Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stabicraft 1410 Explorer 2012 vs Stabicraft 1850 Fisher Offshore 2026: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stabicraft 1410 Explorer 2012 is a modified-V design and the Stabicraft 1850 Fisher Offshore 2026 is a pontoon design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the Stabicraft 1850 Fisher Offshore 2026 has a 110-hp advantage over the Stabicraft 1410 Explorer 2012's 30-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stabicraft 1850 Fisher Offshore 2026 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Stabicraft 1410 Explorer 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stabicraft 1850 Fisher Offshore 2026 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stabicraft 1850 Fisher Offshore 2026 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stabicraft 1410 Explorer 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStabicraft
MakeStabicraft
Model1410 Explorer
Model1850 Fisher Offshore
Model Year2012
Model Year2026
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamExternal: 5 ft. 7 in. Internal: 4 ft. 2 in.
Beam90.55 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.3
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches90.55
Deadrise16°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - DetailDry Hull Weight: 320 lbs. Tow Weight: 860 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.860
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet14.1
Length - Feet18.41
Length overall - Detail14.1 ft. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters4.29
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches169.2
Length overall - Inches220.87
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFactory Boat Height Min/Max 1.80-2.45 m
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches70.87-96.46
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.80-2.45
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness1/8 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge3/32 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower15 hp recommended
Horsepower140
Engine max30 hp
Engine max140
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters150
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39.6
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39.6 gal. (150 l)
Operational Info
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typeFishing
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 L
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39.6
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters150
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height4 ft. 8 in.
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all17 ft. 8 in.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Warranty Info
Warrantynot available
Warranty5 year hull warranty
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
Options1550 Fisher package options include 60L fuel tank, package-dependent seating/cooler, canopy/curtains, hydraulic steering, washdown, U-Dek, anchor/winch, trolling-motor mount, keel wear strip, Boat Catch block, baffling and paint stages; availability varies by Adventure/Sportfish/Profish/Offshore.