EPA Chooses Stabi-Craft
From the choppy waters of Moreton Bay to inland creeks and rivers, the Environmental Protection Agency's new Stabi-Craft 759 Super Cab is meeting the challenges of the job head onThe boat's stability and ability to perform in both coastal and freshwater environments is proving a winner with EPA staff using it to carry out water quality monitoring throughout south-east Queensland.
John Ferris, a senior technical officer of the EPA's freshwater and science division, has been using the boat, named Serrata (the scientific name for the mud crab), since its arrival a few months ago.
"It can get pretty uncomfortable out there with the short, sharp Moreton Bay chop," he said. "The Stabi-Craft’s stability makes for a safer, less tiring day's work, which is a real help when it comes to collecting accurate data measurements."
While the 759 is rated for travel up to 50km offshore, the EPA works mainly in the region's bays and estuaries, so the 759’s ability to plane in shallower water is a bonus.
"The boat draws just half a metre of water, which means we can also use it to head up inland waterways for testing," Ferris said.
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