For sport fishermen

The PortaBote is the ideal boat for the sport fisherman who does not like constrictions.

You are a fanatic sport fisherman and are looking for a boat to practice your hobby? You are not about to buy different kind of boats for all fishing circumstances, but want one which can be used anywhere? You are looking for a boat which is easy to transport? A boat which does not break or topple over if you hit a rock or tree trunk? Then stop looking, because we have the boat you need.

You want to go fishing on large rivers, on sea, on fast-flowing rivers, creeks, large or small lakes, canals. The PortaBote is in its element everywhere!

What does a sport fisherman expect of his boat?

1. It has to be small enough to also have access to smaller water bodies.
2. However, it should not be too small because it has to be able to contain all the supplies needed for a trip of several days.
3. It has to be comfortable.
4. The boat has to be stable.
5. The boat has to be easy to maneuver.
6. The boat has to be light, so that you can easily lift it through, over, or past obstacles.
7. The boat has to be resist many situations.
8. The boat has to be quick, but also economical in its energy consumption.
9. It should be able to be transported easily.
10. It has to be able to put the boat anywhere in the water.
11. It should be able to provide protection against the sun.
12. It should be able to attach a trawler motor on the boat.
13. It should be able to row with the boat as well.
14. It should also be able to use an electric motor on the boat.
15. It should not lie to deep in the water, so as to prevent getting stuck on rocks, sandbanks, or other obstacles.

The PortaBote meets all these needs, and more. It is the ideal boat for the sport fisherman who does not like constraints.

Many sport fishermen can affirm this. There are sport fishing companies who have chosen the PortaBote as the most suited boat. For example Fishing Adventure Suriname uses the PortaBote for all their tours.

These two sport fishermen from France are tugging in a catfish of more than 50 kg in the boat. You can see that the boat is barely slants to a side. Stability is of high importance when fishing for these kinds of fish.

Also at sea the PortaBote is in its element.

And after fishing you safely store the boat in your house or apartment.