Without the Premium Price Tag!
When the tide turns and baitfish scatter across the shallows, reliability is everything.
In Australia’s unforgiving inshore environments, your vessel is more than transport — it is your advantage. The Gladiator 4.9m Centre Console has been engineered specifically for these conditions, delivering serious performance in shallow, structure-rich waters at an accessible price point.
Constructed from advanced lightweight HDPE using rotational moulding technology, the Gladiator’s one-piece hull eliminates traditional weak points found in fibreglass boats. This seamless build offers exceptional durability when navigating rocky outcrops, oyster-covered snags and tight mangrove creeks where mangrove jack, barra and flathead thrive.
It is purpose-built for anglers who fish hard and expect their boat to do the same. At 4.9 metres, the Gladiator offers a stable, balanced platform with a true 360-degree casting layout. The centre console configuration maximises usable deck space, allowing unrestricted movement when working lures, casting soft plastics or responding to sudden surface activity.
Whether drifting reef edges for snapper, sight-casting on the flats, or probing structure for coral trout, the Gladiator delivers manoeuvrability and control in shallow water — capable of operating in as little as 250mm.
Built-in Level Flotation provides unsinkable confidence, an essential feature when exploring unfamiliar creeks or shallow reef systems. The UV-resistant HDPE hull requires no gelcoat maintenance and is immune to corrosion and osmosis. It shrugs off impacts that would sideline conventional hulls, offering long-term durability under harsh Australian sun and saltwater exposure.
Key specifications include a 65-litre underfloor fuel tank for optimal balance, honeycomb aluminium non-skid flooring with optional EVA coverings, rear transom steps for easy access, and compatibility with modern low-emission four-stroke outboards. The material’s high strength-to-weight ratio supports excellent fuel efficiency while also delivering sound dampening benefits. Impact resistant, corrosion proof and fully recyclable, the Gladiator 4.9m Centre Console represents practical innovation for serious inshore anglers.
It is not simply another fishing boat — it is a purpose-driven platform designed to perform for decades in Australia’s most demanding waters.
For more information visit www.oceanarrowmarine.com.au
Ocean Arrow has always been a true Queensland business, with management who have saltwater in their veins and a lifelong love of the ocean. After decades of hard work and dedication, that passion has steered the company towards designing and delivering a range of boats, including the Gladiator, Harpoon, Orca and OPZ outboard brand—built to provide high-quality vessels that allow everyday Australians to enjoy the sea without blowing the budget.
Based in Loganholme, Ocean Arrow offers a wide range of trusted brands, along with expert maintenance and repair services to keep equipment running at its best.
Finance options are also available to help customers get on the water sooner.
Published in print August-December 2026
