Stabicraft 1450 Explorer | The Greatest Dinghy Ever?

Join Sam Spinks as he runs through the Stabicraft 1450 Explorer powered by the 40HP Mercury four-stroke. Big thanks goes out to Deegan Marine Ulverstone for the opportunity to test out this boat. Check out the websites below for product details.
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[@electronpusher604]

I wish we had more boats like this in the USA.

[@tobyrey2700]

There at least three Stabicraft dealers in Oregon and WA with these boats.

[@crx51]

Exceptional review video mate. This boat isn't even the type I'm currently looking to purchase. Opened the video and couldn't turn it off as it was so logically thought out and produced, very impressed.

[@samspinks1513]

Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it!!

[@tonybase7887]

You did a very good test on the Stabicraft 1450

[@V8LC100]

Fantastic review no BS straight into a comprehensive overview. Hope you do some bigger Stabis

[@samspinks1513]

Thanks mate I appreciate it. I would love to in the future they’re a dream boat 👌

[@mathewcampbell8479]

Great review mate. Nice you were able to have it a few weeks and give it a real crack, rather than just a day or two. Very impressive little rig.

[@samspinks1513]

Thanks mate 👍. Yeah was very lucky to have it a few months. Definitely made going back to my own boat hard 😂😂

[@sanzokugarage140]

Got one on the build at the moment, cant wait to get out here in NZ, should be right about when the SBT start to run past...

[@craigkaschan4822]

Great review. That’s a pretty impressive package. Motors really have come a long way.

[@biggles5633]

Fantastic review, well done. I'm sold on the 1450.

[@samspinks1513]

I’d buy one in a heartbeat if I were after that size boat. Way better than my current 14 footer. But I’d like someone a little bigger 👌👌

[@darwonboyful]

Awesome little boat! And great video too thanks for sharing

[@ia6980]

Nice review!! Thank you for sharing!

[@netwright4083]

Awesome video/review. Maybe get that dealer let you take out one of the 1450 Fisher models and then you can tell us if the price is worth the upgrade. I myself prefer the explorer.

[@grantd.5438]

Fantastic overview! How does the 1450 do in a following sea? with power tilt / trim can you get that bow up a bit enough? Also, at a dead rest, what would you say it drafts?

[@falatoronto]

Good review, thanks for making the effort. Excellent package.

[@FloridaRaider]

putting the tuna back..good on you

[@duncsnat5884]

I am divided now. Wether to get a Renegade 440 or the Stabi Explorer. Boat looks awesome

[@samspinks1513]

The Stabi is a beauty that’s for sure. I personally own a boat very similar to a renegade with the same layout. Just comes down to what layout suits better. But in terms of how tough they are, I reckon the stabi would be the go. The self draining deck and high sides are a beautiful thing. Hope this helps. Where are you located?

[@duncsnat5884]

@@samspinks1513 Ye the self draining deck is a big plus for me due wanting to keep the boat long term . Yeppoon mate Central Qld. You really don't see many up this way.

[@samshepherd26]

That motor looks awesome, makes my 2 stroke mercury look like an old dinosaur.

[@samspinks1513]

It’s a great little engine!!

[@Joshperes]

Hey Sam, awesome review mate, just a quick question what anchor did they have for this ? Cheers

[@samspinks1513]

Thanks mate. I had all my own gear to put in the boat while I used it, including my own anchor from my own boat. I couldn’t tell you what make it is, it’s very old haha.

[@william.jake.a]

Nice video mate !!

[@jasonyoung1230]

Can confirm, great boats

[@tommyliu4683]

Can you review the new 1559 frontier? Nicely done with this video !

[@samspinks1513]

Thanks mate. Yep the 1550 review is coming

[@maxarnold5016]

Awesome stuff 👌👌

[@ME-qq2dc]

Excellent video thanks mate👍

[@TazzzieAdventures]

Awesome review of the Stabi they always looks good but yeah some dry space should of been added.

