The Quintrex Explorer Trophy takes the simplicity and versatility of the classic Australian tinnie and adds a much more fishing-focused layout. Built around Quintrex's Fighter Series Hull, the Trophy range offers excellent stability, generous internal space and raised casting platforms that make it ideal for lure fishing across rivers, lakes, estuaries and sheltered coastal waterways.
Available in 400, 420 and 440 models, the Explorer Trophy is a great option for anglers wanting a purpose-built fishing boat that's still compact, economical and easy to tow. From chasing bream and trout in the rivers through to bass, cod, redfin and estuary species, there's an Explorer Trophy to suit everything from solo missions to fishing with a few mates.
Compact, stable and built to cast.
The F400 Explorer Trophy is the entry point into the Trophy range and a great little fishing platform for anglers wanting to keep their boat compact without sacrificing usable fishing space.
Its Fighter Series Hull and large raised front casting platform make excellent use of the bow, giving lure anglers a dedicated area to stand and cast while providing useful storage underneath. The clean, open layout leaves plenty of room to move around the boat and makes the F400 particularly well suited to inland fishing.
Best suited to: Rivers, lakes, creeks, lure casting and compact fishing setups
For anglers stepping up from a basic open tinnie, the F400 Trophy adds the fishing features that matter without unnecessarily complicating the boat.
The all-rounder of the Explorer Trophy range.
The F420 Explorer Trophy steps things up with a 4.47m hull length, 1.88m beam and maximum 50HP rating, giving it an excellent combination of stability, space and performance. The hull features 2mm bottomsides and carries up to four people.
Unlike a basic tinnie, the F420 comes ready for fishing with front and rear casting platforms, multiple seat positions and the Fighter Series Hull all included as standard. There's plenty of room to build the boat around your style of fishing, with options including a bow-mount electric motor plate, live bait tank, rod locker, side console and additional storage.
Best suited to: Estuary fishing, rivers, lakes, lure casting, electric-motor fishing and general family use
Hull Length: 4.47m
Beam: 1.88m
Max HP: 50HP
Capacity: 4 people
For many anglers, the 420 hits the sweet spot – still small enough to be easily managed and economical to run, but with enough room and horsepower to build a very capable fishing package.
More room for bigger fishing adventures.
At the top of the Explorer Trophy range, the F440 Explorer Trophy gives anglers additional room while retaining the uncomplicated layout that makes these boats so practical.
The wide-chine design provides increased stability, while Quintrex's distinctive forked bow creates additional usable internal space. A large raised front casting platform provides an excellent position for lure fishing while also creating valuable storage underneath.
The additional size makes the 440 particularly attractive to anglers carrying more equipment, fishing regularly with mates or wanting to add electronics, an electric motor, extra storage and other accessories to create a more complete fishing setup.
Best suited to: Serious lure fishing, larger rivers and estuaries, inland impoundments and anglers wanting maximum room from the Explorer Trophy platform
While both ranges retain the straightforward appeal of a Quintrex tinnie, the standard Explorer is designed primarily around simplicity and versatility, while the Explorer Trophy is much more fishing focused.
The Trophy models feature the Fighter Series Hull and incorporate dedicated casting areas and fishing-friendly layouts. Depending on the model, there's also scope to add features such as bow-mount electric motors, live bait tanks, rod storage, electronics and a side console.
In simple terms:
Choose an Explorer if you want a lightweight, straightforward tinnie for general boating, fishing, tender work or exploring.
Choose an Explorer Trophy if fishing is the priority and you want casting platforms, additional storage and a layout better suited to modern lure fishing.
From a compact F400 through to the roomier F440, the Quintrex Explorer Trophy range offers a great platform for building a dedicated fishing boat without moving into a larger and more expensive aluminium boat.
At Richardson Marine, we can help you choose the right Explorer Trophy and build a complete package with a Suzuki four-stroke, trailer, Garmin electronics, electric motor and fishing accessories to suit exactly how you plan to use your boat.
