zed Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 hello all, i'm looking for the lightest possible boat for me and my two dogs. obviously inflatable is not the way to go so i need something i can lift and carry myself and i'm driving a jeep wrangler with no roof rack. i've looked into frog boats and porta-botes but i haven't heard much about them and dont know anyone who owns one and they seem to be rather expensive. i dont want to spend more than $1000. any advice? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusfloatin Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 "i'm looking for the lightest possible boat for me and my two dogs" "i need something i can lift and carry myself" "i'm driving a jeep wrangler with no roof rack" "i dont want to spend more than $1000" I don't believe you will be able to find anything that will met all those needs. But the best of luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 The "Porta-Bote" meets all your criteria.. except for cost, which is probably the most important one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDone Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Take a look at Walker Bay boats , we had an 8' for quite a few years and it was very light and fairly stable, price is around what you are looking to spend, sometimes they show up on craigslist for a decent price. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Take a look at Walker Bay boats , we had an 8' for quite a few years and it was very light and fairly stable, price is around what you are looking to spend, sometimes they show up on craigslist for a decent price. Colin thanks colin, that just might be the one for me. $699 brand new plus shipping. kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giovanne Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 A trailer hitch and a couple more $K and problem solved. A small Jon or even an older drift boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 went fishing today and the only other guy at the lake just happened to have a walker bay boat and gave it a ringing endorsement. decision made. thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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