Porta-Pontoon Pontoon Boat Canoe Portable Folding Collapsible FREE Shipping Vids

Description

The patented Porta-Pontoon is 10 feet long in its basic model and 5 feet wide.
Collapses and Fits in Car Backseat, Trunk, Uses Oars/Outboard Motor, For Family of Five.
For sale is the basic model that includes the optional removable canopy top. We produce longer versions of the Porta-Pontoon but this is the most popular model because of its portability. All models come with two movable padded seats and a pair of oars and FREE shipping from the USA. You are buying directly from the USA manufacturer who offers various options. Porta-Pontoon was created and is sold by the Fair Winds Foundation. Complete price including shipping is 99.
To view videos of the Porta-Pontoon, please search YouTube for Porta-Pontoon
. For more information and additional videos visit the Porta-Pontoon website.Text, call or email us for more information. Thank you
-The Porta-Pontoon contains 18 components consisting of 10 pieces of deck and 8 pontoons. The largest component (deck piece with transom) is 2 feet by 4 feet by 4 inches and weighs 15 lbs.
-Patented system of interlocking stabilizers under floorboards.
-All parts numbered for easy assembly.
-No screws used (except for optional canopy) and no tools needed for assembly.
-The weight capacity of the Porta-Pontoon is 700 lbs and is safe and stable for a family of 5 not exceeding that weight.
-The recommended motor is a 2.5 outboard Suzuki although the transom can accommodate a larger motor (motor not included)
-The boat can be assembled in 20 minutes or less when experienced. Disassembly takes less than 10 minutes whether or not experienced.
-Choice of deck colors: white, yellow, red or blue (please specify in follow-up email exchange)
-Includes a two-year absolute guarantee.
Messagefrom Captain Dennis, Inventor of the Porta-Pontoon
Thank you for yourinterest in the patented Porta-Pontoon boat. I welcome you to read my bookabout the origin of my invention entitled
Porta-Pontoon Boat: TheAmazing Collapsible Pontoon Boat
available on Amazon.
The book talks about myexperiences owning pontoon boats over the years. It focuses on one I especiallyliked, the
SS Lutecia
. The book traces the history and heavy usageby many people of this great pontoon boat before its life ended at age 25 fromextensive use and many adventures.
You might think thatthat would be the conclusion of the story. But really it was only thebeginning. I missed the
SS Lutecia.
She had given me a lot ofpleasure. In fact she had provided a fun time for a large number of people. Iwanted to get back into boating and on a pontoon boat, which I love. But not alarge one, which is too bulky and carries too much overhead. I did not want theheadache of maintaining and paying for an expensive docking slip. Nor did Iwant the nightmare of finding a way to haul the boat out of the water if it neededmaintenance or repair. Or if its large motor had to be serviced.
What I wanted was aportable pontoon boat that was collapsible and which you could put in the trunkor back seat of your car. But such a boat did not exist. So I decided toinvent one. So many people complimented my invention that I decided to marketit. I had the money and the experience to do it. I could consult with engineersand experts to create a production model at a low price, which I did.
There were a lot ofcomplications involved in creating a simple design that would work well andcould be offered at a low price. I finally came up with the Porta-Pontoon whichI believe does it all.
Where else can you finda stable pontoon boat suitable for a family of five for under 00 (with FREEshipping)? The slogan I created for the Porta-Pontoon: "If you have a backseat in your car, you have a family pontoon boat."
After building the firstproduction model, we tested it under varying conditions, both with an outboardmotor and with oars. It performed splendidly as our prototype indicated itwould. We took it to various locations, such as boat ramps and beaches. Theboat assembled quickly and disassembled even quicker. That's saying a lot sinceI did it all myself, a senior. Consider that the heaviest part of the boat is only15 pounds. That does not include the outboard motor. I recommend the one I use,a Suzuki 2.5 horsepower that weighs just 29 pounds. Keep it light and fun Isay.
Please compare our boatto the Porta-Bote which is more than twice as expensive, is less stable and itsheaviest part weighs more than 70 pounds.
My boat is a joy to usewith none of the headaches of traditional boating. Seeing is believing! Viewthe videos on YouTube or our website and see for yourself. I know you will beconvinced. Please contact me by phone, text or email if you have any questions.We love to talk about the Porta-Pontoon Boat.