[@robertalker652]

Sam, are you at liberty to disclose the cost of the boat\motor\trailer config shown in this video, which by the way was superbly done; hat's off. Everything else aside, it is a marvel, but I feel it's still very expensive.

[@samspinks1513]

Thanks for the feedback Robert! First time doing anything like this and I’ve loved it. As tested the boat was just over $30K AUD. Naturally as you go up on models, the price increases from there quite quickly 👍

[@robertalker652]

@@samspinks1513 Thanks Sam. Appreciate it.

[@vernshein5430]

Beautiful boat and setup mate. Do you not use auxiliary, small kicker motors for slow trolling, to reduce the hours on your main motor and most importantly for backup in case the main motor goes down?

[@samspinks1513]

Hey mate. Personally I don’t and not many people in my area do. It’s a great idea but for our style of fishing they can get in the way. I do use an electric bow mount motor on my own boat for trolling and lure fishing and I love it. For the purpose of this boat, I don’t think a kicker motor would really work due to its size. But an electric trolling motor would be ideal. And I also agree with the idea of a spare motor as a backup, but for the size of this boat it’s hard to see working without major modifications. So it comes back to the bow mount electric for me. And if I had this boat myself, that’d be one of the first things I’d do 👌. Cheers.

[@93_Flat]

Would you consider shipping one to the UK ? i think there is a good market for these here.

[@samspinks1513]

I’m not sure on the logistics for that. But they’re a great craft and if that’s what you’re set on then go for it!!

[@Eden19850218]

Hi mate, great review. Do they have the self draining deck option now? I can’t find any information on their website. Thanks in advance.

[@samspinks1513]

Thanks mate. It’s probably more a semi draining deck as it only drains when under way. The deck is completely sealed so there is no false floor. This gives open access to the internal bungs where you can let water out easily. The scuppers allow you to run without bungs at all, and as you move along, the water drains out. I probably should’ve looked into in on their website more first. Cheers 👍

[@Eden19850218]

@@samspinks1513 Thank you so much mate. Cheers!

[@kristengaehl7897]

Just got one and I must say they really are next level tinny. Get on 🤙

[@สุพศินทองมา-ล3ล]

1450ราคาเท่าไรคับ

[@Mushroompapi]

We need these on the east coast USA

[@ia6980]

I wonder how it would do in ocean when filled with water? Is bilge pump available for this type of boat?

[@beachbumnz]

Great vid!! 👍

[@larou14]

I like this boat !

[@ia6980]

Mate can you tell me if this boat is safe for ocean fishing? With 3-5ft swells?

[@omieyouknowme]

Great video, yah this was on my list but had two issues 1st only available in one area in north west US, 2nd they cost a lot more pound for pound vs other mfgs. Still believe if you can afford one they are great.

[@airbats801]

no one makes anything close to it... just outfitted one for about 23k but using my own trailer, rigging myself etc.. unfortunately price has went up 15% this year

[@omieyouknowme]

@@airbats801 23k is still pretty high, for thin alum welded together. I do wish we could get similar length hulls locally with a deeper deadrise, that is one of keys for this baby stabi. I'd have to build one if I want more than than 10deg deadrise that's available or go to Canada get a lifetimer.

[@teach1644]

Someone in Oregon or Wa is building a stabi clone…if anyone has seen it?????

[@kaiheltola921]

3.30.Seems to be very bouncy ride, if there is even some tiny waves!

[@samspinks1513]

Believe it or not, they were close to the biggest waves in the whole video. Performed well in the wind against tide for a little boat 👌👌

[@ozisnowman]

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[@samspinks1513]

@@ozisnowman yeah mate love that video 👌

[@anambasangler]

NICE BOAT

[@FathirMuchtarOfficial]

so fun , how much is this cost ?

[@samspinks1513]

As Tested 30K AUD

[@FathirMuchtarOfficial]

thanks mate have fun

[@johnnycurin3493]

Any chance you tried towing someone on a single ski?

