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!
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[@paulcornelius2297]

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 👍

[@TheAnglr]

Thanks m8! Great to know the compass solved it… I’ll pin this as good info for others.

[@nu2orda]

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.

[@TheAnglr]

That’s awesome! What a lovely comment, thank you! Hope it does the job for you…… all the best

[@TheAnglr]

How’d you get on mate? Go well?

[@nu2orda]

@@TheAnglr Hi bud, WOW used for 48hrs, serviced myself and 2 friends delivering rigs and baits and came home with 80%. As for steering I have the compass model and found boat to be amazing 🤩 truly pleased. Made it a waste pipe stand too, just to prevent gravel rash 😂. Hope you're well and thanks again..

[@TheAnglr]

@@nu2orda lol… that’s a use I’ll have to remember in my next review 😂

[@archivefootage7898]

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.

[@r333wall]

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...

[@TheAnglr]

Awesome… that’s great m8, glad I could help. I think they have a compass installed as standard now so my biggest gripe has been somewhat sorted (so I’ve heard). Let us know how you get on…

[@TheAnglr]

Oh yea, and also I’ll be releasing a part two very soon that will include some tips for new owners so keep ya eye out for that.

[@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

[@TheAnglr]

That’s awesome m8! Hope you enjoy it.

[@colinwright84]

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

[@TheAnglr]

Cheers m8! I’m honoured 😇

[@rickphillips5098]

Thank you for a cracking review! It seems the worst thing is you have to concentrate when putting your baits out ! Still a dam site easier than casting in the dead off night..

[@TheAnglr]

You’re welcome m8, hope it helped. Yea you’re spot on… just a bit of attention needed when putting out and retrieving, (and I understand they now include some sort of compass system that helps the ‘straightness’ though no idea if it works. As you say… still much easier than the alternative, and nothing that outweighs the massive value for money factor.

[@TheAnglrToo]

Some seriously amazing cinematography here.. great presentation. Just awesome! (Promise this isn’t t me using a different account to try and help it with the algorithm… Promise)

[@andyhardy2851]

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

[@TheAnglr]

Cheers Andy!

[@techd4743]

Brilliant review, just purchased this boat after watching this 👍

[@TheAnglr]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@roberthellon493]

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.

[@TheAnglr]

Thx m8!

[@LordLee1973]

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

[@TheAnglr]

No worries, yea it works great for that!

[@blue222g8]

Beauty for the money.. mint review fella !

[@TheAnglr]

Cheers bro! Appreciate the feedback 👊

[@robbedc4838]

Perfect review mate

[@TheAnglr]

Cheers m8!

[@markcooper4945]

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

[@TheAnglr]

Cheers m8, glad it helped.

[@Geoffinfinity]

Excellent review subbed

[@TheAnglr]

Awesome! Ta very much :)

[@danielfitzgerald795]

thinking of getting one looks perfect

[@TheAnglr]

Got no additions a few months have passed and still going as this review.

[@markletchford8357]

Great review and well done ✅

[@TheAnglr]

Thank you! 👍

[@mjc1970tube]

Excellent review 👍🎣👊

[@TheAnglr]

Thanks!

[@JMuffFishing]

I have one. Its fantastic.

[@shaunwebb1318]

Really good review Got one myself no issue's

[@TheAnglr]

Hearing that a lot… seem to be pretty reliable.

[@MrFedupwiththis]

Yet another belting review mate.. the review for your bivvy was good but i think this is a far better review rob..

[@TheAnglr]

Awesome! Thanks m8, really appreciate the feedback 👍

[@terryburn4937]

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

[@petecox1334]

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.

[@TheAnglr]

Good tip! Cheers Pete

[@bardoclips3713]

A great and honest review of the boat m8!👍🏻 Imo this one beats the actor basic due to the big hopper. Im gonna use this in combination with a deeper sonar. You also use the deeper mount on this boat? Thought I seen the sticker on the backside.

[@TheAnglr]

Thanks m8, i do yea. Works fine.

[@markjefferys2549]

Nice review m8

[@TheAnglr]

Thanks!

[@Wizzywig2009]

awesome video mate, very informative, one question...have you actually tried the hook dropper and found it DID blunt the hook or are you just unsure that it will/wont damage it ;)

[@TheAnglr]

I did try it a few times, but not enough to say one way or other. As you know I’m not really fishing a place where I can risk it. The way it’s deigned means you can’t protect the hook with foam or anything… so you have to hook over the bar you see in the video. So when you are on the way to your spot your hook is riding back and forth over this bar repeatedly, which is really risky IMO. If the gape was bigger and you could protect the hook with foam I think I’d use it a lot more.. not a deal breaker though :)

[@JMuffFishing]

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 🎣🎣👍

[@TheAnglr]

Thanks m8! Glad you got it sorted.

[@danielfitzgerald795]

grate video I have just bought the same boat

[@TheAnglr]

Hope you enjoy it m8!

[@rickcampbell8410]

Great review mate 👏, couple of tips I've found helps, if the front led starts flashing on its own the battery is very low, also when turn the remote on the beeps tell you how much power 1x beep -0 -25% 2x beeps 25% - 50% and so on, also when not in use take the battery lid off incase of moisture. Cheers

[@TheAnglr]

Thanks for the tips m8!

[@010JRock010]

Hey, nice review. Just got myself one (not used it on a lake yet) I’ve noticed that the divider is very tight and I’m struggling to get it in. Do you have the same problem?

