This is a common theme amongst owners of this iconic Kiwi brand – once they have experienced a Stabicraft, most owners will buy the same brand when they are ready to upgrade. This is also helped by their resale value – John says he sold his old model for about the same as he paid for it, meaning he effectively got close to 15 years of boating pleasure without it losing any value.
Stabicraft boats will need no introduction to anyone with New Zealand boating experience. They became famous when they launched in 1987 with their unsinkable pontoon system, which they called their Life Ring design. Sealed air chambers built into the hulls make every Stabicraft unsinkable even when completely swamped. Those same buoyancy chambers contribute to the stability of the hulls, both during the ride and at rest.
Of course, Stabicraft has continued to evolve and improve on its designs, and the latest 1450 Frontier is the model that caught John’s eye. Despite being virtually the same waterline length as his old boat, the new 1450
