Paul Fogel – 20’ BARTENDER

In the early 1960’s I saw advertisements for the Bartender at the back of boating magazines showing the Coast Guard version of the 22’ model. From the description and the pictures I had this design on my deferred wish list. By the middle 60’s I started in boating with a Snipe, then a Venture, then a Mercury one-design. My first power boat was a 13’ Boston Whaler. All were fine boats in warm waters and sunny skies. A couple of years ago I ran across the Bartender Boats web site and since I live not far from Bellingham I called and made a visit. Not long after that visit I took a ride on a 19’ Cuddy Bartender and then ordered a hull built. I decided on a stretched 19 with inboard power and Bill modified the design and installed nearly everything to complete the boat. No business I had ever encountered was more willing to put itself out for me as Bill has.

Soon after launching “Swizzlestick” I joined the fleet of Bartenders that cruised over to Montague Harbour, BC for the 2007 Bartender Rendezvous. The boat performed flawlessly, burning about 2.2 gal per/hr with the 120hp Mercruiser at an estimated average of 15kts. Can’t wait to get back on the water.