Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bar Crusher 535C Cuddy Cabin 2026 vs Bar Crusher 670C Cuddy Cabin 2026: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Bar Crusher 535C Cuddy Cabin 2026 and the Bar Crusher 670C Cuddy Cabin 2026 are deep-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh? The spec sheets describe the hulls a little differently (the first as gen2 deep-v / delta flare, the second as plate aluminium deep-v / delta flare), so it is worth asking the builder how the two compare on the water.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Bar Crusher 670C Cuddy Cabin 2026 measures 22,0 feet overall (2026), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bar Crusher 535C Cuddy Cabin 2026 at 17,6 feet (2026). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bar Crusher 670C Cuddy Cabin 2026 tips the scales at 3 924 lbs - 1 389 lbs less than the Bar Crusher 535C Cuddy Cabin 2026 at 2 535 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Bar Crusher 670C Cuddy Cabin 2026 has a 85-hp advantage over the Bar Crusher 535C Cuddy Cabin 2026's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bar Crusher 670C Cuddy Cabin 2026 carries 61 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Bar Crusher 535C Cuddy Cabin 2026. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bar Crusher 670C Cuddy Cabin 2026 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bar Crusher 535C Cuddy Cabin 2026 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bar Crusher 670C Cuddy Cabin 2026 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bar Crusher 670C Cuddy Cabin 2026 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bar Crusher 535C Cuddy Cabin 2026 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBar Crusher
MakeBar Crusher
Model535C Cuddy Cabin
Model670C Cuddy Cabin
Model Year2026
Model Year2026
Weight - Detail2535 lbs. (1150 kg)
Weight - Detail3924 lbs. (1780 kg)
Weight - kg1150
Weight - kg1780
Weight - lbs.2535
Weight - lbs.3924
Usenot available
UseOffshore fishing; cuddy cabin
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in. (5.35 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Inches210.63
Length overall - Inches263.78
Length overall - Meters5.35
Length overall - Meters6.7
Length - Feet17.55
Length - Feet21.98
Beam84.65 in. (2.15 m)
Beam92.52 in. (2.35 m)
Beam - Inches84.65
Beam - Inches92.52
Beam - Meters2.15
Beam - Meters2.35
Weight - DetailDry tow weight
Weight - DetailDry tow weight
Weight - kg1150
Weight - kg1780
Weight - lbs.2535
Weight - lbs.3924.22
Length - Inches210.63
Length - Inchesnot available
Height - Detail84.65 in. (2.15 m)
Height - Detail117.32 in. (2.98 m)
Height - Inches84.65
Height - Inches117.32
Height - Meters2.15
Height - Meters2.98
Length - Meters5.35
Length - Metersnot available
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailInternal freeboard 800 mm
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters80
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches31.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialPlate aluminium
Hull materialPlate aluminium
Hull typeGen2 deep-V / Delta Flare
Hull typePlate aluminium deep-V / Delta Flare
Hull thickness4 mm bottom; 3 mm topsides
Hull thickness5 mm bottom; 4 mm topsides
Bottom Sides4 mm bottom
Bottom Sides5 mm bottom
Top Sides3 mm topsides
Top Sides4 mm topsides
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typePetrol
Fuel typePetrol
Engine max115 HP
Engine max200 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Liters115
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60.8
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30.4 gal. (115 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60.8 gal. (230 l)
Engine/s standardManufacturer range 60–115 HP
Engine/s standard2026 Blakes individual listing: Suzuki DF200ATX
Transom Shaft Length25 in
Transom Shaft Lengthnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 HP
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelDF200ATX
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people6
Water capacity217 L ballast
Water capacitynot available
Boat typeCuddy cabin fishing boat
Boat typeCuddy cabin offshore fishing boat
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 L SafeTank
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 L
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60.8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters115
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all6750 mm hitch to prop
Trailer - Length over all8000 mm
Trailer - Width2150 mm
Trailer - Width2350 mm
Trailer - Height2150 mm; 1920 mm roof folded
Trailer - Height2980 mm
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailManufacturer dimensions: hitch to prop 8000 mm; trailer width 2350 mm; height 2980 mm
Warranty Info
Warranty5 year hull structural; 2 year other parts
Warranty5 year hull structural; 2 year other parts
Options / Other
OptionsElectric anchor winch; bow-mount electric motor option
OptionsManufacturer factory options: anchor winch (standard/freefall) and rope/chain kit; bow-mount electric-motor bracket; Bar Flap ballast flap; clip-on rod racks; baitstation with drawers; removable ski pole; FishMat flooring; alloy trailer and framed stone guard upgrades.