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Bait boats · Carp fishing · Our review
RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 Bait Boat
RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 Bait Boat
Our verdict
A tidy little bait boat with a 1kg hopper, 200m range and up to four hours’ run time. Here’s where the Hunter 750 fits on the carp bank.
Good for
- Carp anglers moving into bait boats
- Anglers fishing compact venues and defined spots
Maybe skip if
- Big-water anglers needing serious payloads
- Anglers regularly fishing exposed, rough conditions
Key points
- 1kg top-loading hopper accepts bait and rig.
- Up to 200m operating range and up to four hours’ run time.
- Quiet twin motors feature built-in propeller weed guards.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 Bait Boat, supplied with two 5,000mAh lithium-polymer batteries, remote, USB-C PD charger and carry bag.
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Quick verdict
A cracking first bait boat for sensible money
The RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 keeps things refreshingly straightforward. It’s compact, light enough to carry without a faff, and gives you the useful stuff most carp anglers actually need: a 1kg bait-and-rig hopper, 200m operating range, quiet twin motors and cruise control.
It won’t replace a more advanced boat for huge loads or mega-complex rig work, but for sensible margins, open-water spots and regular overnight sessions, it looks bob on. A proper handy bit of kit for getting bait and a rig out neatly when chucking just isn’t the answer.
A very capable compact bait boat that focuses on the features most carp anglers actually need, with a sensible payload and a useful bundle.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.2/10
- Value for Money
- 9.1/10
The compact design, guarded twin motors, IP55 remote and included accessories give it a reassuringly complete feel.
A 200m range, quiet motors, navigation lights and cruise control cover the demands of most standard carp swims.
Accurate delivery of bait and rig can make awkward spots far more fishable and improve presentation when casting is compromised.
Thumbstick control, auto-drive, USB-C charging and a relatively light package keep the faff nicely under control.
The supplied batteries, charger and carry bag add real value, while the feature set is strong for a budget-friendly boat.
Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers moving into bait boats. It gives you the core features without jumping straight to a huge, complicated or wallet-battering setup.
- Anglers fishing compact venues and defined spots. The 1kg hopper, 200m range and small footprint cover margins, islands and clipped-up open-water work nicely.
Maybe skip if
- Big-water anglers needing serious payloads. The 1kg capacity is limiting if your plan is to dump in several kilos of bait or run multiple rigs.
- Anglers regularly fishing exposed, rough conditions. A compact boat is easier to carry, but a larger hull may feel more settled when the wind gets up and the water chops around.
On paper
Good points and things to know
What we like
- Compact and relatively light at approximately 2.5kg including batteries.
- Useful 1kg bait-and-rig capacity for most standard carp sessions.
- Quiet twin motors, weed guards and front/rear navigation lights.
- Cruise control/auto-drive is dead handy for longer runs.
- Good bundle, with two batteries, charger and carry bag included.
Worth knowing
- A 1kg hopper won’t suit big-bait campaigns or anglers wanting to feed huge areas.
- The compact hull will be less comfortable in proper wind and chop than a larger boat.
- You’ll still need to keep the prop guards clear of weed and debris on silty or weedy waters.
The lowdown
Introducing the RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 Bait Boat
A tidy little bait boat with a 1kg hopper, 200m range and up to four hours’ run time. Here’s where the Hunter 750 fits on the carp bank.
- 1kg top-loading hopper accepts bait and rig.
- Up to 200m operating range and up to four hours’ run time.
- Quiet twin motors feature built-in propeller weed guards.
- Supplied with two 5,000mAh 30W lithium-polymer batteries, USB-C PD charger and carry bag.
Specifications
Key facts and specs
- Bait capacity
- 1kg
- Operating range
- Up to 200m
- Run time
- Up to 4 hours
- Dimensions
- 410mm L × 265mm W × 155mm D
- Weight
- Approximately 2.5kg including batteries
- Included power and accessories
- Two 5,000mAh 30W lithium-polymer batteries, USB-C PD plug, USB-C PD charging cable and carry bag
Specs checked with RidgeMonkey, Oct 2026.
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How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 Bait Boat
Bait boats can be proper useful bits of kit, but they can also turn into massive, pricey lumps that need their own trolley. The RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 takes a much neater route. It’s a compact carp boat aimed at getting a sensible amount of bait and a rig onto the spot without making the whole session feel like a military operation.
The headline figure is the 1kg bait capacity. That’s not designed for chucking a mountain of feed over a swim, but it’s bang on for a controlled drop of boilies, pellets or particles. Add the rig into the hopper, send it out, and you can place everything together rather than hoping a long-range chuck lands perfectly. Handy when the fish are tight to an island, far margin or awkward little feature.
A 200m operating range gives the Hunter 750 plenty of reach for the majority of carp lakes. You can cover a fair chunk of water from the bank, while still keeping the boat within a sensible working distance. As ever, don’t treat the maximum figure like a promise in every swim. Reeds, trees, banks and rough weather can all make a difference to signal and control.
The twin motors are described as ultra-quiet, which matters when you’re fishing pressured water. Nobody wants a noisy little boat buzzing across the lake every time they need to top up a spot. The built-in propeller weed guards are another smart touch. They won’t make the boat magically immune to weed, but they should help protect the props when you’re working around light growth or stray strands.
Power comes from two supplied 5,000mAh 30W lithium-polymer batteries. RidgeMonkey also includes a 30W USB-C PD plug and USB-C PD charging cable, so there’s no immediate hunt for an appropriate charger. The stated run time is up to four hours, which is a generous headline allowance for a normal session, especially if you’re making focused drops rather than constantly ferrying bait about.
