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2009/09/05 14:50:18 (permalink)

New Ride

The infamous "Folding Boat" is almost ready for action.  Test ride Monday!
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    bassinbrian
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    RE: New Ride 2009/09/05 15:17:58 (permalink)
    That's different Z , make sure to let us know how it goes.
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    REEL FORCE
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    RE: New Ride 2009/09/05 17:31:31 (permalink)
    Looks to me like a B-1 bomber - very stealthy - radar absorbent - good way to sneak up on them fish !  
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    RE: New Ride 2009/09/08 09:15:15 (permalink)
    good ol' portaboat. I've always though about getting one. Can one person lift and assemble the hull on that thing?
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    RE: New Ride 2009/09/08 19:26:13 (permalink)
    Certainly can, but it not the most fun to do.  Pops bought it with that intention, but it always seemed like more of a hassle to do that than to tow a traditional boat that was ready to launch.

    Hence we have decided to to exactly that.  adjusted a trailer to tow it. and make it our primary fishing vessel.  The sweet thing is it can take on a lot.  With a gas motor behind it pushes through.  My only experience being on it (it's been in dry dock for at least 7 years) is on the the LI sound and it was NO PROBLEM.  2-4 ft. waves were no big deal.  The only thing was getting used to the flexible nature of the thing; not like sitting in a traditional boat.  We're gonna give it a shot.  With a 5 hp and the weight of the boat it is about 100 lbs.

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    RE: New Ride 2009/09/08 21:52:02 (permalink)
    There is no doubt in my mind that it would look even cooler with a big set of teeth painted on the front like an old fighter plane... 
     
    Any cup holders in that thing?
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    RE: New Ride 2009/09/09 09:42:04 (permalink)
    Would you say that because of its flexible nature, its actually MORE stable than a rigid hull rowboat?
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    RE: New Ride 2009/09/09 10:23:40 (permalink)
    It's been a long time,so what I'll do is hit you back with an answer after this weekend when we get it out.

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    RE: New Ride 2009/09/09 10:31:13 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: KayderossZ

    It's been a long time,so what I'll do is hit you back with an answer after this weekend when we get it out.


    cool, much appreciated!
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