Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bar Crusher 575C Cuddy Cabin 2027 vs Bar Crusher 670BR Bow Rider 2026: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Bar Crusher 575C Cuddy Cabin 2027 and the Bar Crusher 670BR Bow Rider 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 plate aluminium deep-v / delta flare, the second as waveslicer deep-v / gen2), 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 670BR Bow Rider 2026 measures 22,0 feet overall (2026), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Bar Crusher 575C Cuddy Cabin 2027 at 18,9 feet (2027). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bar Crusher 670BR Bow Rider 2026 tips the scales at 4 012 lbs - 1 014 lbs less than the Bar Crusher 575C Cuddy Cabin 2027 at 2 998 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 670BR Bow Rider 2026 has a 60-hp advantage over the Bar Crusher 575C Cuddy Cabin 2027's 140-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 670BR Bow Rider 2026 carries 61 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Bar Crusher 575C Cuddy Cabin 2027. 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 670BR Bow Rider 2026 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Bar Crusher 575C Cuddy Cabin 2027 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 670BR Bow Rider 2026 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bar Crusher 670BR Bow Rider 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 575C Cuddy Cabin 2027 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
Model575C Cuddy Cabin
Model670BR Bow Rider
Model Year2027
Model Year2026
Weight - Detail2998 lbs. (1360 kg)
Weight - Detail4012 lbs. (1820 kg)
Weight - kg1360
Weight - kg1820
Weight - lbs.2998
Weight - lbs.4012
UseInshore and offshore fishing
Usenot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.75 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Inches226.38
Length overall - Inches263.78
Length overall - Meters5.75
Length overall - Meters6.7
Length - Feet18.86
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 - kg1360
Weight - kg1820
Weight - lbs.2998.28
Weight - lbs.4012
Depth - DetailInternal freeboard 730 mm
Depth - DetailInternal freeboard 800 mm
Depth - Centimeters73
Depth - Centimeters80
Depth - Inches28.74
Depth - Inches31.5
Height - Detail122.05 in. (3.1 m)
Height - Detail82.28 in. (2.09 m)
Height - Inches122.05
Height - Inches82.28
Height - Meters3.1
Height - Meters2.09
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches263.78
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.7
Body / Hull
Hull materialPlate aluminium
Hull materialPlate aluminium
Hull typePlate aluminium deep-V / Delta Flare
Hull typeWaveslicer deep-V / Gen2
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 max140 HP
Engine max200 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Liters160
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60.8
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42.3 gal. (160 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60.8 gal. (230 l)
Horsepower140 HP
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standard2027 advertised listing; individual page title indexed as 2026
Engine/s standardManufacturer range 150–200 HP
Engine makeSuzuki
Engine makenot available
Engine modelDF140BTX
Engine modelnot available
Fuel systemSafeTank
Fuel systemnot available
Transom Shaft Length25 in
Transom Shaft Length25 in
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people6
Water capacity296 L Quickflow ballast
Water capacity372 L ballast
Boat typeCuddy cabin fishing boat
Boat typeBow rider / dual console
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 L SafeTank
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60.8
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters230
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all7200 mm
Trailer - Length over all8000 mm hitch to prop
Trailer - DetailManufacturer dimensions: hitch to prop 7200 mm; trailer width 2150 mm; height 3100 mm
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Width2150 mm
Trailer - Width2350 mm
Trailer - Height3100 mm
Trailer - Height2090 mm
Warranty Info
Warranty5 year hull structural; 2 year other parts
Warranty5 year hull structural; 2 year other parts
Options / Other
OptionsFishMat tube matting; saltwater deck wash; dual-axle trailer; removable baitboard can be replaced by ski pole
OptionsBaitboard can be swapped for ski pole; bow-mount electric motor; clears and bow cover