Introducing the Mark 4i Boatman Actor Bait Boat – the first UK bait boat equipped with an integrated compass. This advanced feature ensures the boat maintains a straight course, even in challenging conditions like wind, weight variations, or water flow. Once set to Auto Forward, the boat will automatically keep its path straight, offering a seamless experience. Calibration is quick and easy, requiring just a single button press that takes less than 15 seconds, making it perfect for each new swim.

This model features the latest V2 GPS system, allowing you to save and store up to 16 individual locations. Super simple to use you can select a designated point and store that location. Set it to full autopilot and let the boat do the work. It navigates to your chosen location, activates the hoppers to drop your bait or rig with precision, and returns home, all automatically. No second guessing. No manual control needed. The GPS is accurate within 1 meter, making it incredibly reliable, especially at night when visibility is low and traditional reference points are hard to see. You’ll always hit the mark. Everything is controlled directly from the remote no need for apps, smartphones, or additional gear. Just simple, seamless operation every time. This is next level convenience, reliability, and precision built to transform the way you fish.

Boatman sonar is impressively accurate and easily comparable to devices like the Deeper. One major advantage however is that it features its own dedicated screen which attaches directly to the top of the remote. This keeps everything compact and eliminates the need for apps, signal boosters, or mobile devices. The screen displays real time sonar readings, as well as water depth and temperature, which can be toggled between feet/metres and °C/°F depending on your preference. The sonar has an impressive range of up to 200 meters, with a depth detection range from 2.5 ft to 100 ft. While it does include a fish finder function, it’s worth noting that accurate fish detection requires a minimum depth of around 8–9 feet. That said, we believe sonar is best used for locating underwater features rather than individual fish and this is where our sonar really shines. Identifying drop-offs, clear patches, gravel bars, or weed-free areas can significantly improve your results, and our sonar makes it easy to spot these features. Another important point: the sonar provides live, real-time data. Unlike towed sonars like a Deeper, where the reading you see isn't directly beneath the boat but slightly behind it, our sonar is fixed to the boat. This means what you see on screen is exactly what’s underneath at that moment allowing for far more precise bait or rig placement.

Equipped with both GPS and sonar, this model represents the top tier option in our bait boat range. The combination of sonar to locate spots and the ability to save those locations via GPS for easy return truly sets it apart. It’s a game changing feature that brings precision and convenience to your fishing experience, everything you could want in a bait boat, and more.

The Mark 4i Boatman Actor is a highly sought-after choice among both carp and predator anglers, combining performance, reliability, and ease of use. Each boat comes with a 12-month UK-based warranty (subject to terms and conditions) for added peace of mind. These boats are incredibly lightweight and compact, the 5ah model weighing 2.6kg and the 10ah weighing 2.8kg. These boats are perfect for beginners thanks to their user-friendly design, straightforward operation and affordable price point . Despite their simplicity, they’re highly agile and responsive making them ideal for fishing in tight spots, navigating fine margins, or tucking neatly under overhanging trees and into narrow gaps with precision. The Mark 4i has the addition of led side markers / indicators to help with navigation.

Battery Life:

• 5Ah battery: 2.5 hours of playtime
• 10Ah battery: 5 hours of playtime

The boat is compatible with a 5Ah battery, even if it’s originally supplied with a 10Ah battery, giving you flexible options to extend your session times.

Key Features:

• Single-handed remote: Allows you to control the boat while keeping one hand free for fishing, making it ideal for feeling the lead down
• Easy To Read GPS Display: All saved spots and boat/gps info is displayed on the screen on the remote making it simple to navigate
• V2 GPS : The latest update of boatman GPS for enhanced accuracy
• Full Auto Pilot: Navigate to your saved spot with ease by pressing a few buttons, the boat will do everything for you and return home allowing to you sink your line nicely
• Dual hoppers: A center hopper with a 1kg capacity and a rear hopper with a 0.5kg capacity. Choose between loading your rig through the underside via the centre hopper or use the rear hopper with the line gap in the door for ease.
• Durable construction: The Mark 4i is assembled with screws rather than glue, making it easier to service in the future. Please note, any servicing during the 12-month warranty period must be carried out by our authorized repair team.
• 500m of range
• 12 months uk based warranty
• Led sidelights

What's Included:

•  UK mains battery charger
•  USB charger lead and plug
•  Spare propellers
•  Cleaning towel
•  Remote neck lanyard
•  Spare rear hopper latch

We also offer a wide range of spare parts, including carry bags, extra batteries, car chargers, weed guards, metal propellers, USB conversion leads, and more.