http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/ Yahoo Portabote Group Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:57:58 GMT jspringator http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12608 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12608 I looked at their site and noticed the 8, 10 and 12 had the same motor weight limit. Let us know how the 6 HP does on that 8 footer. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:19:01 GMT dhughes126 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12607 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12607 I have pulled my 12' Bote to and from the launch ramp in a similar fashion, but I use a hitch-mount bike carrier, and suspend the bow of the Bote from that. I Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:49:23 GMT sappleford http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12606 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12606 My girlfriend thinks i have gone barmy but my new 8` porta bote arrives tommorrow,I allready have a 12` one but it doesnt fit easily inside our cruiser so Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:50:59 GMT Mike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12605 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12605 ... should help quite a bit with designing mine. Thanks for the time you took with this, Glen.....I really do appreciate it! ... took a small two wheel dolly Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:20:17 GMT From Glenn http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12604 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12604 Mike: Perhaps I can give you an idea of my dolly deal without a pic: I took a small two wheel dolly designed to carry small drums/barrels. I cut a "V" in the Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:18:50 GMT Mike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12603 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12603 ... I already have! But, I did like you suggestion. I can't imagine it looking that bad, so if you ever decide to post a pic of it, I would appreciate it. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:07:00 GMT From Glenn http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12602 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12602 You did say, "Any suggestions greatly appreciated" so, you asked for it: Get a second wife and, if the tubing on the bote starts to touch and scratch, have the Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:44:38 GMT Mike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12601 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12601 I sit on the tailgate of my pickup while my wife pulls me and my Bote to the launch ramp (in campground). Although she pulls very slowly, once and awhile the Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:01:08 GMT jspringator http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12600 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12600 I need to spread the split plastic tubing on the bottom of the boat to get it to clear a riveted repair that is a little thicker then the original staples. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:40:33 GMT dgerst_1999 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12599 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12599 Hi, I may try that but what I was actually asking was if there is anyone who has gotten rid of the foam and just lived without it. And if they regretted Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:26:56 GMT portabot http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12598 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12598 That's right spray the foam. Then wipe off the excess. Simple and does the same kind of job truckers do when they spray their tires to help preserve them. The Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:36:43 GMT Herbert J. Hedstrom http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12597 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12597 Last season I used ArmorAll on the outside of the 'bote with the result that the hull was so slick the dolly slid on the hull when I pulled the 'bote down to Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:47:24 GMT johnorita http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12596 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12596 Hello! Do you mean it is a good idea to put ArmorAll on the foam, as well as the outside of the boat? Do you mean like get the spray on ArmourAll and spray the Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:55:09 GMT D & Don Wogaman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12595 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12595 I had a 1999 hull that we purchased used, that failed in the same way as yours. We punched a round hole just below the original tear to "stress relieve" the Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:51:35 GMT portabot http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12594 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortaBote/message/12594 Hi, Applying ArmorAll, or any other plastic protectant, every couple of months prevents this from happening. To order closed cell foam, go to: