I know that Bait Boat threads often lead to all manner of conflicts on the forum and I have previously been in the 'bomb them all' camp. However, recent surgery on my shoulder and more scheduled in a few weeks, means I am unable to cast far. I know I can catch in the margins, but not every water is conducive to that method.
I am looking at the Waverunner range but more the same boats under the Bear Creeks name. They advertise to be fitted with GPD Pilot and a sonar can be added. Is there any feedback on here about them? I've done some homework and bought an Actor Boatman GPS which is slow and, at times, moody. I want something semi-decent at no more than £1200.
Please keep it light and helpful, I'm in a jam and don't want to be caught in the crossfire of opposing armies.
I am looking at the Waverunner range but more the same boats under the Bear Creeks name. They advertise to be fitted with GPD Pilot and a sonar can be added. Is there any feedback on here about them? I've done some homework and bought an Actor Boatman GPS which is slow and, at times, moody. I want something semi-decent at no more than £1200.
Please keep it light and helpful, I'm in a jam and don't want to be caught in the crossfire of opposing armies.
In reply to Post #1
I would steer well clear of bear creeks and go for the waverunner. You need decent local service.
I would steer well clear of bear creeks and go for the waverunner. You need decent local service.
In reply to Post #2
That makes sense, thanks.
That makes sense, thanks.
In reply to Post #1
ND2 might be worth a look mate. For £1200 you can get one with auto pilot.
Can either include a deepr inside it or buy a arm and add to back.
ND2 might be worth a look mate. For £1200 you can get one with auto pilot.
Can either include a deepr inside it or buy a arm and add to back.
In reply to Post #2
Waverunner "service" is appalling!
And im sorry to say im speaking from experience.
Avoid!
Waverunner "service" is appalling!
And im sorry to say im speaking from experience.
Avoid!
In reply to Post #1
You say the GPS is slow what do you mean.?
You say the GPS is slow what do you mean.?
In reply to Post #1
I have a waverunner atom and blew the main board by using a wrongly wired Chinese battery cable. Sent it to bear creeks for an upgrade to auto pilot gps and had sonarfitted at the same time. The boat works really well most of the time....
Issue 1 since upgrade was the on off switch died. Replaced it myself and working fine.
Issue 2 today I swapped the switch again as I thought it had died again, boat wouldn't turn on. Turns out one of the power connectors into the main board is dodgy and needs to be pushed to make proper contact. It is now held in place with gorilla tape.
I've not contacted bear creeks about either yet but will when i get home from this France trip. But when dealing with them before, the contact and service was great from the Germany team.
I had previously tried the UK agent and didn't even get a reply.
I would gladly have another of their boats though I think..... Possibly lol
I have a waverunner atom and blew the main board by using a wrongly wired Chinese battery cable. Sent it to bear creeks for an upgrade to auto pilot gps and had sonarfitted at the same time. The boat works really well most of the time....
Issue 1 since upgrade was the on off switch died. Replaced it myself and working fine.
Issue 2 today I swapped the switch again as I thought it had died again, boat wouldn't turn on. Turns out one of the power connectors into the main board is dodgy and needs to be pushed to make proper contact. It is now held in place with gorilla tape.
I've not contacted bear creeks about either yet but will when i get home from this France trip. But when dealing with them before, the contact and service was great from the Germany team.
I had previously tried the UK agent and didn't even get a reply.
I would gladly have another of their boats though I think..... Possibly lol
In reply to Post #1
I dont know from personal experience
but seems Waverunners reliability and aftersales is very questionable I think there are better more reliable boats around
I dont know from personal experience
but seems Waverunners reliability and aftersales is very questionable I think there are better more reliable boats around
In reply to Post #6
The home setting is the problem, it won't switch off and the handset has to be totally reset to recover it. It's also slow and, the camo version I bought (2nd hand), disappears about 50-60 yards away. That and I don't get on with the one-handed control, the rear hopper doesn't empty well, you get the picture.
The home setting is the problem, it won't switch off and the handset has to be totally reset to recover it. It's also slow and, the camo version I bought (2nd hand), disappears about 50-60 yards away. That and I don't get on with the one-handed control, the rear hopper doesn't empty well, you get the picture.
In reply to Post #8
Such as? Any recommendations gratefully received.
Such as? Any recommendations gratefully received.
In reply to Post #1
Future carping do a decent range of boats and have excellent customer service. Give them a shout I am sure they will hook you up with what you need.
Future carping do a decent range of boats and have excellent customer service. Give them a shout I am sure they will hook you up with what you need.
100% Get an ND2.
In reply to Post #12
They've sold out
But I have thought about the 1
They've sold out
But I have thought about the 1
In reply to Post #13
Don't get the ND1.
The ND2 is way better, I am sure they will come back in stock soon.
Don't get the ND1.
The ND2 is way better, I am sure they will come back in stock soon.
In reply to Post #14
Says available within 1 month on their website.
Says available within 1 month on their website.