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In reply to Post #24
Can anyone tell me if the Vulcan mini takes on a little bit of water in the hopper like itβs big brother? I know you can buy aftermarket raised doors that help with this on the Vulcan but just wondered about the mini. Cheers.
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In reply to Post #23
I ended up getting an nd2 due to recommendations and only used it on one session but happy with my decision. The RM 750 as stated by people is tiny when I saw it in person.
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In reply to Post #23
Boatman vulcan mini great little boat for the money
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In reply to Post #18
The deeper spark? Not out yet - mid 2026. Do I wait for that to release but may be outside my budget for a boat for this smaller lake.
I'm on a small 3 / 3.5 acre syndicate and looking for my first boat and realised bait boats are a minefield and there seems to be bad reviews for most boats out there within the budget boat category:
750 RM - lots of bad reviews so reckon I will stay clear - although it suits the smaller lake I'm on.
NDS (Now Beetackle) - gets a lot of recommendations but also some negative reviews, but think that was the licensing / lawsuit related but Beetackle do offer warranties for new purchases.
Boatman's actor plus / Vulcans - seem to have good customer service but the battery charger times put me off. Plus unless you spend more you get limited GPS - from what I watched in videos and read on forums.
Just looking for a good boat within that Β£650 max budget - ideally a return feature as well.
Think you have to pay extra for that on the NDS which I'm leaning towards unless anyone has suggestions or personal experience with the Boatman's?
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In reply to Post #21
Yep - Bigger and heavier than the ND but with less bait capacity and a single hopper . . .they've changed the handle design (which makes total sense) but the rest of the boat looks like a 750 on steroids . .
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https://www.tackleuk.co.uk/shop/CarpFishingBaitBoats/ridge-monkey-hunter-3000-bait-boat.htm
That's the new RM one then Β£900
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In reply to Post #11
Yep and its coped well
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In reply to Post #16
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Deeper have just released a new more budget friendly boat.
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Any idea what the catch X boats like (not mini or pro)
Cheers for advice.
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In reply to Post #13
. . .. They had a fall out with the UK distributor and have resurfaced as Bee Tackle who are backing up all ND purchases; the kit / support is the same. . .I've had Boatman products (and still own a Mk4i Compass) - the build quality is nowhere near ND I'm afraid and the price point not massively different, especially when you look at the GPS versions. The Vulcan is pretty much an Actor Plus in disguise, these are not big pit boats IMO but fine for your 'average' UK lake in fair conditions . . .
The OP needs a 'budget' boat for range - the width and triple keel depth of the ND make it more stable . . proper separate double hoppers with twice the capacity and built in GPS that you can unlock when it suits. Also more future proof - these boats are easy to pimp / fix . . you pay yer money and make yer choice - just my opinion! 
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In reply to Post #13
They have been through a right mess with ND tackle and then NDS, now they have fully rebranded to Beetackle after the legal issues have finally been put to bed.
I have the ND 2, never missed a beat for me. Although admittedly i don't use it that much in the Uk
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In reply to Post #1
Boatman mini vulcan gps ππΌππΌ
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Have ND not went bust? Theres only one option when it comes to budget bait boats and thats a boatman vulcan.
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In reply to Post #8
All boats need looking after . . .an ND2 is no different. Most problems are user error (unless your simply unlucky and have a duff boat)
The main thing is understanding electrics and water/condensation do not mix - as long as you ensure battery compartment seals are up to scratch and boats are dry when stored in between sessions they generally have minimal if any issues . . .
A boat that's doing regular 340 yard return trips (x3 = more than half a mile!) several times in a session and in a chop needs to be watertight and most importantly reliable! It also needs to be stable and powerful enough to cut through adverse conditions etc.
Being totally honest (and in my own painful experience) I think you'll find using a Deeper even with a range extender at anything over 100 yards / flat calm conditions with a clear line of sight, a pain in the back side . . .they are a good interim solution for quick feature finding but do not have the connectivity and reliability of a fully integrated Toslon / Raymarine system etc
Whilst the Boatman products are def good value, I personally wouldn't be confident using them on the water and at the range you're intending to fish. I could be wrong - get one and report back!
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