Stabi® Ambassadors

Matt Watson comes from a long line of fishermen. Recreational and commercial fishing is in the blood, although Matt has always had ideas on doing things differently. His outrageous fishing stunts and passion for the ocean have reached hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Matt has been labelled many titles, but if you ask him, he’ll tell you he’s a fisherman, and he’s a fisherman who always has his eye on the next big adventure.

The Hunters Club comprises creator Dave Shaw and the stars of The Red Stag Timber Hunters Club and South Seas Spearo TV series. An experienced team of keen free divers and spearfishers. Hoping to encourage a new generation of Kiwi’s to get out and experience all the action and adventure that goes hand in hand when mucking around in boats!

Rowan lives in the beautiful Southland region at the bottom of the South Island. He manages a small spearfishing shop based in Invercargill. Living in some of the most rugged parts of the country where the sea can be unforgiving, he needed a safe reliable boat that was built for purpose and could handle the rough seas that we encounter. With this in mind, he could look no further than a Stabicraft! Rowan regularly go out spearfishing, and fishing, and travels around the South Island looking for great places to dive, and the different adventures to be had!

Rodney Pacitti known as RoKKiT KiT online is passionate about catching fish, cooking a feast and enjoying it with friends and family. He does it all, from fishing, spearfishing, sailing, kayaking, solo camping and much more. Growing up in Gold Coast, Australia his family loved camping and fishing so the outdoor adventures became second nature to him. Rodney gets a kick out of adventuring from small crafts as the physical elements make it more rewarding when catching huge fish. He proudly owns a sail boat, inflatable boats, kayaks and his dream boat, Stabicraft 1450 Explorer, all of which he takes on epic adventures.

From an early age born and bred New Zealander, Joe Edlington has been a keen hunter, fisher and adventurer. Former hunting guide, now full time content creator, Joe is director and host of YouTube channel, JE Wilds. The adventures never stop, he is constantly exploring in the wild or on offshore adventures in his Stabicraft 1550 Frontier. Joe’s videos showcase extensive knowledge on hunting, fishing and wilderness content creation. He does everything from remote camping trips, diving, hunting and general exploration of New Zealand.  

www.saltguide.com.au is an online subscription-based fishing guide based around Port Phillip Bay and Western Port in Melbourne, Australia. Their members log in to the website and obtain all the information they could possibly need for a successful day’s fishing - day in, day out. Being on the water in their Stabi’s most days to find the fish, they needed reliable, heavy-duty boats that wouldn’t let them down, so they love their Stabi's. Gawaine Blake and Craig Cox of "Salt Guide" were excited to get their 2050 Superdab and 1850 Fisher into the water. These will be the fourth and fifth Stabicraft's they have owned over the years. The 2050 Supercab will be used as a film boat for the hundreds of short tutorial videos on all things boating and fishing so the size and stability are perfect for their needs. The 1850 Fisher will be the workhorse used to find the fish in the bays and offshore, as well as to provide guides so again, a solid, reliable boat is key.

As the presenter and producer of fishing and the free diving TV show "Fishy Business" Adam spends a lot of time on the water all over New Zealand and need boats that can handle any conditions. Currently, he is running two Stabicrafts, a 2250 Centre Cab which he uses for offshore adventures, and 1550 Fisher for inshore and harbour fishing and free diving. He has always been a fan of Stabicrafts having had around 7 different models over the years from a 389 tiller steer right up to the two he has now. What he loves about Stabi's is the stability, comfort, and performance they provide. As the catchphrase says "You can adventure with confidence". When he's not on the water he spends time writing articles, putting out fishing and boating-related social media, and doing public speaking engagements at boat shows, boating, and fishing clubs. In his spare time, he loves cooking up delicious seafood that has been caught.

I wasn't raised on the coast — I grew up inland — but I've been obsessed with the ocean ever since I could hold a fishing rod. These days, there's nothing I love more than chasing sunsets and adventure along the remote coastlines of Western Australia, fishing, spearfishing, and diving in places most people never get to.

I travel full-time in my LandCruiser Troopy, documenting every trip through photography and videography. Whether camping off-grid, exploring offshore islands, or chasing fish out wide, I always want to capture those raw, untouched moments that make this lifestyle so addictive.

My Stabicraft gives me the freedom and, most importantly, the confidence to get to the kind of wild locations I've always dreamed about. It's more than just a boat — it's a key part of how I explore, create, and reset out on the water.

Born and bred in Marlborough with the Marlborough Sounds and D’Urville Island on his doorstep, Jason Anderson, known as Reel Adventures With Jase online, was addicted to fishing from a very young age. Jason enjoys fishing with his friends and family on board his Stabicraft, chasing a variety of species around New Zealand while also sharing these memories online on his YouTube channel. Jason initially owned a 2100 Supercab, and after realising he needed a purpose-built fishing vessel, upgraded to a 2250 Ultra Centrecab. This allows him to adventure out past the sounds to D’Urville Island with confidence, knowing that whatever the weather throws at him, he could get home.

Jason is regularly out on the water chasing that fish of a lifetime. Still, when he is not on the water, he spends time in the hills hunting, editing videos, cooking on his Weber BBQ and designing houses for his architecture company.