In reply to Post #20
2 pals had sb3s one got rid of it after the fishfinder packed in .Carptechnics ignored his messages and calls so when he tried to repair it himself he found a disgraceful mess of wires and a old dirty rock inside to balance the fishfinder.We were laughing it was that bad .A few people blowing smoke up their arses claimed i am lying but why would i do that.Was a long time ago and probably early days for them so no doubt things have changed just wish i still had pics to shut the botty lickers up..As for the other lad his boat is still running and my opinion is its quicker than most boats has good battery life even without the lithium batts.One thing is its awkward to steer especially in a breeze if you take your eye off it for a split second its off.Another friend recently bought a sb4 and seems good so far better than others i owned before getting a rt4
2 pals had sb3s one got rid of it after the fishfinder packed in .Carptechnics ignored his messages and calls so when he tried to repair it himself he found a disgraceful mess of wires and a old dirty rock inside to balance the fishfinder.We were laughing it was that bad .A few people blowing smoke up their arses claimed i am lying but why would i do that.Was a long time ago and probably early days for them so no doubt things have changed just wish i still had pics to shut the botty lickers up..As for the other lad his boat is still running and my opinion is its quicker than most boats has good battery life even without the lithium batts.One thing is its awkward to steer especially in a breeze if you take your eye off it for a split second its off.Another friend recently bought a sb4 and seems good so far better than others i owned before getting a rt4
In reply to Post #31
For me it's a toss up between an sb3 and ukbbb, I don't
want to be sending it back to Germany for a repair. The ukbbb is probably bigger than I need, but they seem to be the boat to beat at the moment.
The third option is an x-boat but I just struggle to get excited about them.
For me it's a toss up between an sb3 and ukbbb, I don't
want to be sending it back to Germany for a repair. The ukbbb is probably bigger than I need, but they seem to be the boat to beat at the moment.
The third option is an x-boat but I just struggle to get excited about them.
In reply to Post #32
Thx all for your help
Stuck with the RT4 ok if it goes belly up it's send back to Germany but the guys always Look after me well and it's paid for by then for next 3 yrs so heyho.
UKBB way too big they need to do a smaller version IMO
Carptechnics SB3 pro really close call but no Raymarine option or decent engine and upgrade option for handset (stuck with the spec as it is) Toslon ok but not really comparable to Raymarine
Gladiator one man band Holland....just not got the same back up but fantastic boats no doubt
Thx all for your help
Stuck with the RT4 ok if it goes belly up it's send back to Germany but the guys always Look after me well and it's paid for by then for next 3 yrs so heyho.
UKBB way too big they need to do a smaller version IMO
Carptechnics SB3 pro really close call but no Raymarine option or decent engine and upgrade option for handset (stuck with the spec as it is) Toslon ok but not really comparable to Raymarine
Gladiator one man band Holland....just not got the same back up but fantastic boats no doubt
In reply to Post #32
sending rt4 back for repair is a breeze they arrange pickup all you do is box it and wait for the courrier to pick it up job done.The only downside is the extra day or 2 in transit
sending rt4 back for repair is a breeze they arrange pickup all you do is box it and wait for the courrier to pick it up job done.The only downside is the extra day or 2 in transit
In reply to Post #34
Did you buy another rt4 euroboybobbin or stick with your old one?. I'm kind of sold on the tf740 sounder for all in gps/autopilot.
Did you buy another rt4 euroboybobbin or stick with your old one?. I'm kind of sold on the tf740 sounder for all in gps/autopilot.
In reply to Post #32
Cant comment on the ukbbb have never seen one but my mate has the toslon and its miles away from the raymarine autopilot on the rt4 plus the boat is slow.He does wish he had paid the extra now.
Cant comment on the ukbbb have never seen one but my mate has the toslon and its miles away from the raymarine autopilot on the rt4 plus the boat is slow.He does wish he had paid the extra now.
