Stabicraft 1850 Supercab: Serious Capability, Smart Value

Stabicraft 1850 Supercab: Serious Capability, Smart Value

Looking for a tough, go-anywhere rig that’s ready to hit the water this weekend? This Used 2019 Stabicraft 1850 Supercab delivers exactly that. Powered by a reliable Mercury 150hp 4-stroke and sitting on a sturdy DMW single axle trailer, this package is built for adventure and incredibly easy to tow. Loaded with valuable extras and Stabicraft’s trademark stability and safety, it’s the perfect upgrade for anglers, divers, and weekend explorers who want a boat that works hard, rides smooth, and looks sharp doing it. This is one seriously capable little weapon—ready when you are.

Specifications: 

Make / Model: Stabicraft 1850 Supercab
Year: 2019
Engine: Mercury 150hp 4 Stroke (175hrs)
Trailer: DMW single axle trailer
Length: 5.5M
Extras: • Wiper • Squabs • Wash down hose • Bait station/ tank • Rocket launcher • 70 litre Chilli bin • Rear gate • Lowrance Elite 9″ Fish Finder • Cobra VHF • Fusion Stereo

Performance and Experience

The Stabicraft 1850 Supercab offers a stable, dry, and capable offshore ride, known for its tough aluminium build, excellent handling in chop with good lift, and impressive stability, making it great for serious fishing and coastal adventures; performance varies by engine but generally hits 30+ knots, while the cabin provides good comfort and practical storage.

• Stability & Sea Handling: Stabicraft’s pontoon design (SST hull) provides excellent buoyancy and stability, especially in choppy conditions or following seas, with hull slap minimal but present in direct chop.
• Handling: Agile, responsive, and handles turns well, but doesn’t bank like traditional hulls; it planes quickly and handles well in rough water.
  
• Dryness: The enclosed Supercab design keeps spray out of the cockpit, and features like the hardtop help direct water away.
• Cabin: Offers great visibility, ample dry storage, well-placed footrests, and comfortable space, even for larger adults, making it good for longer trips.
• Fishability: Designed as a serious fishing boat with great cockpit volume, dedicated angling space, and robust build for extended range.
• Practicality: Comes with good storage, well-thought-out features, and a design that’s relatively easy to clean and maintain.

Why buy this boat?

You should buy this Stabicraft 1850 Supercab because it’s the kind of boat that gives you confidence every time you leave the ramp. The 1850’s legendary pontoon design delivers exceptional stability, safety, and handling—whether you’re pushing offshore, chasing fish around the lake, or exploring new coastline. Paired with the strong and fuel-efficient Mercury 150hp, it provides the perfect balance of performance and economy, giving you plenty of punch without the running costs. With valuable extras already fitted, this boat saves you the time and expense of upgrading later, making it a smart, ready-to-go package. If you want durability, capability, and peace of mind on the water, this Stabi is a standout choice.

Check out all the details of this boat on our website: https://bh.ninetyblack.com/boat/stabicraft-1850-supercab/

Development and Design

The Stabicraft 1850 Supercab represents a smart evolution of one of Stabicraft’s most popular models — taking a proven platform and refining it into a tougher, safer, and more fisherman-friendly “little big boat.” Its updated hull is slightly wider for more interior volume, while features like Arrow Pontoons, reverse chines, and the Game Chaser Transomwork together to deliver exceptional buoyancy, stability, and handling in rough conditions. Inside, the enclosed hardtop provides outstanding shelter with generous head height and improved ergonomics at the helm, including better switch placement, USB ports, and room for modern electronics. The redesigned cockpit maximises fishing space with fold-down seats, a live bait tank, large bait board, and clever storage throughout — from full-length side pockets to under-seat compartments. Practical touches like step-through bow access, boarding steps, deck wash, and quality lighting make this boat as functional as it is capable. Efficient, surprisingly soft-riding, and confidently stable, the 1850 Supercab blends modern design with real-world usability, making it a standout choice for anglers who want serious performance in a compact, easy-towed package.

History of the Stabicraft 1850 Supercab

The Stabicraft 1850 Supercab comes from a brand with deep roots in rugged, adventure-ready boating. Founded in Southland in the late 1980s, Stabicraft pioneered the world’s first aluminium pontoon boats — vessels designed to deliver unmatched safety, buoyancy, and stability for harsh southern waters. Over the years, the 1850 series has become one of their most popular mid-sized models, trusted by recreational fishers, charter operators, and adventure seekers alike. The modern 1850 Supercab builds on decades of innovation, taking the original concept and enhancing it with smarter ergonomics, a more refined hull, and improved functionality. It’s the result of Stabicraft’s constant drive to evolve and deliver boats that can handle real-world conditions while giving owners confidence, comfort, and capability wherever they choose to explore.

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Haines Hunter Taupo sell a range of quality new and used boats throughout NZ. We also offer repairs and servicing with a fully equiped workshop and experienced technicians. Book your boat in with us today: https://bh.ninetyblack.com/services/

This is a great package. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out the following reviews from others:
BoatSales: https://www.boatsales.com.au/editorial/details/stabicraft-1850-supercab-sportfish-2023-review-143587/
Only Boats: https://www.onlyboats.com.au/news/stabicraft-1850-supercab-review-australias-greatest-fishing-boats

Matt Watson: https://youtu.be/Y4K61S8HOJ8?si=VikMm66z1fmzvxka