Fold up boats

nimrod · Veteran Member

Fold up boats

jbrinks · Senior Member

My husband had a look at quick boats and actually went out for a demo run. He was very impressed with the stability and it basically folds up into two packs the size of two surfboards and he thinks it was about 30kg in total. Very easy to put up .

if we decide to go this way they would be top of the list, he had a look at fold a boat but more impressed with Quick Boat.

you will find them on the web ,I think they were from Perth

Mike C · Senior Member

I had the earlier version of the Quick Boat made by the original designer (Flat out boat)
Great fun and did all we wanted.

Also carried a folding trailer as it was a right pain to fold up after every use and often you couldn't camp right on the water etc.

There's a pic of the setup halfway down this bog page http://mikenshez.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Port%20Smith

Cheers

Mike

Desert Dweller · Guru

Pota Bote's are the originals they've been around for more than 20 years from memory. They are a great unit. Remember a lot of your weight will be in a 5hp outboard motor & fuel tank. Or if youré using an electric motor the battery isn't light.
www.PortaBote.com

-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Sunday 28th of June 2015 06:29:24 AM

sandsmere · Guru

I've got a 12foot Porta Bote. 4hp Yamaha motor does the job easily.

Had it for over 3 years. No problems.

Mike C · Senior Member

The Porta Boat is also a great setup.

We eventually sold ours and moved onto Hobie pedal Kayaks which to be honest are more fun, no motor or fuel to carry and great for exploring rivers and creeks with minimal setup.

Carrying the 8hp motor and additional fuel was a pain, not bad in the Ute but somewhat smelly in the back of the 4wd we had prior.

Its great having the ability to get out on the water.

cheers

Mike

nimrod · Veteran Member

Thanks everyone.

I emailed Quick boats twice some time ago asking where I could go to see one as I missed our local boat show. They never answered but I will try again as they do look good. I will also try Porta Boat although I preferred the set up of the Quick Boat.

I am keen on fishing and need lots of room in the boat to accommodate the huge fish I catch biggrin

My problem is not total weight that I can carry overall but rather what I can carry on the roof of the Grand Cherokee as it is only rated at 80 kgs. The average tinnie is about 85 kgs although I know there are some lighter ones around. But if I fit the boat launcher roof rack, which I would need to do, it only allows for me to carry a boat of some 35kgs. The fuel smell issue is a concern but as I would have to carry fuel for the caravan generator plus emergency fuel for the Jeep, it is a problem I will have to overcome

Mike C · Senior Member

They catch some great stuff on Kayaks and plenty of stowage up front for the fish.

Mine is the same as this one in the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0-FGoTMD1s

A major advantage is getting into places where a tinny wont go, two minute setup and the totally silent running of the pedal system or paddle (if inclined).

Enjoy whatever you get

cheers

Mike

-- Edited by Mike C on Sunday 28th of June 2015 01:27:09 PM

JayDee · Guru

I am a little concerned re these type of boats. Reason, we like to go north during the winter months and fishing in one of those rigs, would be a disaster waiting to happen in Crocodile country up north.
Great for the dams and rivers in southern Qld and further south, But up North in Gods Country I have a few ????? over it.
Jay&Dee

nimrod · Veteran Member

Hi Jay & Dee

I had wondered about the crocs but thought that they might stay away from boats. confuse

clarence · Veteran Member

We have been using a 11ft porte boat with a 9.8 maxus for 3 years in venus bay sa and dams , top boat , very safe and handle better then some tinny's.

vic

nimrod · Veteran Member

Thanks Clarence. The crocs up North are weighing on my mind a bit. Anyone have experience of these with a fold up type boat? That is those that have survived up North amongst the crocs in one of them smile

-- Edited by nimrod on Monday 29th of June 2015 11:00:51 PM