Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stabicraft 1850 Fisher 2012 vs Stabicraft 1850 Supercab 2026: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stabicraft 1850 Fisher 2012 is a modified-V design and the Stabicraft 1850 Supercab 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Stabicraft 1850 Fisher 2012 at 18,5 ft versus Stabicraft 1850 Supercab 2026 at 18,7 ft. At 2 094 lbs and 2 053 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the Stabicraft 1850 Supercab 2026 has a 25-hp advantage over the Stabicraft 1850 Fisher 2012's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stabicraft 1850 Supercab 2026 carries 40 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Stabicraft 1850 Fisher 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stabicraft 1850 Fisher 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Stabicraft 1850 Supercab 2026 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stabicraft 1850 Fisher 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stabicraft 1850 Fisher 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stabicraft 1850 Supercab 2026 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStabicraft
MakeStabicraft
Model1850 Fisher
Model1850 Supercab
Model Year2012
Model Year2026
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2053 lbs. (931 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg931
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2053
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamExternal: 7 ft. Internal: 5 ft. 5 in.
Beam90.55 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.3
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches90.55
Deadrise17.5°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - DetailDry Hull Weight: 1,179 lbs. Tow Weight: 2,094 lbs.
Weight - DetailDry hull weight
Weight - kg949.82
Weight - kg931
Weight - lbs.2094
Weight - lbs.2053
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet18.7
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.7
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches224.41
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail96.06 in. (2.44 m)
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches96.06
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.44
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness5/32 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge1/8 in.
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39.6 gal. (150 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters150
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39.6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower90 hp recommended
Horsepower140
Engine max115 hp
Engine max140
Operational Info
Maximum people6
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 - Height7 ft. 4 in.
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Warranty Info
Warrantynot available
Warranty5 year hull warranty
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
Options1850 Supercab options vary by Adventure/Sportfish/Profish: wiper, cabin lining/cushions, ambient/deck lights, Fusion stereo, hydraulic steering, curtains, rod-rack brackets, Icey-Tek cooler, storage or suspension seat bases, baitboard/livebait tank, fish box, transom door, kicker bracket, Zipwake, 150L fuel tank, U-Dek, washdown, drum winch, trolling-motor mount, rails/rods, anchor and paint stages.