I've had a waverunner mk4 over 2 years now great boat never had a problem with it.

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What about a wanted bait boat add in classifieds

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Same I got one off eBay local to me (work wise )got to see it working great boat for when I need to use it

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I need to think long and hard about what I want. So many choices and still no front runner, and the extras like Autopilot and sonar are so expensive.

I need a lie down. I probably won't get out again for a few months so, no hurry.

Thanks for your input guys

Have a look at the gowi osprey. Your won't regret it m8

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Gowi have a new boat out, only just above your budget and has all the features you need, might be worth a look.

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Thanks to okdgeezer I am able to poss help mate

Actor Plus with GPS is spot on £600 and after sales is fantastic if you need.

Bigger hopper than the basic. ND2 is also a superb bit of kit but they sell out as soon as they arrive in stock plus ND after sales I found a bit hit and miss

Either boat is decent for the £££

Would ‘steer clear' 😂 of the others mentioned tbh

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Absolutely. Everyone is different and fishes different venues etc. So you need to determine what it is exactly you want from a boat. A list of "must haves" etc (do you really need GPS? Fish finder? Are the essential?) You can narrow your options down quite quickly if you do thisand create a shortlist. You will see a lot of people saying "get this boat or get that boat" which may be a great choice for them.....but not so much for you. So get the short list sorted first.

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Good point about the extra gadgets.
Before the OP had a bad shoulder he didn't have them, if the reason for a boat is just because of his shoulder now then just get a basic boat, hopefully his shoulder will improve and will be able to get back and casting, with all the faff I read about boat, batteries and gadget problems on here I sometimes wonder if it's worth it in some cases.

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Thanks for posting Spence

as you have owned and used most of the baitboats your input is a good one

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Thats why i went with the ND2 as you can buy it without the autopilot feature and just activate when its ready.

Well, I decided that I knew just what I wanted but can't justify the expense at the moment. I'm a bit impatient and have an autumn trip to France booked.

Yes, I do want sonar. I have a Deeper but the casting is going to be a no-no for months so, let the boat do it for me.

Yes, I do want GPS/Autopilot as leading around is another problem for the future.

I've bought a Cult Ranger with all the bits I need - including two sets of Lithium batteries and am very pleased with it.

I know that many will disagree with my choice and will claim the x.y, or z is far better but, I am happy that I can fish even if the reeling in is a bit soar. I may have to give up carping if the trouble persists, I'll confront that in due course but, for now, I am looking forward to the time I can get out and nail a few.

Thanks for all your input

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Long as your happy mate that's all that matters after all.

Hope she bags you a few