Porta-Pontoon vsPorta-Bote
We asked an experiencedboater who owns both a Porta-Pontoon and Porta-Bote, and loves them both, tocompare the two boats. Here’s his review discussing the pros and cons of eachboat:
I am a big fan of boththe Porta-Pontoon and the Porta-Bote. I use my 2.5 Suzuki outboard on eachbecause of the motor’s light weight and ease to put on and off. It pushes thePorta-Bote better than the Porta-Pontoon but that’s to be expected since thePorta-Bote is a V-hull boat. But you can’t beat the Porta-Pontoon for comfortsince you can sit, lie down and stand on it. No need to stay in one positionall day. I especially like to anchor the Porta-Pontoon and do some sunbathingon it with my family. We call it our floating, moving island.
Both boats take a bit ofpractice to put together quickly. The Porta-Bote is not easy to unfold withoutsnapping shut before you get the extending piece or first bench into it. Ittakes strength and I recommend two people do it. The Porta-Pontoon does notpresent that problem but it has more pieces to assemble, so could take a bitlonger until you get experience.
My Porta-Bote hasstarted to leak since I have assembled and disassembled it so many times whichputs strain on the folding hull. But it’s a small leak and I bring a small cupwith me to bail. The Porta-Pontoon does not leak and I don’t expect that itwill because there is nothing to fold or put strain on. Even if caught in therain the Porta-Pontoon will not collect water, so no need for bailing. That’strue of all pontoon boats, which is why pontoon boats are called unsinkable.
The heaviest part of thePorta-Bote is over 70 lbs which can be a strain on one person to carry orassemble. In contrast the heaviest part of the Porta-Pontoon is under 15 lbs.
I travel with thePorta-Bote in my van since the hull is one piece and will not fit in my car.I’m reluctant to put it on the roof of the car for safety and security reasons,being very expensive to replace if stolen or damaged. My Porta-Pontoon fitsinto the back seat of my car and does not look like something worth stealingwhen it collapses into each other for transportation and storagepurposes.
Both boats hug the waterand ride amazingly well. If the weather is rough I prefer the Porta-Botebecause of its V-hull. If I had to choose which boat to own, I would havetrouble deciding since I like to alternate between the two boats. Essentiallythe Porta-Bote is built for speed and the Porta-Pontoon is built for comfort. Ican more easily transport the Porta-Pontoon but I would say that the Porta-Boteis easier to assemble, particularly if you have someone to help you with theone-piece folding hull.
Fortunately I can affordboth boats, since the Porta-Pontoon is less than 00 and the Porta-Bote, eventhough somewhat pricier, is still under 00.
Before I forget, you maybe thinking about buying an inflatable boat. My experience with them has notbeen good. See the Porta-Bote website for more about this. See video comparingboth boats on Porta-Pontoon website.
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Porta-Pontoon Boat
The AmazingCollapsible Pontoon Boat
By
Captain Dennis
www.Porta-Pontoon.com
Captain Dennis is along-time sailor and power boater. He is an innovator and an adventure seekerwith experience coast to coast and internationally. He believes that goodthings often come in small packages, which is why he invented thePorta-Pontoon. When he is not testing or designing boats, Captain Dennis isplaying seafaring songs on his guitar for friends and fish.
This book tells theexciting story of how the Porta-Pontoon boat was invented after decades ofexperience by the inventor with large and small watercraft. The story is toldwith humor and gusto, reflecting the personality of the author, Captain Dennis,who prefers water to land, the sky to roadway, and sea shanties to Chopin. Ifyou like people in general and seafaring people in particular, you will want toread this book. If you enjoy the water but hate the hassles of owning andmaintaining a conventional boat, the author’s journey to the amazingPorta-Pontoon will enlighten you. Some people have called Captain Dennis theHenry Ford of the boating industry. After reading this book, you willunderstand why.
