I found a great deal on a porta bote (porta-bote.com) and will probably buy one. Has anyone had any experience with diving? I figure it can't be that bad as I'm use to diving off a kayak and this will be a big step up. I'm primarily moving up so I can go out with multiple buddies that don't want to paddle. Furthermore, I spearfish a lot and think this boat will hold our guns and catch a lot better than a kayak. Any experience with this? Thanks!
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lackingcreativity
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What is the reason for the fold flat capability? In your case is that necessary? If the answer is yes than by all means go with it, but if it isnt necessary why dont you just get a regular dingy?
CAPT HOOK
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You should love it. We have had a 10' for about 10 years now. Used it as our tender, snorkling & dive boat, towboat, etc. We carry 4 tanks and all our gear with no problems; once you get used to boarding from the water (easiest by middle seat) it's a pretty good dive boat.
We leave dive flag in boat and tow it along on the surface.
Enjoy.
We leave dive flag in boat and tow it along on the surface.
Enjoy.
I used one every day for more than two years when I lived on my trimaran.
I found it to be a reasonably good rowboat, a so-so sailboat and a great small powerboat.
No problem diving from it once you get used to the technique.
Very durable boats.
I found it to be a reasonably good rowboat, a so-so sailboat and a great small powerboat.
No problem diving from it once you get used to the technique.
Very durable boats.
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