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Nd2 or nd1 bait boat? (27 posts / 6,698 views)
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #1 3 May 2023 02:35
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Whats the difference between the nd1 smart boat and the nd2 and which is the better one and is there a better boat at this price range?
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
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Post #2 3 May 2023 02:36
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ND2 is the better boat by a distance pal. Bigger and more features available.

There is a very good review on here about one in the reviews section. Also a very good facebook page.
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #3 3 May 2023 02:41
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Cheers. The nd2 is sold out and it seems to be half the price of the nd1 so thought the nd1 must be better. The nd2 does look better from the photos.
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
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Post #4 3 May 2023 03:39
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They generally sell them in batches mate, which usually sell out quite fast.

If you give them a follow on social media they generally post in advance of the sale date to say they will be putting them back up for sale.

I don't use mine in the uk, but would definitely recommend getting the GPS/auto pilot update once you get one.
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #5 3 May 2023 04:47
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Cheers 👍🏻
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #6 3 May 2023 07:18
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ND2 hands down
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #7 3 May 2023 16:50
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Cheers. Are they reliable as a couple of friends have had a few nd items and they didnt last very long. Ive never owned anything that they make but the boat looks decent. I was going to get a bespoke bait boats pd33 but it seems total overkill for how much i will use it and its 3 times the price.
audiguypaul audiguypaul
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Post #8 4 May 2023 16:25
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Just make sure you charge the battery and try it in the boat before you take it out, there been some duff ones. Also helps if you file a little groove in the rear of the door to allow leader or tubing to sit in or else the door can stick shut.

Edit; the boat and battery are posted separately.
Rebullio Rebullio
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Post #9 4 May 2023 17:31
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nd2 is a great boat for the price, mine has been faultless. The only issue is now they ship with half the capacity battery as they used to, I bought an extra battery plus y connector which helps but I find a 48hr just about empties them.
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #10 4 May 2023 19:33
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Someone on the nd2 group on fb put me onto a company that sells much bigger batteries that are designed for the nd2 so if i get one will get one of those and a bespoke angling supplies make for the nd2.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
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Post #11 5 May 2023 12:58
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Really how much did you use it? I've only got one set of batteries set up on mine and it was the one that came with it, I used it for 3 rods for 48hrs about 60 yards each time and it was still at 70% when I finished the session and they got sent out about 8/10 times each over the time I was there (resetting and had fish)
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #12 5 May 2023 23:27
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Al technologies

Brilliant batteries for all different bait boats made with decent Samsung and Panasonic cells no rubbish....

Worth it
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #13 6 May 2023 07:04
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Yes thats them 👍🏻
JasonM JasonM
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Post #14 6 May 2023 09:00
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Yep very good battery packs, though Samsung did have their problems a few years back with their galaxy notes catching fire and leading to a massive recall they blamed it on their batteries. Panasonic also, no manufacturer is perfect.

The main point is lithium battery's do require looking after, keep them safe in a suitable fireproof container and don't let them get too cold. Alex @ Al provides some documentation in the box when you take receipt of his battery's .
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #15 6 May 2023 09:45
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All sold out at the minute 😞
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