The Ultimate 14ft Boat: Stabicraft 1450 Review

Matt Watson's new Stabicraft 1450 is a pocket sized battle ship, it is set up to do everything from fly fishing in the harbour to game fishing out wide. Matt has thought of a number of clever additions that anyone can do themselves at home to improve their own boat.
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[@brianbennett8445]

Been on a fair share of boats. This one is off the charts! Nice job.

[@fisheatrepeat]

That overflow setup is bloody cool

[@dantolo817]

Really enjoyable watching great educational video Matt love your work truely one of the best in sharing all the tips and tricks thx ❤️❤️👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@rastafishermanfiji6796]

Sensational design form with function great work,!!!!

[@snapon179]

270% thought gone into that Matt!! Love the ideas and functionality of such a all float.

[@danmatelsky6064]

100% is as high you can go. 100% means complete.

[@JaimeBobby1776]

Great video, what a way to maximize your space. Same amount of usable space as some 20 ft boats I've seen.

[@BeetleBuns]

what an incredible boat, I think I found what I've been looking for...

[@23wiski]

That casting rails a winner👌🏽

[@gravis00]

Amazing setup. Very envious.

[@KOOLBROTHA]

You and your boat are AWESOME!

[@andrewknight9148]

Love your boat, definitely a weapon looking at that footage on the bar.

[@normanmangan3062]

Love that Boat!

[@rgibson759]

Pretty mint setup. The only additional thing I'd be tempted to consider for solo gamefishing is some sort of winch setup for those that don't plan on catch and release :)

[@azzaelko2228]

Awesome vid. Some awesome ideas for my boat.

[@banyantree8618]

Great set up. I would add a 90 degree outlet at top of the tuna tube to keep hose pipe out of the way. Also integrate some sort of colloidal shade setup.

[@lynkpaul2171]

I would like to make a suggestion to improve the casting bar if you have not already. You should have a padded arced "C" shaped support backrest, bolted or welded to the top of the bar for more comfortable and safe support for the angler. No bruising and or sliding off the rail bar.

[@Mr91495osh]

I agree, that’s a nice 14 footer!

[@vianndeklerk1578]

That's choice as aye bro, I've ordered myself one of those rapala magnetic holders cheers for the tip

[@aricmacbsb]

Amazing ideas! Congrats!!!

[@jacklawson1367]

Well done, well done!

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Thats a sweet little rig!!

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

Dude I love this. I run a 16ft 1967 starcraft that I have fully customized myself. I fish out of Atlantic city NJ USA and to get to an area where you have the potential to catch tuna or mako or mahi you have to be no less then about 25 miles out. My friends think im mentally challenged for sometimes going 40 miles offshore in my boat. But I've caught bluefin now to 92 inches. This year I got into some epic mahi in the 20 to 25lb class. Which usually we don't get in that size unless your 60 to 80 miles. There are allot of ideas you got im going to try. Thanks bro

[@UltimateFishingTV]

thats some serious good fishing bro - love the name too

[@connorbaird699]

You put a ton of thought into it! Great setup.

[@haydenpaterson4473]

Very well thought out nice one

[@youtubevanced4900]

Even on a modest budget... Proceeds to talk about the most expensive brand of tinnie on the market.

[@ScubaChris]

Awesome! You made a pure fishing machine:)

[@rorydimov405]

Awesome little boat! Wish I could get one here in Florida, USA. Needs a nice T-Top that folds down so it can still be easily stored in the garage and a marine VHF.

[@Alexthefisherdude]

They sell them out of Oregon I’m sure you can get it shipped if you end up buying it

[@Stabicraft1450]

I have Stabicraft 1450 Frontier in Alaska for Monster Halibut Rockfish Kings and Silver Salmon "I am loving it"

[@ZulkSOD]

need to see more of this boat

[@mschmuck2]

Buy one

[@user-fn2yu1pt5i]

hi matt. I saw you at the boat show on Thursday and saw you being surrounded by children. you are really great, true legend, mate.🤙🤙🤙

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Thanks mate

[@vishalbangera7676]

Awesome boat👍👌

[@andrerodriguez3043]

absolutely genius design. I wish there was something like this selling in the states.

