Eighteen Months of Development, Built Into the 535C
The Gen2 hull under the 535C isn’t a minor tweak. It’s the result of more than 18 months of research, development and testing by Bar Crusher, and it isn’t a single change but a combined set of hull innovations that improve how the boat rides, handles and performs.
The Chine Design
Gen2 introduces a wider negative chine running forward, paired with an optimised, wider chine aft. You can’t see these changes from the dock, but you feel them on the water as part of the extra lift, drier ride and stability that Gen2 delivers.
Delta Flare: The Signature Innovation
The standout feature of Gen2 is Delta Flare, a complex V-shaped planing plank that starts wider at the transom and narrows as it runs forward. Planing planks have been used in heavy composite boat designs over the years, but they’re rarely seen in an aluminium hull. Bar Crusher has brought one to plate aluminium boats like the 535C.
What It Delivers on the Water
For a 535C owner, Gen2 and Delta Flare add up to three concrete benefits:
- Greater hydrodynamic lift, for more efficient planing and better fuel economy
- A higher bow attitude and better spray deflection, for a drier ride
- More stability at rest, whether you’re anchored up fishing or drifting
That at-rest stability works alongside 217L of Quickflow water ballast, while the Waveslicer deep-V takes care of the ride through chop.
Why It Matters on a Compact Boat
These gains count for even more on a 5.35m boat. Smaller hulls are generally more sensitive to chop, wind and weight distribution than larger ones, so better lift, spray deflection and at-rest stability make a proportionally bigger difference on a boat this size.
A Proven Platform Across the Range
Gen2 first launched on the 615C and now underpins models right across the Bar Crusher range, from the compact 535C to the 670 models. Explore the 535C, or build and quote your own.