[@samspinks1513]

No I didn’t, but I’d say that wouldn’t have been any more weight than two knee boards so it should do it very easily 👍

[@jackharris4649]

I dont think youd find a better tinnie id do anything to do what we did in it again

[@wescross8572]

Hi Sam. I’ve just put a deposit on a 1450 explorer. Do you think it’s worth having the pontoons foam filled? I’m concerned about noise at rest. Thanks

[@samspinks1513]

Gday, the boat I had is foam filled. It wasn’t too loud at rest at all. I have also been in older Stabicraft models that were not foam filled and didn’t notice a massive difference with sound compared to those that were foam filled. It probably makes a bit of difference and if you can do it, I’d go for it, but in saying that, without it wouldn’t be too bad I wouldn’t have thought. Congrats anyway on the deposit they’re a great boat.

[@teach1644]

Foam is a water soaker and will rot for certain…. No way.

[@Daniel-qj3tp]

They’re great boat, You lose room due to the pontoons, that’s the trade-off, I’m getting a black dog cat made in New Zealand, its similar type of boat with pontoons but more roomy and stable

[@432htz3]

Unfortunately they no longer exist. They have shut down.

[@OnPointFly]

Great vid 👌🏼

[@rwilko9525]

My bilge pump cops a floggin, quintrex.

[@JGr3asy]

Great video man! How shallow can you run this boat. Thnx from Texas!

[@samspinks1513]

Thanks! I’d say 8-12 inches and it would be floating from memory 👍

[@lindsaypearce5802]

How would this thing go with an electric motor?

[@samspinks1513]

I believe they do come with the option of an electric motor bow mount and battery holder under the front cast deck. If I were to buy one I’d definitely be putting on an electric for my style of fishing. I think it would work great 👍

[@TheTransmissionman]

Is it true these boats are made in nz

[@samspinks1513]

That’s correct mate 👍

[@aaronmason8278]

Catch any mate?

[@micheldaiwa3109]

Top top

[@Niko7691NC]

God i want one

[@bill-gray]

I think that is so little water, and such a long time for it to drain. I’m really disappointed how long that took. Good review though. Thanks 👍

[@pandaoverboard]

Install a pump 25 dollars and issue fixed.

[@billgray1301]

@@pandaoverboard No Way, defeats the whole purpose of having a self draining deck. Terrible design for a deck. You then need a battery and on and on it goes. If they just made a deck that really was self draining all would be good. He also talks about how well the boat handled with all that water sloshing about.... It was flat as a lake. I think the self draining test did more harm then good showing hell well that ( didn't work ). Sadly.

[@samspinks1513]

Sorry Bill, when I mentioned the boat handling well, I’m talking about stability with water sloshing about. Unstable boat would’ve tipped side to side etc. Faster water draining would be ideal but I guess for the simple design of the boat it’s practical. First time filming a review for me cheers for the feedback.

[@markuswilmes3694]

Try a black dog cat 440 if you want the best small tinie stabis are great but black dog cat much better fishing boat and ride in this size range

[@toddrohrlach8336]

They are cool but over priced for me.

[@turbostyler]

Totally agree. Great boat, but 30k for a tinny is taking the piss.

[@teach1644]

Way way overpriced tin fart craft…can.

[@bobchance2282]

Definitely a lake, river boat. Haulover would sink it.

[@samspinks1513]

I’ll have to disagree on that one! Punches above its weight 👌

[@bigvee401]

its self draining and a pontoon boat, it can't sink

[@jack-he7fv]

mate you couldn't be more wrong, in NZ these are used on bars worse than haulover no stress at all

[@jiggyfishing5890]

Great little boat. But that’s all it is .. a little boat. The pricing on 1450 and 1550s is just laughable tbh.

[@peacefulsoul77]

awesome boat, but so over priced for what they are IMO....

[@Ivan-fu3fj]

I dont know if u was alone or not, but USE THE SAFETY SWITCH ! Engine on = USE IT, just for u safety mate :) ! I love ur video, and i want more hahaha Good luck and stay safe!

[@stevenpetranyi2902]

SPM 8 Frankston thank you 1450