CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFTSteve opted for tiller-steering to maximise working space
aboard his brand-new Snubby Pro 550; His preferred driving perch is on a simple pad in the
starboard aft quarter; Black powder-coated hooped grabrail and the MotorGuide Xi5
trolling motor grace an otherwise unobstructed for’ard half of the boat.“Not only does Starlo’s beige
colour scheme help the
passenger’s vision but it reduces
the underwater reflection which I
guess may startle nervous estuary
species feeding on the flats”
model and the 5m 500 as chosen
by Steve. Robbie has a boutique
operation custom building fully
personalised sportsfishing weapons
for serious anglers that have seen
the light. He may only build around
four boats per year but customers
can be assured that they will be kept
well-informed of the progress with
their input welcomed throughout the
build process once it starts. However,
good things come to those that wait
so be aware that it may well take a
couple of years with current demand.
Robbie is a perfectionist who does it
all himself.
I guess we were all quite taken
aback to see Steve return to a
tiller-steer outboard but as he said,
“I simply wanted to maximise
my working space and this was
the best way to do it.” It certainly
allows extremely good balance
throughout the boat, even with
us two heifers rummaging
around. The solid fibreglass hull is
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