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Boat Name: BEAUFORT RANGER
Type/Rig/Power: Bartender 26
LOA: 26 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Home Port: Alberni Inlet, Barkley Sound, Washington
Designer Name: George Calkins
Builder Name: Walt Kusmin
Launching Date: 2003-10-03
This Calkins-designed double ender wanders the waters of Alberni Inlet under the command of her owner and builder, Walt Kusmin. At 26 feet long, she is on the large side for a home-built boat. BEAUFORT RANGER was first built in 1966, and relaunched in 2003 by Walt. He added many features to her interior to assist him in getting around the boat despite being disabled.
Type/Rig/Power: Bartender 26
LOA: 26 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Home Port: Alberni Inlet, Barkley Sound, Washington
Designer Name: George Calkins
Builder Name: Walt Kusmin
Launching Date: 2003-10-03
This Calkins-designed double ender wanders the waters of Alberni Inlet under the command of her owner and builder, Walt Kusmin. At 26 feet long, she is on the large side for a home-built boat. BEAUFORT RANGER was first built in 1966, and relaunched in 2003 by Walt. He added many features to her interior to assist him in getting around the boat despite being disabled.