Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stabicraft 1750 Frontier 2012 vs Stabicraft 2050 Frontier Sportfish 2026: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stabicraft 1750 Frontier 2012 is a modified-V design and the Stabicraft 2050 Frontier Sportfish 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 200 hp, the Stabicraft 2050 Frontier Sportfish 2026 has a 110-hp advantage over the Stabicraft 1750 Frontier 2012's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Stabicraft 2050 Frontier Sportfish 2026 at 20,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Stabicraft 1750 Frontier 2012 at 17,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeStabicraft
MakeStabicraft
Model1750 Frontier
Model2050 Frontier Sportfish
Model Year2012
Model Year2026
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamExternal: 7.05 ft. Internal: 5 ft. 5 in.
Beam90.55 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.3
Beam - Inches84.6
Beam - Inches90.55
Deadrise17.5°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - DetailDry Hull Weight: 936 lbs. Tow Weight: 1,818 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg824.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1818
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feet20.73
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.26 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m)
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inches248.82
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFactory Boat Height Min/Max 1.64-2.06 m
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches64.57-81.10
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.64-2.06
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness1/8 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge5/32 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower70 hp recommended
Horsepower200
Engine max90 hp
Engine max200
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52.8
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52.8 gal. (200 l)
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typeFishing
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 L
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52.8
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height6.8 ft.
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Warranty Info
Warrantynot available
Warranty5 year hull warranty
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
Options2050 Frontier layout options: raised bow casting deck with 600L+ storage; narrow or wide console; console position; side-by-side or single seating, fixed or suspension; pedestal seating provisions; selectable transom configurations (Supercab/Treker types). Model brochure describes extensive layout choices; package fit-out varies.