YouTube Videos
ConqueringFernandina Beach, FL ocean inlet with the Porta-Pontoon
Folding Portable Collapsible PontoonBoat
https://youtu.be/fttb6am_ARg
Cruising the Savannah GA waterwayswith the Porta-Pontoon Folding Portable Collapsible Pontoon Boat
https://youtu.be/1tnM7i7wV6A
Porta Assembly 101
https://youtu.be/ia4wkuJfJFs
Porta-Pontoon, theAmazing Collapsible, Folding, Portable Boat with Optional Canopy
https://youtu.be/xIdjICeU02I
Porta-Pontoon, theAmazing Collapsible, Folding, Portable Boat without seats or canopy competeswith Porta-Bote
https://youtu.be/P85aZDqdkv0
Porta-Pontoon, theAmazing Collapsible, Folding, Portable Boat 60-Second TV Spot
https://youtu.be/b9BSp-M_9nI
Porta-Pontoon, theAmazing Collapsible, Folding, Portable Boat Compared to Porta-Bote
https://youtu.be/lwXCMWc-G1E
Porta-Pontoon, theAmazing Collapsible, Folding, Portable Boat Options
https://youtu.be/xhZMqO_JWvc
Porta-Pontoon, theAmazing Collapsible, Folding, Portable Boat in Rough Weather
https://youtu.be/Vq9lPHiVew4
Assembling the Porta-Pontoon,the Amazing Collapsible, Folding, Portable Boat
https://youtu.be/1hLGtEkG1Rg
(unlisted)
Porta-Pontoon, theAmazing Collapsible, Folding, Portable Boat Setting Up Optional Canopy
https://youtu.be/lhv5lk27vlU
Standing, Lying andReclining on Porta-Pontoon, the Amazing Collapsible, Portable, Folding Boat
https://youtu.be/2utKISwa9JU
Porta
-Pontoon, the Amazing Collapsible, Folding, PortablePontoon Boat Competing with Porta-Bote is here. Priced at just under 00(including shipping) and accommodating five people, its slogan is, “If you havea backseat in your car, you have a family pontoon boat.” Trademarked andpatented. For full details, please visit www.Porta-Pontoon.com
Features
The Porta-Pontoonis 10 feet long in its basic model (see options for longer versions) and 5 feetwide. It contains 18 components consisting of 10 pieces of deck and 8 pontoons.The largest component (the deck piece with transom) is 2 feet by 4 feet by 5inches and weighs 15 lbs. The weight capacity of the Porta-Pontoon is 700 lbsand is safe and stable for a family of 5 not exceeding that weight. Therecommended motor is a 2.5 outboard Suzuki (29 lbs) although the transom canaccommodate a larger motor. The boat can be assembled in 20 minutes or less whenexperienced. Disassembly takes less than 10 minutes whether or not experienced.Price of the boat, which includes two seats and two oars, is 9 (freeshipping) and includes a two-year absolute guarantee.
Porta-Pontoon vs Porta-Bote
We asked an experienced boater who ownsboth a Porta-Pontoon and Porta-Bote, and loves them both, to compare the twoboats. Here’s his review discussing the pros and cons of each boat:
I am a big fan of both the Porta-Pontoonand the Porta-Bote. I use my 2.5 Suzuki outboard on each because of the motor’slight weight and ease to put on and off. It pushes the Porta-Bote better thanthe Porta-Pontoon but that’s to be expected since the Porta-Bote is a V-hullboat. But you can’t beat the Porta-Pontoon for comfort since you can sit, liedown and stand on it. No need to stay in one position all day. I especiallylike to anchor the Porta-Pontoon and do some sunbathing on it with my family. Wecall it our floating, moving island.
Both boats take a bit of practice to puttogether quickly. The Porta-Bote is not easy to unfold without snapping shut beforeyou get the extending piece or first bench into it. It takes strength and Irecommend two people do it. The Porta-Pontoon does not present that problem butit has more pieces to assemble, so could take a bit longer until you getexperience.
My Porta-Bote has started to leak since Ihave assembled and disassembled it so many times which puts strain on thefolding hull. But it’s a small leak and I bring a small cup with me to bail.The Porta-Pontoon does not leak and I don’t expect that it will because thereis nothing to fold or put strain on. Even if caught in the rain thePorta-Pontoon will not collect water, so no need for bailing. That’s true ofall pontoon boats, which is why pontoon boats are called unsinkable.
The heaviest part of the Porta-Bote is over70 lbs which can be a strain on one person to carry or assemble. In contrast theheaviest part of the Porta-Pontoon is under 15 lbs.
I travel with the Porta-Bote in my vansince the hull is one piece and will not fit in my car. I’m reluctant to put iton the roof of the car for safety and security reasons, being very expensive toreplace if stolen or damaged. My Porta-Pontoon fits into the back seat of mycar and does not look like something worth stealing when it collapses into eachother for transportation and storage purposes.
Both boats hug the water and ride amazinglywell. If the weather is rough I prefer the Porta-Bote because of its V-hull. IfI had to choose which boat to own, I would have trouble deciding since I liketo alternate between the two boats. Essentially the Porta-Bote is built forspeed and the Porta-Pontoon is built for comfort. I can more easily transportthe Porta-Pontoon but I would say that the Porta-Bote is easier to assemble,particularly if you have someone to help you with the one-piece folding hull.
Fortunately I can afford both boats, sincethe Porta-Pontoon is less than 00 and the Porta-Bote, even though somewhat pricier,is still under 00.