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Check out stabicraft.com they have a few dealers in the states.

[@nenadnedovic9246]

THIS FOR ME IS THE PERFECT BOAT. I WILL HAVE ONE ONE DAY. DREAMS ARE THERE TO HAPPEN.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Looks like an awesome setup! Love white boats too, only change I would make is getting the motor in white, but it looks good as it is too. The tuna tube is interesting. Probably won't hold a giant Bluefin though. ;)

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

This guy is a talented designer actually

[@torrance8577]

Terrific vid! Thanks!

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Glad you liked it!

[@jbracing]

Awesome stabicraft mate

[@BMWQC]

What an incredibly laid out practical little battle wagon!! Like another commentator said you could sell these boats so easy in Southern California

[@Stabicraft1450]

I live in Alaska, Kenai Peninsula it is the hottest selling fishing boat in Washington and Alaska it is great for lakes, Kenai River, Pacific, Prince William sound around Vancouver Island.... trolling, or extreme deep fishing 500-1000 ft for ( Black cod/ Sable Fish) i love the boat. We used to have C-Dory

[@emilioantonuccio983]

​@@Stabicraft1450what if I wanted to buy this boat in Italy? I live there 😮

[@lucaowen5641]

I love it how I can see my boat at the start in the marina

[@orhansama8578]

What marina

[@lucaowen5641]

Whangaroa

[@PunkR0ckz09]

I really love your setup Matt, unfortunately for me, this boat is way too costly. However, I'll implement some of your ideas into a regular old entry level utility aluminum mod-v hull 16 foot boat (Marlon SWV16L). I was already planning on making some modifications that your boat has, like an all aluminum floor, as well as a better transom area (thicken it up to accomodate 2 or 3 rod holders)... but seeing your setup, I will for sure deepen the front "casting" deck a bit and implement some type of steps or something into the floor to add a casting support bar like you have, which would also have some welded brackets to host a very crude and simple foldable seat (it would retract right in between the vertical posts, so it wouldn't be too thick but hey, at least its a seat!) Seeing your setup, I will need to find a way to thicken up the gunnels and make some false vertical sides to host rods and reels... that little hidey-hole you have on that boat is just too perfect for that and for stepping in and out of the boat!

[@thesportingprofessor3011]

You sell this rig sooooo easily in Southern California!! Super impressive!

[@GregHastings]

Im trying to get one to Florida!!!!

[@NavaDownSouth]

@@GregHastings any luck with that ? Love to order a stabicraft

[@GregHastings]

@@NavaDownSouth NOT YET

[@SuperSlappy25]

@@GregHastings how much with shipping????

[@GregHastings]

@@SuperSlappy25 no idea

[@glennscheimer4247]

Great setup love it. Have you ever thought about a grab rail over the windshield

[@ebutuoy5088]

I always thought the 1450 needed a grab rail.

[@today347]

Hey Matt. You mentioned in one of your other Vids that the side console doesn't allow for Bimini top.. Could a Bimini top be made and slipped into where the casting rail is set in the front. . ??

[@superlockers]

Got any further detail about the live bait tank pump and water scoop please? Do you recall size/style of the parts? Do you have an aerator in the bait tank? Very impressed with the setup and totally want to copy it if I can!

[@fantasticfox411]

This guys boats are the most thaught out kit Ive ever seen.