In reply to Post #36
i have the sb4 as it come up on facebook at a good price.
having used it for a few weeks in france I can give my feedback.
I was concerned about the single prop and tiller in the middle but the boat goes out straight (ish) never seen a boat that goes dead straight with out adjusting)
the battery last plenty long enough got a day from a battery.
its nice and small and holds enough bait for my need.
the boat is not that fast but I think is as fast as most with out putting it next to other boats its hard to judge the speed.
I have not suffered any problems with dropping rigs or it getting tangles round prop or tiller.
the only negatives I have found are, it needs to be driven forward to turn it and it turns faster to the left than the right but you soon get use to that.
the handset needs to be flicked back on the toggle when you switch it on or else the toggle works backwards.
overall a well built boat made in the uk so any problems are easily sorted.
the main thing for me is its nice and small does not take up half the car like some other boats and it holds a reasonable mount of bait and drops it from the middle of the boat rather than it rolling out the back like the reaper.
i have the sb4 as it come up on facebook at a good price.
having used it for a few weeks in france I can give my feedback.
I was concerned about the single prop and tiller in the middle but the boat goes out straight (ish) never seen a boat that goes dead straight with out adjusting)
the battery last plenty long enough got a day from a battery.
its nice and small and holds enough bait for my need.
the boat is not that fast but I think is as fast as most with out putting it next to other boats its hard to judge the speed.
I have not suffered any problems with dropping rigs or it getting tangles round prop or tiller.
the only negatives I have found are, it needs to be driven forward to turn it and it turns faster to the left than the right but you soon get use to that.
the handset needs to be flicked back on the toggle when you switch it on or else the toggle works backwards.
overall a well built boat made in the uk so any problems are easily sorted.
the main thing for me is its nice and small does not take up half the car like some other boats and it holds a reasonable mount of bait and drops it from the middle of the boat rather than it rolling out the back like the reaper.
In reply to Post #35
Hi sold on my trust old RT4 new one on order 👍
Hi sold on my trust old RT4 new one on order 👍
In reply to Post #38
I'm still undecided. Rt4 does seem the best, and at a reasonable price with the raymarine etc but all I hear is problems with them.
I'm still undecided. Rt4 does seem the best, and at a reasonable price with the raymarine etc but all I hear is problems with them.
In reply to Post #39
RT4 with Raymarine/autopilot is the best there is, most of the problems you hear about are down to user error as they are quite a steep learning curve when you first get one, worth it though. If you are on Facebook there is an official group where you can get info and support that's very useful. Carplounge customer support is second to none.
Best bang for your buck is one of the ‘black deals'
RT4 with Raymarine/autopilot is the best there is, most of the problems you hear about are down to user error as they are quite a steep learning curve when you first get one, worth it though. If you are on Facebook there is an official group where you can get info and support that's very useful. Carplounge customer support is second to none.
Best bang for your buck is one of the ‘black deals'
In reply to Post #40
Agree with this totally.
Customer service at CL is really good now and boats are state of the art.
🥰
Agree with this totally.
Customer service at CL is really good now and boats are state of the art.
🥰
In reply to Post #41
With regards to the RT4 free pick up/drop off for EU customers service, will this be an issue when we're out of the EU? What do you think fellas?
With regards to the RT4 free pick up/drop off for EU customers service, will this be an issue when we're out of the EU? What do you think fellas?
In reply to Post #42
They are opening a service centre in Essex soon so not a problem at all
They are opening a service centre in Essex soon so not a problem at all
In reply to Post #37
Had a few boats and always fancied the sb3 with the drive in the middle and not at one side but they don't come up much.
Like the size of the sb4 though, very handy.
Had a few boats and always fancied the sb3 with the drive in the middle and not at one side but they don't come up much.
Like the size of the sb4 though, very handy.
In reply to Post #43
Nice! Just found it on the Carplounge news page!
Thanks!
Nice! Just found it on the Carplounge news page!
Thanks!