South Australian Angler – June 2018

NEW MODEL RANGE FOR

S TA C E R

J

ust recently we were invited to

the Gold Coast for the unveiling

of Stacer’s brand new model range

for 2018. What we found was one of

the most significant steps forward

in Stacer’s history. Not only has the

company developed four completely

new model ranges, but also a tricky

new hull configuration. The Revolution

concave hull incorporates a curved

bottom sheet and raised chine – a

combination that vastly improves

stability and ride.

Conditions for the test run on the

Southport Broadwater were pretty

average, with blustery southerly winds

and intermittent rain squalls – not

exactly optimum weather for running

around in open boats, but handy for

testing their capabilities. The Gold Coast

is most often associated with warm,

sunny days, light winds and blue skies,

but it seems like every time we travel

up there for boat testing, the weather is

more like Tasmania!

I was particularly impressed with

the new stable of Territory Strikers,

which are light in weight and obviously

designed for creek and estuary fishing

in the Top End, but also will cover many

bases here in SA. There are three

models in the Striker range – 349, 369

and 389 – all of which feature a deeper

vee, increased beam and deeper sides.

I can see these three new dinghies

proving extremely popular with those

looking for a sturdy, but light river,

estuary or lake fishing rig.

The Stacer Crossfire range consists

of five new models – 469, 499, 519,

539 and 589 – that are built on the

Revolution hull. More substantial side

sheets are incorporated in the Crossfire

design, along with live bait tanks,

underfloor storage and self-draining

decks. For keen anglers there is also

a version fitted out with an elevated

forward casting platform and room

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