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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 the five BARTENDER models - 19’ through 29’.  Frame kits are available for the 19' and 22' BARTENDERS. We also build bare hulls and 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.

Click here to see Frame Kit details

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/

Click here to see the BARTENDER video clips.








 
Come check out various BARTENDERS at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, September 5-7, 2008.

http://www.woodenboat.org/festival/