I've been poking around classifieds for months now thinking of getting a boat. My problem is I drive an old Subaru wagon with no hitch. And my mechanic tells me my auto transmission would be toast if I did put a hitch on and try to tow ANYTHING.

So I've been looking at jonboats or anything that I can get on top of the car rack. But lately I've been seeing more and more Portaboats for sale. Has anyone used these? Are they stable enough to hang over the side and release a fish without it tipping or needing someone to stand on the opposite side? How do they row?

Any and all advice welcomed.

Bruce