bote though. I am considering getting a 4 metre RIB and 25-30 hp as well.
If you want to take a look at the 'bote, you are welcome to join me for a session in Pembrokeshire. I launch at Stackpole Quay and fish under the Castlemartin range.
UK Spearo said:Hey Tim, was just looking at this porta-bote looks cool! How do you find it is with all you dive kit, and other people on board. What size engine do you have on it. Whats it like when the waves get up past flat calm? And how much is the 14fter (if you know
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UK there is a bit of info on MrXs spearing boat thread page 4.
I also have the 12' porta, I have really given it a bashing over the years with motors far bigger than recommended. We often took her out to sea, 3 miles or more! I also tried surfing her down some sizable waves, great fun. She only ever filled with water once & that was while surfing.
Of course porta botes have there limitation's & it would be foolhardy to compare with a rib or such like. But they are serious fun
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Hi Tim1,
I live in Wrexham but have family in Cardigan, and get down that way every month in the summer. Will pm you when I am down next as would love to get out on that stretch of coastline. Have done ok around Aberporth and Llangranog, with bass and pollack mainly.
Hopefully see you in a few weeks!!!
Dave
I live in Wrexham but have family in Cardigan, and get down that way every month in the summer. Will pm you when I am down next as would love to get out on that stretch of coastline. Have done ok around Aberporth and Llangranog, with bass and pollack mainly.
Hopefully see you in a few weeks!!!
Dave
Choice bro!!
Nz was awsome, loads of spearing, some great spots out there. Tonga and Samoa were cool as well.
Are you still freediving?? have you entered the comp?? I havent been deeper than 35m since leaving lovely dorethea!! and had one static session when I was in nz, 5 min......just ;@) !
Am up in North Wales for the summer at least, so if you fancy a trip up we can go for a spear or get a dive in dory!!!!
Hope to see you soon mate.
Dave
Nz was awsome, loads of spearing, some great spots out there. Tonga and Samoa were cool as well.
Are you still freediving?? have you entered the comp?? I havent been deeper than 35m since leaving lovely dorethea!! and had one static session when I was in nz, 5 min......just ;@) !
Am up in North Wales for the summer at least, so if you fancy a trip up we can go for a spear or get a dive in dory!!!!
Hope to see you soon mate.
Dave