In reply to Post #29
Yes but as you rightly say they've sorted this issue now
because of your original post high lighting your problem I tried to put off a mate that lives in France from buying the Actor Plus but he went ahead and bought it and having owned 2 previous bait boats ( Anatec and Viper) and says the Actor Plus is the best boat he has owned with no problems he is retired and fishes all the time so the boat has had a heck of a lot of use
Yes but as you rightly say they've sorted this issue now
because of your original post high lighting your problem I tried to put off a mate that lives in France from buying the Actor Plus but he went ahead and bought it and having owned 2 previous bait boats ( Anatec and Viper) and says the Actor Plus is the best boat he has owned with no problems he is retired and fishes all the time so the boat has had a heck of a lot of use
In reply to Post #31
Well 'they' say it but doesn't mean they have Gerry! Having owned both boats I've got nothing but praise for the mk4i product (barring the tiny central hopper) and have even considered rebuying a basic one for small / public waters / canals etc such is the silly low price.
Re the Plus however I would say that even with the steering allegedly sorted it has its limitations and is not really that manoeuvrable / great in a chop / easy to sail in a straight-line etc / effective on larger waters and is made worse and even more unstable with heavy leads (5oz plus) and fully loaded hoppers. I note they've bought out another variant called the 'Compass' to alleviate this; fair play that they are listening to customer feedback but feels like a work in progress whatever the value for money . . .
Think I'll be sticking with my trusty SB3 for some time - has none of the above problems and is a faaar superior product IMHO!
Well 'they' say it but doesn't mean they have Gerry! Having owned both boats I've got nothing but praise for the mk4i product (barring the tiny central hopper) and have even considered rebuying a basic one for small / public waters / canals etc such is the silly low price.
Re the Plus however I would say that even with the steering allegedly sorted it has its limitations and is not really that manoeuvrable / great in a chop / easy to sail in a straight-line etc / effective on larger waters and is made worse and even more unstable with heavy leads (5oz plus) and fully loaded hoppers. I note they've bought out another variant called the 'Compass' to alleviate this; fair play that they are listening to customer feedback but feels like a work in progress whatever the value for money . . .
Think I'll be sticking with my trusty SB3 for some time - has none of the above problems and is a faaar superior product IMHO!
In reply to Post #32
Mines 3 months old and has none of them issues. 65 acre sailing lake 250 yards out in wind. Hardly any adjustment all the way out. Fully loaded 4oz lead.
I guess they could be hit and miss like any product and it's still early doors as I will rarely use it.
Mines 3 months old and has none of them issues. 65 acre sailing lake 250 yards out in wind. Hardly any adjustment all the way out. Fully loaded 4oz lead.
I guess they could be hit and miss like any product and it's still early doors as I will rarely use it.
In reply to Post #33
Not sure I believe that unless they've redesigned the narrow hull / the compass thingy works so effectively it resolves the steering and balance - tried my Actor Plus on various waters including a windswept big pit and whilst it 'did the job' it certainly wasn't 'plain sailing' lol . .
Not sure I believe that unless they've redesigned the narrow hull / the compass thingy works so effectively it resolves the steering and balance - tried my Actor Plus on various waters including a windswept big pit and whilst it 'did the job' it certainly wasn't 'plain sailing' lol . .
In reply to Post #34
Without the centre divide you can position things perfect. Seems that me and me mate put 6 rods at 250 yards without any issue there really isn't much to believe lol. More then welcome to pop and watch next time
Without the centre divide you can position things perfect. Seems that me and me mate put 6 rods at 250 yards without any issue there really isn't much to believe lol. More then welcome to pop and watch next time
In reply to Post #35
Ok I believe you!
Ok I believe you!