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Cheap bait boat, actor mk4 ? (15 posts / 2,334 views)
Jimmers532
Posts: 889
Post #1 24 Nov 2025 10:16
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I'm after buying a cheap bait boat for a lake that il be fishing over winter. It will only ever get used on that lake, so don't want to spend a lot. TFT have the boatman actor mk4 on sale for £200 at the moment, Is there anything better for that money ? I was going to buy second hand but it's a minefield with boats second hand seen it all too often. And any reviews on the actor mk4 ? Cheers
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #2 24 Nov 2025 11:44
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In reply to Post #1
u won't go wrong with the boatman boats the basic actor mk4 are great little boats , I've had both the actor plus and actor Vulcan and can't fault either of them . Look on Boatmanuk.com website they are bringing out the Vulcan mini due in stock end of December this year which is slightly dearer at £275 from boatman website its top rig loading bigger bait capacity fully waterproof boat and handset
Backofthenet
Posts: 101
Post #3 24 Nov 2025 18:44
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Pretty sure I just saw 10% off the boatman boat range (Black Friday)
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #4 24 Nov 2025 19:04
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In reply to Post #1
I love my Actor Plus and can't fault the service from Boatman
Jimmers532
Posts: 889
Post #5 24 Nov 2025 22:28
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I like the look of the Vulcan mini. Might go for that, looks perfect for what I need
BoilieGun BoilieGun
Posts: 306
Post #6 26 Nov 2025 12:38
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I have the Actor Mk4 for a few years now, its never missed a beat, would recommend 100%
Backofthenet
Posts: 101
Post #7 26 Nov 2025 13:05
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In reply to Post #5
I have the original Vulcan, but if the mini was around when I bought mine I'd have gone for the mini
Jimmers532
Posts: 889
Post #8 27 Nov 2025 17:44
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I've ordered the Vulcan mini. Will be perfect for what I want. Hopefully it performs as good as it looks !
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 4,661
Post #9 27 Nov 2025 18:28
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In reply to Post #1
PM - I have a Camo mk4i Compass with extras that is surplus to requirements!
Jimmers532
Posts: 889
Post #10 27 Nov 2025 19:08
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In reply to Post #9
Replied mate 👍
framey framey
Posts: 5,319
Post #11 27 Nov 2025 19:11
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In reply to Post #9
Tut tut
A mod selling out of classifieds lol
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
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Post #12 28 Nov 2025 13:17
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Lol - frap my knuckles!
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #13 1 Dec 2025 06:51
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Get the vulcan mini, only downside is that its slightly ovee budget.
Jimmers532
Posts: 889
Post #14 1 Dec 2025 14:58
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In reply to Post #13
I've ordered one. Seems the best by a mile for that price. Hopefully it performs well 🤞🏻
ticker ticker
Posts: 682
Post #15 3 Dec 2025 16:44
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i will second that
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