I launched the boat in May ‘07 in Juneau, Alaska and after some minor adjustments with the outboard trim it has served me very well this past summer, making several 100 mile round trips from Juneau up Lynn Canal to Haines AK. During this time I gained confidence in the design and what it’s capable of when the weather would turn for the worse. Size for size I think one would be hard pressed to find a more seaworthy design anywhere in a hull designed to plane. From my experience with the smallest of the Bartenders I can say it will make a fine boat for a couple to travel with economy, safety, and of course style!