Out of the Way, but Easy to Reach
On many models, Bar Crusher builds the livebait tank directly into the transom. That keeps it clear of general cockpit movement while staying within easy reach when it’s time to bait up. It’s a small design decision, but it reflects a theme across the range: fishing features built into the boat’s structure instead of bolted on later. It’s also standard on every Bar Crusher, not an extra.
Keeping Bait Alive, Not Just Stored
Every detail of the tank is built around one goal: keeping livebait healthy, not just contained. On the model shown, a tinted lid keeps direct sun off the tank, reducing heat stress on temperature-sensitive bait. An inlet tap controls the plumbed flow of fresh seawater, keeping the water oxygenated so bait stays active instead of fading early in the session.
A Smart Overflow System
When the tank is closed and full, excess water flows out through purpose-built holes at the back instead of spilling into the cockpit. It’s a small detail, but it’s typical of Bar Crusher’s design process: solve an obvious real-world annoyance before the owner ever notices it. Any water that does reach the deck drains away through the sealed, self-draining Rigideck floor.
Why This Matters More Than It Seems
If you fish with livebait regularly, the difference between a tank that’s merely there and one that’s engineered for the job shows up over a full day on the water. Well-oxygenated, temperature-managed water means fresher, livelier bait late in the session. When livebait is your main draw for target species, that can turn a good day into a great one.
Need more livebait capacity for gamefishing? The 670HT Shelf Raider adds twin livebait tubes as standard. Pair the tank with the right baitboard setup, or build and quote your boat.
