Porta Bote: Our review of a solution to boating for nomads, caravanners, and campers in Australia

We both enjoy getting out feeding fish (mainly coz we're not good at catching fish) and exploring estuaries.
When we started prepping for a lap of Australia, we researched boating options, including kayaks, tinnies, SUPS, and the Porta-Bote, and decided, for our needs, Porta-Bote would be a good option. Is it perfect? Take a look at our review to see if it's an option for you......
This vid gives an overview of using a Porta-Bote with a compilation of a few of our Korker Adventures using our Porta-Bote.
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[@michaelcaldwell4890]

I’ve seen a few people with them on the ocean. Pretty crazy, but we need crazy people to test the limits of things.😊 Thank you for the video. Be careful with those crocs!!!

[@dmitry7908]

A well-done video. Taught me what I wanted to know about the porta-bote. The pool shot is a game-changer.

[@123456snowey]

I used mine once! being older and not agile it was not easy to move around , (Better for the agile) anchor etc. Got back to the tinny as I do fish open waters when calm.

[@pmireur04]

Viewer from the US. Thanks for the review; thinking of getting one for myself. :)

[@Vinceventuring]

Some great stuff on your channel, I hope you post more adventures soon ❤️

[@NasTimeAdventures]

Great detailed review. Thanks. Sure adds another level of adventure to any trip.

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@metagazers]

Amazing content! Thanks so much for sharing 🙏 Subscribed and looking forward to the next one 😊

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

Thanks :)

[@user-zy5vx4ou8q]

Thanks for sharing.

[@RollingRigTraction]

I have a 12' and I would take it long distance into the ocean with my setup. It just takes being cognizant of swells.

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

And thrust of the motor. Where we are currently the tides exceed 7m and our motor would struggle against tidal current. We’re just not comfortable taking ours out where there’s are current and swell issues to contend with, or large Salt water crocs.

[@michaelcaldwell4890]

Would you share your setup please?

[@wilsonoliveirasantos4930]

Espetacular , belíssimas imagens, ainda compro um barco desse.

[@vincentfusco1952]

Enjoyed this😎Did you make your own cover for the porta-bote? Just bought an older 12’ porta-bote in Arizona , USA for lake fishing. Thank you for your video and time. Velesta and Vince from Alaska

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

Hi Vincent, we bought a length of ribbed fabric from a haberdashery store in Australia. The type of fabric used around the collar, wrists, and ankles of sweatshirts and track pants. We pull that over the boat as it's quite stretchy and tied off the nose end. We looked at SUP board covers but couldn't find one with matching dimensions. Hope that helps.

[@64kdawg]

Great boat! You think 10ft would be good for a solo traveler? For open water fishing, multi day shore hopping camping expeditions, etc.?

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

19’ is great for a single person. Planes beautifully with our 5.9hp 2 stroke engine with 1 person.

[@joannecox8926]

Was wondering where you got the cover for the bote from. Thanks

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

The one in this vid is just a length of ribbing fabric like that used for collars and cuffs on windcheater jumpers. We then bought a 12’ Sup cover which is much better.

[@SebastienRobin]

Great video! Thank you. One question @korkeradventures-biglapnom1669: where did you find the sock/cover you wrap around the hull before you put it on the roof?

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

It's just a length of sweatshirt ribbing pulled over the bote. After 2 years it disintegrated. We've since bought a 12' Sup cover for our 10' Bote and there's plenty of room for the bote. Although we haven't tried it, it'd probably hold all the seats, etc too but we didn't want all that weight in one bag for lifting onto the roof of our LC200.

[@drquentinfree4406]

Great video. Where did you get those pyjamas for the folded up hull ?

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

@@drquentinfree4406 that just a length of rubbing fabric. We’ve since bought a 12’ sup board cover for our 10’ boat

[@keithcout]

How is the porta bote going on the big lap?

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

It’s travelling fine. We’ve had it out about half a dozen times on Lake Monduran, Maroochydore River and Noosa Everglades. Great to be able to explore waterways.

[@reddyman6915]

Hi , am thinking of buying the 10’ Porta note as I will moving into a unit eventually and won’t have room for a tinny . Was wondering how the boat stands up to occasionally running into underwater obstructions such as mangrove roots , rocks , generally floating debris ? Do you know what the hull is made off ? Would a 4 hp motor be enough for 1 person ? Thanks 👍

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

Hi, lm not sure of the exact material it’s constructed of, but it is sturdy. It will stand up to occasional knows and rocks easily. The ransom on out model is rated to 25kg. Our motor is a 2 stroke 5.8hp Parsun and it gets the boat planing beautifully. Other Portabote owners run smaller 4 strokes with great success. 4 Strokes are heavier so a lower HP motor would be needed. We use our PB with 2 large adults and all our fishing gear and safety gear. In all honesty, ld probably prefer a little more space so wish we had gotten the 12’.

[@reddyman6915]

@@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669 Thanks so much for the quick reply 👍 Do you have a link for the Aussie distributor? Thanks so much !!

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

@@reddyman6915 sorry not right now but can tonight. If you Google Porta Bote Australia you’ll find their page. There’s only one supplier

[@phillbeutel9459]

Sorry if anyone has asked this before but being in Australia where did you get this from

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

www.porta-bote.com.au/

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

We ordered ours at a caravan show and it was delivered about 6-8 weeks later. The link provided is the Oz distributor

[@phillbeutel9459]

@@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669 okay thank you

[@glenwilkie1331]

What size motor is it pls?

[@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669]

It's a Parsun 5.8hp 2 stroke. Lighter weight than a 4 stroke so withing Porta Botes guidelines.

[@glenwilkie1331]

@@korkeradventures-biglapnom1669 Cheers seems to plane alright are you happy with the Parsun? looking at getting a 2.6 or 4hp 4stroke