Few boats capture the versatility of the classic Australian runabout quite like the Quintrex Fishabout. Designed to make boating easy, comfortable and enjoyable, the Fishabout combines a familiar car-like driving position with a spacious open deck, wrap-around windscreen and plenty of room for fishing gear, family and friends.
Whether you're casting a line in the river, heading across the bay, towing the kids on a tube or simply cruising with the family, the Fishabout is designed to do a little bit of everything.
Available from the compact 430 Fishabout through to the spacious 540 Fishabout, there's a model to suit first-time boat owners through to experienced boaters looking for a capable family and fishing package.
The 430 Fishabout is the entry point into the range and an ideal first boat for families and anglers alike. Its compact dimensions make it easy to tow, launch, retrieve and store, while the runabout layout provides considerably more comfort and protection than a traditional open tinnie. Despite its manageable size, there's plenty of opportunity to customise the 430 around fishing, cruising or watersports.
Best suited to: First-time boat owners, rivers, lakes, estuaries, family boating and general fishing.
For customers wanting to move beyond a basic tinnie into their first steering-wheel boat, the 430 Fishabout is a great place to start.
The 450 Fishabout steps things up with additional space and the performance of Quintrex's renowned Blade Hull, designed to provide a smooth and dry ride. Its familiar runabout layout makes the boat incredibly easy to use, while the windscreen provides welcome protection when travelling. There's enough room to comfortably fish, cruise or spend the day with the family without moving into a significantly larger boat.
Best suited to: Estuaries, lakes, rivers, protected bays, fishing, cruising and family boating.
The 450 is a particularly good option for customers wanting an economical and easy-to-manage boat that can genuinely serve several different purposes.
The 481 Fishabout moves into a more substantial family and fishing platform while remaining easy to handle and maintain. Standard features including a rear lounge, walk-through dash and underfloor storage give the 481 a practical layout for both fishing and recreational boating. The walk-through windscreen also provides easy access to the bow when anchoring or coming alongside a jetty. With extra room for passengers and equipment, the 481 is a great middle ground for buyers who want more capability without stepping into a large trailer boat.
Best suited to: Family boating, estuary and bay fishing, cruising, watersports and general recreational use.
At around the five-metre mark, the Fishabout becomes a seriously versatile platform. The 500 features the Fishabout's characteristic wide-open deck, rear lounge, large dash and walk-through windscreen, creating a layout that works equally well for anglers and families. There's plenty of room for electronics and fishing equipment, while options such as a bimini and envelope can provide additional weather protection for family cruising.
Best suited to: Fishing, family days, bays and estuaries, cruising, watersports and mixed recreational boating.
For customers who want one boat to cover almost everything, the 500 Fishabout makes a compelling choice.
The 520 Fishabout combines the performance of Quintrex's Blade Hull with additional deck and storage space, making it well suited to anglers and families who spend plenty of time on the water. Large alloy side pockets and underfloor storage provide plenty of places to keep fishing equipment, safety gear and personal belongings organised, while the open runabout layout leaves plenty of usable deck space. Its larger dimensions also make the 520 a more capable option for bigger waterways while retaining the user-friendly nature that defines the Fishabout range.
Best suited to: Bays, estuaries, fishing, cruising, watersports and families wanting additional room and capability.
Sitting at the top of the range, the 540 Fishabout provides maximum deck space for passengers, fishing equipment and everything needed for a full day on the water. The larger platform gives owners more freedom to configure the boat around their lifestyle, whether that's predominantly fishing, family cruising, watersports or a combination of all three. For anglers, the extra room means more space for rods, tackle and electronics. For families, it provides additional room to move around the boat and enjoy longer days on the water.
Best suited to: Larger bays and waterways, family boating, fishing, cruising, watersports and customers wanting maximum versatility from the Fishabout platform.
The standard Fishabout provides the core hull, runabout layout and essential features while leaving plenty of scope to customise the boat around your individual needs. The Fishabout Pro makes the buying process even easier by bundling many of the range's most popular upgrades into a pre-configured package. Pro models are available across the range, from the 430 Fishabout Pro through to the 540 Fishabout Pro. Depending on the model, additional equipment can include features such as upgraded seating, bimini and envelope, marine radio, cutting board and ski pole combinations and other popular comfort and convenience upgrades. If you already know you want a well-equipped family and fishing boat, the Fishabout Pro can be an excellent way to get the most desirable options straight from the factory.
For easy towing, storage and everyday use, the 430 and 450 Fishabout provide an excellent introduction to runabout boating. The 481 and 500 offer a great balance of size, comfort and versatility for customers who regularly fish or boat with family and friends. Step up to the 520 or 540 Fishabout when additional deck space, storage and capability on larger waterways become the priority.
At Richardson Marine, we can help you choose the right Quintrex Fishabout and build a complete package with a Suzuki four-stroke, trailer, Garmin electronics and accessories tailored to the way you plan to use your boat.
