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Boatman vulcan (95 posts / 30,012 views)
graycbr graycbr
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Post #46 5 Jan 2025 18:27
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No boxing day or new year sales on these which was a shame
Sales this year was poor with all company's
JasonM JasonM
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Post #47 5 Jan 2025 20:06
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People tightening their belts as it's going to be a tough 18 months ahead in the Uk economy.
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #48 6 Jan 2025 18:20
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I was very surprised there were no new year sales. The shops must be doing a lot better than expected if no discounts to encourage people to buy.
JasonM JasonM
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Post #49 6 Jan 2025 21:59
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It was a bad year for retail and this year with nics increases not helping probably going to worsen.
I would say more retailers held their margins to try and hold on to more cash

https://news.sky.com/story/almost-170-000-retail-jobs-lost-in-2024-and-there-could-be-even-more-next-year-13281208
Scratch25 Scratch25
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Post #50 16 Jun 2025 09:46
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I'm condsidering one of these. Has anyone had issues with the V2 model before I order one?
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #51 18 Jun 2025 21:48
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I ordered one last month but not used it yet. I wanted a deeper quest bit couldnt justify the outlay for how often i go. I havent really heard of any issues with the remote and im in a couple of boatman fb groups. There customer service is great if you do get a problem.
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #52 19 Jun 2025 06:33
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Had the V1 and now own the v2

No issues whatsoever with either so far.

Boatman are so brilliant at helping anyway and fast turnaround times too...

Smashing_It Smashing_It
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Post #53 11 Sep 2025 14:29
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In the market for a Bait Boat mostly for French trips, so probably won't get used an awful lot.

Really taken with responses on here regarding customer service from the company, so just checking the majority are still happy with the service they receive and the actual bait boats themselves?

Looking at buying the Vulcan V2.
Backofthenet
Posts: 101
Post #54 11 Sep 2025 14:33
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I'm still loving my Vulcan.

I haven't needed to send anything for repair but I've had numerous questions for them and they always respond quickly on Instagram. When ordering extra parts/accessories they have always arrived quickly too. Hopefully it stays this way
Lexy30
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Post #55 11 Sep 2025 15:50
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Good to hear, I had one delivered this morning. Will get maiden voyage next week.
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #56 11 Sep 2025 20:53
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Won't go wrong...make sure you read the manual and keep the batteries under their suggestions.

You'll love it
Smashing_It Smashing_It
Posts: 1,074
Post #57 15 Sep 2025 10:54
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Thanks chaps.

Just ordered a Vulcan!

First ever Bait Boat, looking forward to giving it a go.
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #58 15 Sep 2025 21:37
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You'll be pleased
Broken-Rod Broken-Rod
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Post #59 19 Sep 2025 11:30
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Any further feedback on how well the sonar is working on this boat, particularly in comparison to say other lower cost sonars?

Also the all in one screen on the handset looks rather small, how easy is to read and how good is the definition and brightness in sunlight?

Just about to give up on my RT4 V3, so looking at cost effective options
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #60 19 Sep 2025 15:46
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I think the general suggestion is that the sonar is fine, but if you used a Deeper attachment it is better for that purpose. I have the Actor Plus and the sonar is fairly basic but more than does the job I want, which is to determine depth changes and features.
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