[@Scratchnmygroal]

Hey Matt what sort of output is that live bait pump making? Cheers

[@nooknook3953]

Hell yer awesome stuff

[@manr.9106]

Awesome setup Matt, just one thing. You should have fitted the overflow of the Tuna tube 90 degrees starboard, the same as the connector of the live bait tank. That would have given you free access to the tank without the garden hose being in your way. 😉 Btw : It’s so good to see that finally someone uses the handle of that spinning reel on the correct side! 😂

[@africaster]

Bloody damn brilliant! Don’t have the option of sourcing a Stabi here, but your other config ideas are definitely going to be incorporated into my 18’ CC rebuild … thanks mate 👌

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buy whaler 18 ràbge jet boàt

[@foxancheros]

Matt is it possible to post the link to where I can find the bait board to purchase?

[@matthewlamers9966]

Hi CJ. I am coming to try St Claire River in two weeks. Can you recommend a launch and a general area for this time of year?

[@sand_shifter]

Great looking smuggler in the background

[@tadomeyoshihiro1249]

Hi, Now I have Stabicraft 1450 Explore. It was worth to waiting last 10 month. This is great boat! Could you please advice me that where can I order the removable casting rail ?

[@keriboi]

What a weapon!

[@piscatorialpursuits8815]

Matt what size battery are you running for motor, finder and pumps

[@leepiekarski7356]

Hi Matt how do you prevent electrolysis corrosion in a Ali boat like that

[@rickoliver2059]

Good onya Matt , another winner design , so much more than the earlier 389 centre console , which now lives down i Wellington , loved that boat , sold it to buy a bloody old launch , big mistake , `nother story.

[@mickleddyfishing4986]

Epic!!!!!

[@rockymilano2071]

BFD happy for you

[@boraderim2168]

Are all those rotating rod holders angled 15 degrees? Sorry i am deaf i cant understand Matt as i cant activitate subtitles... thank you for your response

[@BBBYpsi]

For me I would have added the riptide ultera trolling motor also

[@weskus]

Nice boat. Do you have a fish hatch on it or let it out on the deck? That woyld he a pitty.

[@Stabicraft1450]

My Stabi 1450 is Formula 1, My Alaska Monster fishing set up :4 x USA Made Avet Reels EX30/2 two-speed lever drag reels with Shakespeare Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Jig Rods - 5'8", 100-200 lb. And 2 x Daiwa BG 8000 with Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Jig Casting Rods- 6' Length, 1pc Rods, 80-130 lb When we fish for Sablefish in 500-800 ft deep I use two Daiwa electric Tanacom 1000 with Daiwa Tanacom bend rods 60-150lb

[@UltimateFishingTV]

No Shimano mate?! C'mon! 😉 .. the 1450 punches well above its weight.

[@Umuliuz]

Most desirable thing I've seen in a long while!

[@bigvisk1125]

i want this boat, not any 1450, this exact setup. pretty much perfect.

[@airbats801]

Would love to know where you picked up that flooring matt. I ordered my 1450 flat decked as I was going to do some udek or similar, but I just picked up a 1550 frontier with udek so im thinking maybe change it up with the 1450

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wribg 1 fíit bug heaver bigeer moter

[@jaimielethbridge9693]

i saw you at the rodny rams at ti point it was amazng

[@Brett-dv8dp]

I want one but is it a wet boat and can it be fitted with scuppers?

[@masskilla469]

I have basically the same Boat but with a Water Jet Engine from a 2021 RXP-X Seadoo and my Top Speed is 60 MPH. When I upgrade the Engine with a Turbo it will be faster 70 to 80 MPH. Also i am not limited from going into Shallow places and can drive right up to the Beach.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

gíd fir yíú

[@showingof]

I like fishing, but if i have this boat maybe easy for fishing❤️

[@willbarrett5128]

The only thing I would add is a bildge pump

[@deepthought1569]

Rugged functional practical massive but small.... the market for a boat like this is absurd around the Lake Erie , Northern Ohio area. I'd love to start seeing these in my area, specifically my garage:)

[@thesaltysquirrel3425]

Where did you get the tuna tube and bait tank from? Want to do the same setup on my skiff.