Before I forget, you may be thinking aboutbuying an inflatable boat. My experience with them has not been good. See thePorta-Bote website for more about this. See video comparing both boats onPorta-Pontoon website.
Options
Replacement partsand accessories for Porta-Pontoon
All orders forreplacement parts and accessories, add flat rate for shipment regardless ofsize of order.
Pontoons replacedfor each, deckboards without the transom for each, deckboard with thetransom for each, and tie straps for each.
Canopy: We installit for you on Porta-Pontoon; Easily detachable for transport and storage; 100%waterproof, breathable, Anti-UV and Anti-fade; Double stitched seams, neatsturdy and durable stitching; Light weight aluminum alloy & portabledesign;4 adjustable straps for easy set up and fold; Material: High strengthcomposite Oxford cloth + Aluminium alloy; Size: 63”by47.2” by 43.3"___9
Additional Seats(two come standard with Porta-Pontoon:
Adjustable paddedseat; water resistant Back and bottom; Mesh seatback pocket; folds for portability;15.5 in. wide; place where you want on Porta-Pontoon; can be opened and used onPorta-Pontoon for upper mattress or pillow___ each
Extra LongPorta-Pontoon:
4 extra feet onlength of boat (12 Pontoons instead of the standard 8 and addition deck boardswhich give the boat a 1050 lb weight capacity and a total length of 14 feet___9(plus 9 cost of standard Porta-Pontoon)
Super Extra LongPorta-Pontoon:
8 extra feet onlength of boat (16 Pontoons instead of the standard 8 and addition deck boardswhich give the boat a 1400 lb weight capacity and a total length of 18 feet___9(plus 9 cost of standard Porta-Pontoon)
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Porta-PontoonVersus Porta-Bote
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Porta-Pontoon Boat:
The AmazingCollapsible Pontoon Boat
By Captain Dennis
Message from Captain Dennis, Innventor of the Porta-Pontoon
Thank you for your interest in thepatented Porta-Pontoon boat. I welcome you to read my book about the origin ofmy invention entitled
Porta-Pontoon Boat:The Amazing Collapsible Pontoon Boat
available on Amazon.
The book talks about my experiencesowning pontoon boats over the years. It focuses on one I especially liked, the
SS Lutecia
. The book traces the historyand heavy usage by many people of this great pontoon boat before its life endedat age 25 from extensive use and many adventures.
You might think that that would bethe conclusion of the story. But really it was only the beginning. I missed the
SS Lutecia.
She had given me a lot ofpleasure. In fact she had provided a fun time for a large number of people. Iwanted to get back into boating and on a pontoon boat, which I love. But not alarge one, which is too bulky and carries too much overhead. I did not want theheadache of maintaining and paying for an expensive docking slip. Nor did Iwant the nightmare of finding a way to haul the boat out of the water if itneeded maintenance or repair. Or if its large motor had to be serviced.
What I wanted was a portable pontoonboat that was collapsible and which you could put in the trunk or
back seat of your car. But such a boat didnot exist. So I decided to invent one. So many people complimented my inventionthat I decided to market it. I had the money and the experience to do it. Icould consult with engineers and experts to create a production model at a lowprice, which I did.
There were a lot of complicationsinvolved in creating a simple design that would work well and could be offeredat a low price. I finally came up with the Porta-Pontoon which I believe doesit all.
Where else can you find a stablepontoon boat suitable for a family of five for under 00 (with FREE shipping)?The slogan I created for the Porta-Pontoon: "If you have a back seat inyour car, you have a family pontoon boat."
After building the first productionmodel, we tested it under varying conditions, both with an outboard motor andwith oars. It performed splendidly as our prototype indicated it would. We tookit to various locations, such as boat ramps and beaches. The boat assembledquickly and disassembled even quicker. That's saying a lot since I did it allmyself, a senior. Consider that the heaviest part of the boat is 15 pounds.That does not include the outboard motor. I recommend the one we used, a Suzuki2.5 horsepower that weighs just 29 pounds. Keep it light and fun I say.
Please compare our boat to thePorta-Bote which in more than twice as much, is less stable and whose heaviestpart weighs more than 70 pounds.
Our boat is a joy to use with none ofthe headaches of traditional boating. Seeing is believing! View the videos andsee for yourself. You will be convinced. Please contact us by phone, text oremail if you have any questions. We love to talk about the Porta-Pontoon Boat:
The Amazing Collapsible Pontoon Boat.Thank You and Fair Winds,
Captain Dennis