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In reply to Post #55
Won’t go wrong…make sure you read the manual and keep the batteries under their suggestions.
You’ll love it
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In reply to Post #54
Good to hear, I had one delivered this morning. Will get maiden voyage next week.
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In reply to Post #53
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
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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.
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In reply to Post #50
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…
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In reply to Post #50
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.
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I'm condsidering one of these. Has anyone had issues with the V2 model before I order one?
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In reply to Post #48
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
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In reply to Post #46
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.
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People tightening their belts as it’s going to be a tough 18 months ahead in the Uk economy.
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In reply to Post #45
No boxing day or new year sales on these which was a shame
Sales this year was poor with all company's
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In reply to Post #39
That's good to know
Cheers for the update on refund
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In reply to Post #41
 Very reassuring to those with and looking to buy 
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Their website has their history and shows their dealer network albeit a bit dated though you can buy them pretty much from any country now
https://www.boatmanboat.com/newsinfo/861582.html
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In reply to Post #40
Yes mate, thats what I was referring to as both my mates were outside of the warranty.
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In reply to Post #39
That's fair enough, I'd expect no less tbh if under warranty, much like my experience with Carplounge.
Do you know if they offer out of warranty repairs as per my query below?
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In reply to Post #37
Boatman uk fix any warranty issues. I believe they hold a good supply of spares so can fix just about anything here in the uk. There customer service is spot on as know a couple of people who have had issues with other boats they sell and they sorted it straight away which is a lot better than most of the other boat manufacturers as the majority dont want to know going from feedback ive read. I returned my vulcan this wk and they refunded it straight away. Boatman always respond very quickly to anything ive asked. I would happily buy the latest v2 version but going to get a deeper quest now as dont like towing a deeper behind a boat at all.
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Repairs - depends where boatman sourced the internal electronic components they made the boats with, if they are Chinese will be a bugger to rework / repair / replace as all the data sheets are likely to be written in Chinese
There is a big push by companies /organisations /Governments in US & EMEA to move away from using products with Chinese semiconductors.
With trump in charge in the US it will probably accelerate.
Some of the tackle companies may get their boats build in China but on the whole they use western semiconductor manufacturers.
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In reply to Post #36
If they follow the Fox model they'll not offer any after warranty anything, and third party repairers will become busier
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In reply to Post #33
I guess the challenge is boatman uk are merely a distributor of a boat designed & manufactured in China.
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In reply to Post #33
I'm still going to buy one of these but now at a later date
Was going to get one in Jan sales but now I'll wait until mid season nxt yr to see what version it on
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In reply to Post #33
Sent mine back yesterday.
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In reply to Post #22
Poor show this and defo annoyed many a loyal and patient customer who waited for the more orders and then already updated
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In reply to Post #31
They did say that was ok as long as i hadnt used it. There customer service is excellent as used them before with the actor plus i had. They also chased up dhl as they failed to deliver the vulcan on 3 separate occasions.
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In reply to Post #30
Will test customer services let us know how you get on plz
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In reply to Post #29
I emailed them today saying im sending it back as im well inside the 14 day cooling off period. Might just get a deeper quest boat as they get good reviews and look simple to use.
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In reply to Post #28
Would have thought you should be able to return within 28 days with no problems
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In reply to Post #22
I believe the v2 only applies to the gps boat and not the basic vulcan with no gps at the minute. They have now done away with the strengthening bar, rear lights, battery covers, on on/off switch have been changed on the v2 so i would imagine the standard boat will change as well. Only got mine a week ago but i may send it back as i havent even opened the box yet.
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In reply to Post #26
most people just use a deeper on the back www.gstackle.co.uk do deeper mount
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In reply to Post #25
Which sonar/fish finder will work on this boat without any problems ?
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In reply to Post #23
Yeah it’s not very good considering the upgraded boatman gps module unit they have just released for £299 that you can fit yourself in the basic Vulcan model so it has gps will only have up to 12 satellites But if you buy the complete new v2 Vulcan gps boat that has 60 satellites
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In reply to Post #23
I was seriously considering the Vulcan, until I saw that the only Boatman dealer here in the U.S. offers NO warranty on the boats. A bit of a dodgy geezer all around, he likes to mark up rods, reels etc an extra 50-80 % too and double anyone else's price on boilies etc.
Ah well, therr are alternatuves available here, but mostly more expensive....
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In reply to Post #22
Wow that didn't take long for V2 to come out may be worth holding on for 6mth + to see if anymore versions come out or the v1 goes down in price
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In reply to Post #16
Boatman have now released a gps upgrade for the Vulcan from the basic to gps easy to fit yourself and they have also just released a Vulcan V2 with 4 to 5 different changes and upgraded gps with a lot more satellites over the original gps . Pissed a good few people of that has bringing out a v2 model with upgrades only 5 months after releasing the v1 Vulcan
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In reply to Post #14
have the actor plus and I would imagine the gps system is the same. Very impressed with the accuracy. Mate next to me fishing in France this summer was using a marker pole, I programmed my boat to the pole so he was not faffing about in the dingy and it went to the same spot every time easily within a metre, pole was about 25 wraps (he cannot cast distance!)
