BUY OR LEASE
Get the right plan for your operation.
Purchase Options
Leasing
Remove the up-front costs and pay by the month. Lease arrangements include installation, training and annual service. Book a call to discuss options to best suit your circumstances.
Buy
Book a call to arrange purchase and installation to best suit your needs.
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The Economics
How does it all stack up financially? Use the calculator below to find your payback period.
Operational costs calculator
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NZ$90,000
Costs of running a vessel per month
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24,000
Hooks set per month
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5%
Estimated bait lost to birds
90,000 / 24,000
NZ$3.75
Cost per baited hook
24,000 * 5%
1200
Hooks lost per month
90,000 * 5%
NZ$4,500
Monthly operational inefficiency due to bait loss
Payback Period
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
12
Breakeven (months)
$440,000
Profit after 12 years. This includes full life-time cost of the bait setter including maintenance costs. Estimated life of bait setter is 12 years.
FAQs
Can I afford it? In the longer term do the benefits outweigh the costs?
We’ve provided a calculator so that you can work out how much the Underwater Bait Setter will save your operation. We know that for most operations the Underwater Bait Setter will pay for itself within 12 months.
Can it be used on my boat – how does it fit?
The Underwater Bait Setter will fit any surface longliner operating around ~1000-1500 hooks per set. It is mounted on the stern of the vessel adjacent to the mainline, and hydraulics can be run directly off the main engine. Trials are underway to adapt the Bait Setter to suit deep set vessels setting 3000 to 4000 hooks a set.
I like it, but its new. How can you help me if I’m not sure?
The Underwater Bait Setter is new longlining technology. The R&D has been exhaustive with thousands of kilometres of lines set in NZ, Uruguay and Australian waters. We know it works. You can remove the majority of the up front cost by leasing it. If you don’t like it, we’ll remove it at our expense.
Who is using it, and do they like it?
It’s new technology with a short history. Even so, those who have used it think it’s great. We are happy to put you in touch with those that are using it so you can hear for yourself from the source. Give us a call and we’ll put you in touch.
Other questions?
Please see our detailed FAQ page.
“The most important thing for me is that I want to introduce a new concept to the sailors and members of the crew – the concept of responsible fishing – it means avoiding, so far as possible, seabird mortality and irresponsible fishing.”
Alfredo Olaya
Uruguayan Fishing Master
“It’s easy to use. It keeps bait off the surface and it stops the birds following. It reduces bait loss, and does away with the need for a tori line and night setting.”
Henry Brennan
Skipper, Altair Fishing Ltd NZ
The Underwater Bait Setter keeps birds off baits, and baits on hooks
Our Guarantees to You
Money back guarantee
We stand behind the Underwater Bait Setter, which is why we’re willing to offer a full money-back guarantee for 6 months of use. If not fully satisfied, you get a full refund and removal at our cost.
Ask Anyone Guarantee
Before you buy or lease, if you want to speak to any bait setter user we can provide you with a list. You can speak to anyone that has used this product. You decide who you want to call to find out if the bait setter is worth the money.