Stabicraft’s founding moment was in 1987 with the invention of the world’s first Aluminium Positive Buoyancy Chambered boat.
The unique Life Ring Protection comes from individually sealed air and water-tight aluminium chambers that wrap right around the hull. For a boat to be filled with water and remain on the surface is an incomparable safety feature – and one that has inspired three decades of boaties to Adventure with Confidence®.
Stabicraft’s legendary toughness is a consequence of the harsh and unforgiving environment in which it was formed. Off the Southern coast of New Zealand, 47 degrees below the equator you will find the infamous ‘Roaring Forties,’ a name given to the strong westerly winds found between latitudes 40 and 50 degrees South. These seas are more than just a testing ground for Stabicraft®, they are our inspiration, foundation, and validation. Their ruggedness has acted as a constant reminder of what the boat needs be able to handle, and a direction to engineer accordingly.
Since its inception, Stabicraft® has been at war with the status quo – one-upping the industry standard at every turn. This pursuit for constant improvement has resulted in four generations of chambered hull designs, each demonstrating a dramatic evolution in performance and useability. What started as two guys drawing on the back of an envelope is now a team of industrial designers working around the clock on new product developments. Their goal: To question everything – a framework set by Stabicraft® Founder, Paul Adams.
“If you build something the way it’s always been done, the chances are it can be done better. We want to be the best. In some cases, this is about tweaking the wheel to make it faster, safer, more efficient. In some cases, it’s about reinventing the wheel. And in other cases it’s about asking – do we even need the wheel?”
STABICRAFT® FOUNDER, PAUL ADAMS
This ethos has driven Stabicraft® to be a true market leader, with each innovation setting the new industry standard in its class. The focus on function has crafted the distinct Stabicraft® design style known today – sharp, defiant lines that scream adventure. While by no means conventional, the style is certainly unique, aggressive, and tough.
Unparalleled stability is built into the Stabicraft® name and engineered into every boat with the unique Aluminium Positive Buoyancy Chambers. The chambers significantly reduce both the ‘tippy’ feeling of weight moving around, and the ‘rocking’ feeling when at rest in open water. No matter which Stabicraft® you choose, you gain the comfort, safety and stability of a much larger vessel.
Stabicraft boats are engineered to thrive in big water and dominate
in a following sea. The Aluminium Positive Buoyancy Chambers prevent
the boat from sliding during cornering and stop the boat from broaching
when pushed by waves. It’s like “driving on rails.”
Stabicraft® boats are built to last in the world’s harshest environments. They’ve been engineered for toughness with a rigid aluminium life ring, high-quality marine grade aluminium and rigorous weld quality. These unwavering characteristics have earnt the brand the reputation as the ultimate 4×4 of the ocean. It can handle anything.
Whether tackling some of New Zealand’s notorious bar crossings, harsh Aussie sun, or venturing into the rugged isolation of Alaska, you want the confidence of a Stabicraft®. They’re built to last.
The Stabicraft product development team are continuously questioning how people use their boats and looking for ways in which things can be done better, smarter, and safer.
This emphasis on user-centric design leads to constant ergonomic improvements in each new Stabicraft® model and a fleet so simple, it feels like it could not be imagined any other way. From bow to stern, Stabicraft® surpass the competition in usability, ergonomics and manageability.
Stabicraft is the ultimate all-rounder. With all the class-leading attributes of a boat that can handle itself under pressure, Stabicraft® is uniquely positioned with its distinct design style, superior onboard safety, and spacious creature comforts.
Stabicraft’s commitment to developing packages to suit different boating types positions them as a market leader. You don’t have to choose between a boat for fishing or family cruising. Stabicrafts are built to do it all with confidence. A boat that is truly made to be used.
