Australian angling stalwart, journalist and editor Shane Mensforth has taken delivery of his second Bar Crusher, a new 780HT.
In between his hectic schedule – which, as well as tests, includes one day international, IPL and Victorian state cricket – James loves nothing more than heading out fishing with his brother Darren… and his well-optioned, all-black Bar Crusher will allow him to do just that!
The opening fast bowler’s 670HT is powered by a Suzuki DF175TX for maximum top-end speed, and fitted with digital gauges, twin touch-screen 9” sounder/GPS units, Fusion stereo system, Hella LED lighting and more.
Pictured: James (left) was all smiles as Bar Crusher sales manager Matt Urzia handed him the keys to his new 670HT last week.
Powered by a Honda BF250, the big Bar Crusher has an upgraded 400L fuel capacity (280L + 120L), Garmin fuel monitoring system, 150L livebait tank, Stress Free anchor winch, Humminbird 1198 sounder/GPS, Canon Digi-Troll downriggers, Top Shot outriggers and a GME VHF radio and marine stereo.
Mensforth said the 780HT would be his magazine’s – SA Angler – project boat for the foreseeable future.
“Having owned many boats over many years, the most recent being a Bar Crusher 680HT [formerly 640HT], I just couldn’t go past owning another Bar Crusher,” he said.
“At the time, the 680HT was the most ambitious package I’d put together in over 20 years… and the new 780HT tops that again!
“Long-range offshore fishing for big tuna, kingfish and sharks is our core interest, so the proven performance of a Bar Crusher in even most trying conditions made the brand difficult to look past when considering another boat.
“The 780HT’s expertly-engineered construction, wave-slicing performance and unequalled stability at rest, combined with the world-leading performance, reliability and fuel economy of the Honda BF250, make this new rig one seriously tough offshore sportfishing machine.”
Further information: Bar Crusher Boats – (03) 9792 2999 or visit: www.barcrusher.com.au