Glenn Williams' Arctic 19' BARTENDER 
Baffin Island, Canada

The BARTENDER, first used for U.S. Coast Guard service in the Pacific NW over 40 years ago, is a practical, safe, and economical rough water boat which has been recognized worldwide for use recreationally and in a variety of demanding   industries including the Alaska Oil Industry and Australian Surf Patrol.

The exceptional seaworthiness that the BARTENDER exhibits is the result of the following three components of the design:

1. A balanced hull with engine placement near the center of buoyancy.

2. A light and seaworthy double-ended stern which lifts to following waves.

3. Dory flare to the hull sides and ends producing reserve buoyancy unheard of in modern production boats.

Legendary designer George Calkins combined these ingredients (and a great deal of style) to produce a unique boat design that continues to appeal to discriminating rough water boat enthusiasts worldwide.

 If you consider extreme seaworthiness and classic appearance among the top attributes of a boat design then consider a BARTENDER – a serious offshore boat that will bring you home.

BARTENDER BOATS LLC supplies complete building plans and instructions for all the BARTENDER models - 19’ through 29’. We also build complete turnkey BARTENDERS on a limited basis – contact us for availability, pricing, and scheduling. Let us help you experience the joy and confidence of owning a safe and proper boat – one that you and your family will enjoy for years.

Join the Yahoo BARTENDER discussion forum online to see more photos, information, and be involved in detailed conversations about everything BARTENDER:

 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bartenderboat/

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19' runabout built by Justin Roeloffs

New Plans with Patterns Replace Frame Kits

The frame kits have retired and are being replaced with freshly updated plans and full size patterns. 

We've completed the new 19' and 20.5' Bartender plans/patterns. At 20'- 6" this new model fills a large void between the 19' and 22'.


Later in the year we'll have the new 22' plans/patterns available. Please watch our Boat Plans page for details.

 TIMBERCOAST 22 
Plans Now Available

See Our New Aluminum TimberCoast 22

TimberCoast 22 is the newest member of the BARTENDER family -- a capable and  efficient long range mini-cruiser.
Click here for details on the TimberCoast



19' Poppy built by Glen McGowan


26' Storm Crow built by Lee Baxter

  20' cuddy built by Dave Nussbaumer