BoatmanUK Actor Plus Bait boat Review | Guide

My biggest video this far, this has taken me a fair few months to make. But I'm happy with the result and what has come out of it is a complete review and guide for the Actor Plus Bait Boat. Enjoy!

Edit, Oct 2024. Hopefully, these chapter markers will help.
0:27 - Intro
1:50 - Package Contents
2:45 - Specs from Website
6:17 - Review
6:30 - Size
7:13 - Build Quality
8:03 - Control, Speed & Steering
11:20 - Actor Baitboat problem with the hopper not opening. Solved!
13:32 - Lighting
14:35 - Battery Life
16:00 - The controller & boat controls
17:39 - Weak point, Steering
20:51 - Compass & GPS
21:52 - Overall TLDR
23:10 - The BIG question
24:25 - Who is this Boat for?
26:50 - Need more info
28:22 - PAY ME! .... COME ON, COUGH UP!

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[paulcornelius]

I’ve had the same boat for about a year now and have to say your review is spot on, totally agree on your best points and slight niggle with regards to the steering. I now have the compass on mine and it solves the issue of going straight when in cruise control, still needs the occasional direction tweak but it’s a massive improvement. Very well put together review, well done mate 👍

[rwall]

well enjoyed your vidio and talk on the boatman looked at buying one yesterday after watching this i have made my mind up im having one.. many thanks...

[archivefootage]

Honest and thorough review. For anyone put off by your comment about the boat veering in auto, these boats are now fitted with what is mentioned in the review called the 'compass.' This keeps the boat going in a straight line when in auto and makes a massive difference.

[dadstoby]

Thank you for the review i had a few boats in mind and because of your review i brought this boat and i can not disagree with anything you said at present thank you for taking the time out to review

[colinwright]

Excellent review very informative probably the best review ive seen concerning baitboats irrespective of price, well done 👍🏻

[nuorda]

Thank you so much for this highly honest and informative review. I built my own boat some 14 yrs ago, which is still functional but felt I needed a change and based on this review and your conclusion I bit the bullet and invested in one with compass, will be using it for the first time this weekend. I will keep you posted on my experience, but based on you're review and the comments others have posted, I feel my opinion will be academic really 🤣 Boat looks and feels incredible value for money. Again thank you for taking the time to create this awesome video, tight lines and all the very best.

[blueg]

Beauty for the money.. mint review fella !

[techd]

Brilliant review, just purchased this boat after watching this 👍

[TheAnglrToo]

Some seriously amazing cinematography here.. great presentation. Just awesome!

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[tomgarrett]

I use the hook release to drop a back lead

[markcooper]

Thanks Matey, a great review and extremely useful for a non boat owner… good luck on the bank !

[Toneranger]

Thanks for the review very well done and informative . If i pull the trigger will probably go for this one . Hope your health is holding up thanks again.

[danielfitzgerald]

thinking of getting one looks perfect

[FrigginMossies]

I had an issue with mine. The hopper siezed. It's an easy fix though. Just untighten the two front hopper screws apply WD40 and a little marine grease along the hinges and re tighten. It's a real good boat for the money. Great review nice one 🎣🎣👍

[petecox]

Greet review, have the same boat and it's very good for the money. On the going straight, I put it on scales, weighed left side and the right side, it's not balanced. Bit crude I know but I the "lighter side" I put a d type battery covered in double sided tape in the hull as far in as I could without opening up the boat. It definitely helped.

[andyhardy]

Totally agree with your review great video keep up the good work

[LordLee]

Great review, i dont have a bait boat but would definitely use it for mapping lakes via deeper attachment. Good stuff many thanks

[terryburn]

Use the separate hopper. Rig in one and bait in the other. If you don’t get the drop you want then you can bring the boat back with the bait to not waste bait or have bait sat on the wrong part of the spot

When you’ve used the boat, make sure you remove the battery compartment and leave it to dry out. Otherwise it will gather condensation and you’ll have problems with the boats function. Also store the boat with the battery compartment open for this same reason

To stop water getting in, put some silicone around the mount that the handle attaches to at the front and back

[shaunwebb]

Really good review
Got one myself no issue's

[JamesChen-pi]

Hi good video you mention not being the right boat on big pits what about a 200acre pit ? Id only be fishing at around 150yards