A Feature Most Buyers Never Think to Ask About
Steering isn’t the flashiest feature on a spec sheet, but it’s one of the most important for how a boat feels to drive, especially at speed or in rough water. Every Bar Crusher comes with hydraulic steering as standard. It isn’t an option you have to specify or pay extra for.
What “Standard” Really Means at Bar Crusher
That distinction matters more than it first appears. As Bar Crusher’s own buying guide puts it, “it’s a Bar Crusher philosophy to provide as much as possible in the standard package.” If you’re going to want something on your boat anyway, it should be there when the boat leaves the factory. Hydraulic steering sits alongside a bilge pump, Game Lock coaming, a livebait tank, a baitboard and a factory-packaged, Australian-made trailer with Bar Catch. Cuddy cabin and hard top models also get toughened safety glass windscreens. All standard, all included, none of it up for negotiation.
Why It’s Worth Comparing Before You Buy
If you’re comparing brands, check this rather than assume it. Hydraulic steering generally gives smoother, more responsive control than a cable system, and the difference grows with horsepower. With Bar Crusher’s range running from the compact 535C up to 350hp on the 730HT and 780HTP, that matters. It’s also easy to overlook on a spec sheet until it shows up as a separate line item on a competitor’s quote. For fine-tuning the ride once you’re underway, see how trim tabs work on a deep-V hull.
Support Beyond the Factory
If you have questions about any model, talk to your local Bar Crusher dealer or contact Bar Crusher directly. You can also build and quote your boat online to see exactly what comes standard.
