Jeff, I used a creek co. uboat for awhile. They don't come with a bar. That's caddis sports. I don't care for sitting so low in the water. I redesigned mine by taking about 6" out of the seat and adding a 2" thick velcro attached close cell foam seat made to fit bladder to bladder. It raised me up higher and seated me more snugly on the tube. I eventually traded up to a fat-cat and then a pontoon. I still have the uboat and occasionally use it on small still water. If yours is a backup no worries. You will like it. Just dont use it without the stripping apron and a PDF. Jim