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In reply to Post #79
https://boatmanuk.com/product/boatman-actor-battery-to-usb-charger-lead/
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In reply to Post #78
Where are the battery draining adapters you mention?
I can't seem to find them on their website.
Recently brought and used my bait boat but won't be using it for another 5-6 months now, so need to look after those batteries.
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In reply to Post #77
I’d recommend watching the videos that Boatman have made around care for the boat and its batteries. Oh and order one of those little adapters (about a tenner) so you can drain the batteries when you aren’t using the boat as this helps with prolonging the battery lifespan
Cracking boats I love mine
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Any hints or tips guys Just ordered a V2 unit 
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In reply to Post #73
Chirp 2 and 3 max 100m so range extender needed at distances
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In reply to Post #72
The main reason I bought Deeper as opposed to 'built in' echo is because I want the ability to use it off bait boat, with rod where bait boats aren't allowed or useable, or rowing boat if required.
Would I use a Deeper with a bait boat without extender...not with my RT4.
Quite often turning the boat grid pattern style I'd lose signal. That might not be a issue with other boats, I wouldn't know, what I do know is it's less of a problem with a extender though I can't comment on further range as I haven't used it far out....yet
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In reply to Post #73
Good point
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In reply to Post #72
And is the Deeper on a bait boat any good without the range extender kit?
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In reply to Post #70
Wondering how many use a deeper with a baitboat now ....
Views & the main reason why plz guys
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In reply to Post #70
Defo agree with this…..
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In reply to Post #69
From my experience, the supplied sonar is ok, provided the water is deeper than 4ft, its shows up changes in depth/bottom, so is ok for feature finding.
However, I would say best value is to go for the GPS version and add on a Deeper Chirp 2, which is significantly better at providing detail on what's below the surface.
The GPS so far has worked quite well and in my opinion worth the extra cost over a basic boat.
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So which version basic or with GPS system ?
Or basic add your own system or is the boatman version worth the extra cost ?
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I took the plunge and went for the pro version.
After a few initial frustrations until I got my head around the operation of the boat on the water, it's actually a really good boat for the money.
I still need more time with the sonar, especially with the settings to suit where I fish, but yes it's not great in heavy weed when the lake is below around 3ft, but outside of those limitations it actually works well, although due to the small screen its a real guess on how thick the weed might be (my WiFish was not great either under the same conditions)
Since I already have a Deeper Pro+, I will get a mount which will give me the option to switch between the in-built sonar and the Deeper should I find it necessary.
Big plus points:
Ease of operation(once familiar) with a one hand controller with sonar screen
Ease of sending to home point after manually driving to drop bait and rig.
So much lighter and compact than my RT4
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It is described as a ‘compact’ boat - so yes it will be small
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In reply to Post #65
Agree looks even smaller than the MK4 from the pics
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