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Hi-Tech Plastics

[@FloridaRaider]

very nice...sell them here in Florida

[@jordythebassist]

Glad to see you went with Yamaha for this one Matt, the future of Etec is looking pretty bleak unfortunately

[@benbrown4846]

What brand of tuna tube is that matt?

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Hi Tech Plastics

[@chase7354]

though the way boats are now with tougher transom's this thing would have a 60 on it but still a mint rig

[@peterparsons7141]

Lots of “proprietary market speak” . Difficult to compare features from different manufacturers as it’s always apples/oranges. What battery rating ?, bilge pump capacity ?, sonar frequencies?, what radios ?.. that said nice boat, well rigged for fishing ?

[@Munz420LVN]

Matt Watson; A species of fish that can only be found in and on the waters around Aotearoa 😉😄

[@macattack7852]

Hey just wondering if yours is a pro or a sport specked up? Cheers

[@UltimateFishingTV]

It's a pro fish with a few extra features.

[@joshreelie4107]

Most well thought out boat design I have ever seen. Incredible! Do you market to the US? I believe you would sell a lot of boats. We have no serious fishing boats that are made here in the US in that size range!

[@UltimateFishingTV]

If you have a look at stabicraft.com they'll be able to point you in the right direction.

[@fishing5778]

How much it cost you with that boat Matt?

[@fidicraft]

whera can i buy this fishing boat?

[@gregoryguitars6291]

Any U.S place to buy these boats? What a machine!

[@UltimateFishingTV]

If you have a look at stabicraft.com they'll be able to point you in the right direction.

[@timguo7334]

Hi Matt, How many batteries do you run for this setup?

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Just one Exide Marine battery

[@timguo7334]

@@UltimateFishingTV thanks

[@Cowboy684]

In my state im only allowed to use 3 rods per person

[@RS-yb5rr]

any educated guesses of how much this boat would cost with that setup?

[@fabmanly1070]

$90,000-100,000+

[@shiraz1736]

Love these boats but I’ve never been a fan of the width of the gunnels I guess it’s due to the hull design, most my mates would piss on it all day. And it feels like you lose a fair bit of deck space ,seems really narrow.

[@scottypersia5715]

The casting deck, grab rail, leaning bar needs 1 foot of side bars at 90 deg. at hip height so you can lean into it or back onto it when fishing port and starboard. . It could even fold inside the fame for storage. And the overflow pump from the tuna tube needs to be moved f=to the left side of the tube so it isn't in the way. You're Welcome.

[@phattdaddy1394]

they are all good when they are sponsored boats

[@Eric-zs6rd]

Galvanized steel trailers always rust out over time. There's a reason aluminum trailers cost so much more and still sell so well, they last a lot longer. And that 14' boat isn't cracking any trailer.

[@johnsykes706]

The first Black Marlin I ever raised in the spread faded away when in his excitement the deckie knocked the boat out of gear. Needless to say the Marlin faded away. Been a pet hate ever since.

[@tydengr]

Price in USA dollar?

[@goffgeo]

Is there a boat dealer in the United States that carries these?

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Have a look at stabicraft.com and they will point you in the right direction.

[@AntiVaganza]

Seriously, how many alu trailers crack? Is this really a thing?

[@gilbertogonzalez9494]

I want this boat but you can’t get one in California

[@UltimateFishingTV]

Head over to stabicraft.com they have a couple of dealers in the states.

[@troutbuster01]

Is Matt such a small guy or does this boat look so big ?!

[@juliangoble2503]

Why no Evinrude

[@johnrewawilliams4881]

stopped making them

[@joelpearse372]

I deckie for fred Lewis in gisborne

[@topcat4199]

Well congratulations! Is that Desmond Lewis's brother?

[@kalsaumesatungiamata9066]

Pretty much covers everything you need . The main problem should be catching the fish, not tge money to get to it.