The remote keeps the package tidy too. It’s antenna-less, has a rubberised grip and uses thumbstick control, with its own internal battery charged via USB-C. Its IP55 water- and dust-resistant construction is reassuring for ordinary bank life, although it still makes sense to keep electronics out of the rain where you can. A soaked remote is a proper session wrecker.
Cruise control, or auto-drive, is a dead handy inclusion. Long runs can be a bit tiring if you’re forever holding the stick dead straight, especially when you’re trying to watch the boat and keep an eye on the water. Set the boat moving cleanly, then concentrate on your line and landing point. It’s the sort of feature you might overlook on the spec sheet, then miss when it’s gone.
The front and rear navigation lights should make the boat easier to track in low light. That’s useful for early starts, late drops and those murky bite-time runs when the far bank is becoming a silhouette. They won’t turn the Hunter 750 into a lighthouse, but they’re a practical bit of kit rather than pointless bling.
At approximately 2.5kg including batteries, and measuring 410mm by 265mm by 155mm, the Hunter 750 should be easy enough to carry alongside the rest of your tackle. The supplied carry bag adds to that convenience. Overall, it looks aimed at the angler who wants proper placement and repeatable baiting without needing a huge setup. For most standard carp sessions, that’s a pretty cracking proposition.
Our take
Small boat, useful range, no daft extras
The Hunter 750’s big appeal is balance. It’s not trying to be a massive bait barge, and that’s exactly why it should suit loads of anglers. You get enough capacity for a decent hit of boilies, pellets or particles, plus the rig, without lugging a great lump of kit around.
The supplied batteries and USB-C charging setup make it feel current, while the antenna-less IP55 remote keeps the controls neat and practical. For anglers stepping into bait boats, or anyone wanting a compact backup, this is the sensible end of the market rather than a stripped-out toy.
Closer look
What you’re actually buying
The Hunter 750 is a compact bait boat with a top-loading hopper that takes up to 1kg of bait and the rig. That makes it suited to accurate, controlled presentation rather than chucking vast quantities over a swim. It’s a useful size for boilie drops, pellet mixes and modest particle applications.
The twin-motor setup is designed to run quietly, with built-in propeller weed guards. Front and rear navigation lights help you keep tabs on the boat in low light, while the 200m range gives plenty of room for most lake work. The remote has thumbstick control, a rubberised grip and an internal rechargeable battery.
Two 5,000mAh 30W lithium-polymer batteries are included, along with the USB-C PD plug, cable and carry bag. Cruise control/auto-drive is included too, so longer journeys to the far side of a lake don’t need constant thumb pressure.
Worth knowing. The 1kg capacity is a focused fishing tool, not a licence to empty the bucket. For a tight spot, a little-and-often approach or a single rig drop, that’s often exactly what you want. Just don’t buy it expecting big-water payloads.
Who it suits
A tidy match for focused carp fishing
This boat makes most sense for carp anglers fishing defined spots where accuracy matters. Think island margins, far-bank patrol routes, reed edges and clipped-up areas where a rig and a neat pile of bait need to arrive together. It should also appeal if you’re fed up with wrestling a heavy boat into the swim.
It’s a strong first bait boat option because the controls aren’t overcomplicated. The package includes the important extras, so you’re not immediately adding batteries, a specialist charger and a storage solution. That helps keep the whole purchase less of a faff.
There are limits, mind. If you fish huge reservoirs, need several kilos of feed or regularly face choppy, exposed conditions, a larger boat may be the better shout. The Hunter 750 is about compact convenience and accurate delivery, not brute force.
FAQs in full
The questions you’ll want answered
Yes. The top-loading hopper accepts both bait and rig, allowing you to send a controlled parcel to the chosen spot. That can be especially useful when the distance or snags make accurate casting awkward.
The built-in propeller guards offer useful protection, but they’re not a magic shield. Avoid dragging the boat through heavy weed, check the guards after each run and clear any strands before the next drop. A clean prop is a happy prop.
Yes, particularly if your fishing involves a handful of accurate drops rather than constant baiting. The supplied batteries, up-to-four-hour stated run time, lights and carry bag all make it a sensible session companion. Charge everything fully before heading to the lake and keep the remote dry.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01How much bait can the RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 carry?
How much bait can the RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 carry?
The top-loading hopper takes up to 1kg of bait and also accepts the rig. That’s plenty for a focused drop, a margin hit or a tidy top-up, but it’s not aimed at heavy pre-baiting campaigns.
02How far can the Hunter 750 travel?
How far can the Hunter 750 travel?
The stated operating range is up to 200m. Actual performance will depend on the venue, conditions, battery charge and anything that interferes with the signal, so sensible line-of-sight use is the way to go.
03Is the RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 easy to use?
Is the RidgeMonkey Hunter 750 easy to use?
It’s designed to be straightforward, with thumbstick control, cruise control/auto-drive and front and rear navigation lights. The remote has an internal battery and charges through USB-C, while the supplied carry bag keeps the package tidy between trips.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking first bait boat for sensible money. The strongest reasons to choose it are compact and relatively light at approximately 2.5kg including batteries. and useful 1kg bait-and-rig capacity for most standard carp sessions.; the main trade-off is a 1kg hopper won’t suit big-bait campaigns or anglers wanting to feed huge areas..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Compact and relatively light at approximately 2.5kg including batteries.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers moving into bait boats: It gives you the core features without jumping straight to a huge, complicated or wallet-battering setup.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “A 1kg hopper won’t suit big-bait campaigns or anglers wanting to feed huge areas.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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