Let’s begin with brutal honesty. The Stabicraft platform is neither sleek nor sophisticated. The range is big, bold and kind of tough looking and can be best compared to a tank; killer efficiency but is not going to be running in any beauty pageants.
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Do you see yourself hurtling around the local estuary throwing a line chasing flathead, bream or barra? Do you also occasionally have the desire to head offshore and chase pelagic or even snapper? Then the 510 Frontier will have you exploring all of them. It’s a capable .... Read more
Stabicraft 2050 Frontier
What boat do you choose if you are a tackle manufacturer with a lodge in Northern Queensland? Well, if you’re the owner of Zeikel Lodge you choose a Stabicraft. But not just any Stabicraft, you’d go for somethin .... Read more
In the battle for the entry level boater, Aussie tinnies reign supreme. They’re tough, affordable and versatile. And when it comes to style, there seems to be no limits with car toppers, v nosed punts and standard layouts all available in various sizes. None are as .... Read more
Innovation in aluminium boat building is hardly new. In fact there are multiple companies using proprietary manufacturing processes to build aluminium craft that ride remarkably like fibreglass boats. It has traditionally been a difficult thing to do, but advances in tech .... Read more
My first introduction to Stabicraft boats was back in the early 2000s at the Port Stephens Trailerboat fishing competition in Nelson Bay, NSW. Conditions were atrocious and quite honestly, I’m not sure I would have wanted to go out in most other boats. The 5.5m Stabicra .... Read more
In the mid sized plate aluminium fishing boat market the Bar Crusher name is one that sits right near the top with a proven pedigree in the offshore fishing market. There wouldn’t be many serious anglers who haven’t at least considered the Bar Crusher brand an .... Read more
Stabicraft is a New Zealand manufacturer that came to Australia about ten years ago. They were quickly recognised for their hull designs that gained notoriety for their exceptional stability and rugged approach. I recall my first ride on one back in the mid 2000s during t .... Read more
Aluminium boats are the mainstay of Aussie fishermen due to their rugged ability versus weight. They also are able to take quite a beating and do not require the care of a fibreglass boat. Not only that if you bang into something while coming ashore such as a rock, more o .... Read more
The entry-level segment is where, in reality, most of us shop for our boats. Sales statistics show that boats under 4.99m long account for more than 30 per cent of total sales. It is a similar figure for outboard motors under 20hp.
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