| Hull Length | Hull Weight |
|---|---|
| 8' 6" (2.85m) | 47 lb. (21 kg) |
| 10' 8" (3.27m) | 58 lb. (26 kg) |
| 12' 6" (3.85m) | 69 lb. (31 kg) |
| 14' 0" (4.28m) | 96 lb. (44 kg) |
A portaboat (also foldaboat, foldboat, folding boat, or porta-bote, all registered trade marks) is a type of small recreational boat that folds to 4 inches (11cm) flat for storage and transport.
The Portaboat was originally invented in 1969. It became popular in the 1980s and 1990s when many boating and fishing enthusiasts started downsizing to condominiums and apartments without storage room for an ordinary boats. The Porta-Bote is lightweight, flexible and extremely strong. The Porta-Bote is made of copolymer polypropylene. These unique features make the Porta-Bote being utilized by professional users such as rescue teams, and as well as leisure users. Over 90.000 units have already been sold worldwide.
The Porta-Bote company is located in Mountain View, California.