[@TheAnglr]

Sorry m8, bit late in responding… Yea you’re not alone, it’s not the easiest to clip in. To be fair, I don’t really use it to the point I don’t even bother bringing it with me anymore… when I was making this vid, I seem to remember the trick being put one end in first (I think front maybe?!?) and then click in the other end. Maybe it’s one of those things that’ll improve with use, or maybe a bit of light sanding might help? Anywho… cheers for the like m8. 👊

[@nickrobinson4019]

Good video What's the stability like in the wind wavy conditions on big waters

[@TheAnglr]

Haven’t tried it in very choppy conditions. Like I say in the video, I think it’s best suited for small to medium size lakes and not to drastic weather conditions. I mention in the beginning of the video a wave rating… do some research on that figure and it may give you some more info. Hope that helps!

[@TheAnglr]

I think from memory it was a 3 class wave rating or maybe 3/4… not sure what that relates to though.

[@carlfortescue702]

Great review ive got the same boat , just a quick question when i pull back on my joystick it stays there , doesnt cause a real issue but wondered if they all do it?

[@TheAnglr]

Mine sticks every now and then in all positions… think it’s a quirk for a cheap boat.

[@tomgarrett7567]

I use the hook release to drop a back lead

[@TheAnglr]

Funny you say that….. I had the exact same idea. Though not a great lover of back leads so haven’t extensively tested it. I’ve also been experimenting with dropping the leads of zigs and keeping the bait in the boat. It’s so close to being a great feature. Thx for comment, I’ll pin this, might help someone!

[@bardoclips3713]

Can you explain how to use the hookrelease with backleads?

[@JMuffFishing]

I guess the whole point of backleads is at the rod tip. Unless you mean flying backleads😀

[@tomgarrett7567]

@@JMuffFishing sometimes if the lake bed allows I will drop a back lead 30-40 yards to keep the line down around the baited area i trick I learned years ago with the original angling techniques boat rig one side back lead in the other

[@tomgarrett7567]

@@bardoclips3713 run the line under the back of the boat attach back lead to line then then close the hook release in the eye of the back lead you can now drop the back lead at a desired distance from your spot

[@alexbrown6624]

Thanks for an honest review of a cheap boat don’t think I would buy secondhand now ?

[@TheAnglr]

No worries!

[@MrKato84]

hello, nice vid one question about the deeper I think it's not the best choice to hang the deeper behind the boat because of the propeller turbulence or does it really work?

[@TheAnglr]

Works great m8….. no problems at all. I’m in the process of making a video about the deeper at the moment, I’ll try and remember to address this in the video.

[@MrKato84]

@@TheAnglrwow nice cant´t wait. today the boat has now moved into my home

[@TheAnglr]

@@MrKato84 enjoy!

[@jamescoyle4533]

Can you distinguish what fish are showing on the screen? Getting different coloured fish icons, what does this mean? im just after carp, but silvers and tench in the lake

[@TheAnglr]

That’s a bit beyond answering in a comment… but I’m working on a deeper tutorial at the moment

[@Ian-dj2nj]

how do you load a rig? is there a gap in the hopper doors for line to exit?

[@TheAnglr]

No gap, just the classic way

[@alexbrown6624]

Would it be worth buying then modifying to up grade ie light 💡 illumination or battery 🔋 for £350 it sounds good ?

[@TheAnglr]

Could well be… pretty good place to start

[@paulharvey7349]

Did the boat come with metal propellors.

[@TheAnglr]

No they were an addition…. I think they were £20 if I remember right

[@Twosmoke.]

I got the basic one and after 2 x 48hr sessions it now loses signal then sticks on full throttle unable to turn it off all while handset is emitting an alarm both batteries fully charged and boat now out of warranty 😢 was good while it lasted and really did put more fish on the bank however I have no confidence in putting it back on the water to watch it fail again

[@TheAnglr]

Get in touch with BoatmanUK m8, ask for Daz! They’re customer service is awesome. If you need help getting in touch let me know. I’m not affiliated but have contacts..

[@Twosmoke.]

⁠@@TheAnglr thank you and yes will be I’m off tomorrow till Saturday on the bank then I’ll fire him an email feel at a disadvantage going without it now 😂

[@TheAnglr]

@@Twosmoke. no worries, hope you get it sorted. 👍

[@paulpierce336]

Did you get the handset wet?

[@Twosmoke.]

@@paulpierce336 I have used it in the rain once but never submerged the handset in water ie dropped it in lake spilt anything on it etc fair few people have said there handset was the issue for them it’s been sitting in rice for a few days I’ll try it again soon fingers crossed it may have got damp 👍

[@richharris4331]

I wish my missus would say just buy a boat haha.

[@TheAnglr]

Lol, yea but it’s a win win for her to be fair. Stops me from ‘man moaning’ about the pain which means I go fishing more and she gets me out of the house more. (You just have to learn how to sell it m8 😁)

[@richharris4331]

@TheAnglr haha. Quality mate its nice you can still manage to get out and keep fishing. Not sure what you've gone through physical wise but I bet the fishing keeps the head right, it does for me

[@TheAnglr]

@@richharris4331Yep. It keeps the head straight… I think the men in white coats would have come for me a long time ago if it wasn’t for fishing 😂

[@guadalupeoscar6679]

'promo sm'

[@TheAnglr]

Sorry mate, not understanding the shorthand… :)

[@A561222]

​@@TheAnglrI think it's short hand for I'm jealous that I can't afford a boat and do a review. Thanks for the tip with the Deeper Pro.

[@TheAnglr]

@@A561222Haha… Yea could well be 😂