tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198683431488215954.post6137346804899866340..comments2022-04-27T04:13:27.108+10:00Comments on MustardKeen Fishing Scene.: Quickboat and Portabote maximum speed and benefits of each.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05730997516475613245noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198683431488215954.post-87392912122622204152015-06-01T14:15:39.775+10:002015-06-01T14:15:39.775+10:00Thanks Dave for the input.
I have to add though th...Thanks Dave for the input.<br />I have to add though that when Sandy spoke about maximum speed of the Portabote, he was referring to the Alpha series and stated that the recommended maximum hull speed for the Alpha series is 15mph.<br />He also recommended only using half throttle as well which is what you experienced.<br />In a recent email that I received from portabote in regard to the Alpha series the following was pointed out:<br /><br />"Here is a paragraph that is part of instructions sent to U.S., UK. Australia and english speaking countries:<br /><br />6- “FLEXING”: when you step on the “floor” of your boat, you will notice a certain amount of flexing in the “floor’. This is normal. Also, when the hull begins to “plane”, the sides will flex out and the floor bottom will flex “down”. This, too, is normal. This “flexing action” actually absorbs and cushions much of the impact of strong waves that might capsize an ordinary rigid hulled craft. The transom will flex, also. However, if one or both of the sides of the hull begin to flex or deform “abnormally”, you are traveling beyond the “MAXIMUM SPEED CAPABILITY” of the hull. Immediately reduce engine rpm. This flexing will stop and you will find you are traveling at almost the same speed, comfortably. (NOTE: No matter how large an outboard you install, your Porta-Bote hull cannot go any faster than its “MAXIMUM HULL SPEED”. It will just start to flex abnormally.) Never try to make a sudden “sharp turn” when traveling at high speeds in this or any boat.<br /><br />So while the bote may be able to travel fster than the 15mph, it is still not recommended by Portabote due to the maximum hull speed.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730997516475613245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198683431488215954.post-70488632382144254882015-06-01T13:33:35.333+10:002015-06-01T13:33:35.333+10:00David from Australia - Alpha Series Specification...David from Australia - Alpha Series Specifications (Speed)<br /><br />The specs for the Alpha series are available at portaboteme.com. <br />( https://www.portaboteme.com/product/1hJnlJig/12-porta-bote-alpha-1.html )<br />That sites spec sheet lists a cruising speed of 17mph, top hull speed 23mph for the 12' Alpha1 Series Pota-bote.<br /><br />The booklet that came with my 12' Alpha1 states a top running speed of 15-17knots (around 20mph), with one person + 8 hp motor. We reached 17mph (GPS) with 3 adults, 20l of fuel and all our safety gear on board. And that was our maiden run with a new bote and motor. We were able to cruise at an easy 15mph on half throttle. No 'strange' hull behaviour experienced, and the boat tracked in a straight line.<br /><br />Porta-bote say the Alpha series has a slightly different hull shape. Perhaps that explains the extra speed over the Genesis series.<br /><br />While Sandy has pointed out previously that the Porta-bote was not built to be speed boat, the new Alpha series is definitely no slouch in that respect. I found it easy to transport, it planed easily with 3 adults on board (8hp Merc outboard) used very little fuel and offers a good amount of space on a very stable platform.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com