Invercargill amphibious boatbuilder StabiX has completed its first 250UCC, expanding the company’s 250 model range with a practical walkaround version of its 25-foot hull.
Built for an owner upgrading from a StabiX 240UCC, the project was driven by their need for a larger boat while retaining the walkaround layout. The build highlights StabiX’s ability to develop custom solutions around the way individual owners use their boats.
The 250UCC shares its 7.62m hull length and 2.55m external beam with the 250UC Ultracab and 250SC Supercab. All three have a 450hp maximum and 300-litre fuel capacity, with the option to upgrade to 400L.
StabiX says cabin layout is the main difference. Internal cabin width reduces from 1970mm to 1617mm, allowing for the 280mm walkaround passage. The layout also creates dedicated storage opportunities for dive tanks while improving access around the vessel.
This build is fitted with the proven Anura S253-4N four-wheel amphibious system, powered by a 40hp Briggs & Stratton EFI engine. StabiX offers customers a choice of two amphibious systems on the 250 range: the Anura hydraulic system or the battery-powered Tectrax alternative.
A Yamaha XTO 450 Offshore outboard powers this build, matching the hull’s 450hp maximum. The owner also selected a range of upgrades including a roof rack, live bait tank, 30-litre drawer fridge and Garmin 19-inch offshore electronics package.
The 250UC arrived in October 2023 with a forward-raked windscreen. The raked-back 250SC followed in 2024, responding to customer feedback. The 250UCC released in August, now offers a third cabin configuration on the same hull.
For StabiX, the first 250UCC embodies another example of customer-led design, combining practical functionality with the freedom that amphibious boating provides.
For full 250 specifications – see their website www.stabix.nz
