2019 Melbourne Boat Show: Quintrex Fishabout Pro range launched
An old brand in boating introduces a new range of boats that take the classic Quintrex Fishabout to a new levelQuintrex has launched the Quintrex Fishabout Pro range at the 2019 Melbourne boat show featuring more interior space and improved comfort out on the water.
Underneath, the boats will use the same Blade hull as the rest of the Fishabout range, but onboard comfort is vastly improved, particularly in terms of how much spray gets into the boat.
“The first Fishabout dates back to the beginning in 1945, so as you can imagine improvements are incremental on a boat that has been a best seller for years,” Quintrex national account manager Drew Jackson said.
"Making improvements to a perfect product is hard, but once we focused on what is most important to the customer, we believe we made great leaps to enhance the ever so popular Fishabout Pro.
“From families to fishos, the Fishabout Pro is my favourite all-rounder. This boat has a great use of space for fishing to water sports to cruising.”
Available as a 60hp 430, 60hp 450 and 75hp 470, the Quintrex Fishabout Pro range is rated to carry five passengers.
Keeping things dry
Quintrex said the stretch-formed aluminium side sheets of the Fishabout Pro boats now have more curve that will run further down the length of the boat to deflect more spray away from the boat.
The Quintrex Fishabout Pro range also has added more cockpit space by removing the outboard engine well and replacing it with a transom-mounted pod, with duckboards to either side.
“The greater internal space is immediately noticeable in the new Fishabout Pro,” Quintrex said. “As a result of a wider beam and more space between the dash and the transom, boaties can enjoy more elbow room.”
Bow access improved
A reconfigured dash and bow is now more user-friendly, Quintrex said, with a lean-through dash and step separating the console and providing easier access to the bow or optional drum winch.
It said every Fishabout Pro model now comes with a bimini, fully welded side decks, two transducer brackets and a premium carpet as standard, as well as rod holders, folding rear bench seat, and side pockets.
It said the Quintrex Fishabout Pro also could also come fitted with a ski pole, sounder or stereo.
The 2019 Melbourne boat show runs from today until Sunday.
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