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In reply to Post #18
Not fully waterproof & load rig from the bottom doors
So not for me
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In reply to Post #18
I don't mind fella the more input on different boats is all good I'm still I the planning stage
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In reply to Post #1
sorry to hijack this thread,mods start another if its not allowed please.
anyone seen the new Saber hydra bait boat in the flesh,similar money to the vulcan?
is it just a generic chinese baitboat with a different name?
is there already something with the same specs on the market?
appreciate any thoughts as in the market for a budget baitboat new or secondhand,cheers
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In reply to Post #16
Do you fish at night what if you need to put the boat back on a spot after catching ?
Doddle with autopilot - it’s fun sending the boat out in the dark and watching it reappear when you hit home
Or another scenario you go out too far and the boat looses signal.
If you fish puddles then of no use.
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In reply to Post #14
No upgrade to gps from basic version can't see the add-on on website ...
£250 price difference is it worth it ?
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In reply to Post #14
Post 11 mate
And a link on YouTube
https://youtu.be/trCSVhR353M?si=9JLsKUL77kZmTdPM
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In reply to Post #1
I’m after one of these aswell, anyone in here comment on the accuracy of the gps? Would like it solely for baiting up midweek to make the job a bit quicker.
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In reply to Post #12
It looks like the Vulcan autopilot has a compass fitted so going out to stored spots or returning home it should be able to maintain a straight course
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In reply to Post #11
How does it handle in the wind with the waves etc
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In reply to Post #1
Vulcan is a great bit of kit for the money
Got the GPS and it’s spot on…
Boatman service is superb if ever needed too.
No brainer IMO
Loved my ND2 but when I needed help they weren’t interested.
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In reply to Post #1
I’ve got the Actor Mk4i compass. Can’t fault it whatsoever, used it on a few sessions and it was perfect for me. From all reports, the Vulcan is better still (like an upgraded plus model with top loading)
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In reply to Post #7
I haven't used one but take a look at Big Lake MK4, £440 for the basic model, which is upgradeable. Made in the UK too
That or the Vulcan are on my possible list!
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In reply to Post #3
Have you got the GPS model does it make that much difference for the price hike ?
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Many thanks for the input so far guys
Any other makes in the same league as the the vulcan in the same price range ...
It should be good for piking & deadbaits do you think ?
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I had the boatman actor plus and have just bought a vulcan after seeing my mates. The vulcan which is cheaper than actor feels in a different league. It looks much better feels much more solid and the biggest bonus is its totally waterproof. Even the remote is totally waterproof. You can fully submerge boat underwater and remote under water and keep it totally submerged for a minute and no water gets in. I dont know another boat that you can do that with and its only £350. Absolute bargain as far a baitboats go. There custom service is superb as well. Buy with 100% confidence. An iphone plug is rated at 5 amps so use one of those if you have an iphone.
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The battery packs are going to have a charge rating that should be followed. The Actor plus remote battery packs are 2000mAh batteries and the rapid charging rate current is likely 1C or 2Amps (1amp is 0.5C). Personally I would not exceed 2AMP charging rate as this will likely overheat and ruin the battery quite quickly.
I charge my remote with a 400mA charger which is 0.2C. Takes a little longer but improves battery life.
They say do not exceed 1A for a reason - if you do over a period of time the battery will degrade and best case not hold as much charge or worst case, swell and potentially catch fire.
LiPo batteries should be charged correctly and in a fireproof bag. These are not the same as the batteries in your phone with much more sophisticated management software controlling the charge.
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In reply to Post #3
Hi, 5v is the standard USB voltage, supply as to be 5v.
Regards ampage, don't worry about a specific number, it could be 1 amp or say 500 amp.
What device your charging, will only take what it can take/ needs.
If the charger cannot supply the ampage/ current what your device needs, charging will just take longer. Or if it needs that ampage when connected to run, it prob won't work.
If the charger can supply alot more ampage/ current your device needs, don't worry, it will just take what it needs.
Use any USB 240v, 3 pin, 2 pin charger, with a std USB connector on it.
Thats why alot of devices now come with just a cable.
For devices that do need more power, there's a new USB standard, connectors on mains plug are USB C, other end on cable USB C. USB C is the connector thats oval ie you can plug it in any way around.
If you have a New Direction Baitboat ND2, that were supplied with mains charger, were some were faulty. You were sent a free USB charger, it needs as high a ampage as you can get supply wise, to charge BB Li ion batteries reasonable. So mains charger with USB C to USB C, as higher ampage it can deliver.
Or charge faster buy mains charger from other supplier (and hope its a good chinese one).
Bob
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In reply to Post #1
Yep very good boat for the money best about in its price range have one myself after upgrading to it from the actor plus and can’t fault it .Just one thing to be aware of if you do buy one you will need to buy a 5v 1amp usb mains plug for charging the remote needs to be that output boatman say as it only comes with the usb lead for charging it for some stupid reason
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In reply to Post #1
They do look incredible for the money, I’ve got the Actor and that’s very decent, so the Vulcan only looks to be better! If I was to replace, I’d be getting the Vulcan.
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Hi guys
After a bait boat but I don't want to spend loads
Anyone got the new model from boatman ?
It seems OK for the money
Any views would be helpfull guys
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