Tom's Boatshed

Tar Liom is a “Revisit” of my final school project from the Landing School. The original design is posted on another page of this site titled  Tom’s School Days (Daze?)

The Boats are similar in some ways; being motorsailers with a ketch rig. The original use case also described a boat with Pacific Northwest influences; in my imagination capable  of following the seasonal whale migrations.

Tar Liom has some differences from the original boat. A break in the sheer provides a little character, and in my mind gives the boat a more slender appearance. She has a flush deck forward, making the space below appear a little more open.

The Ketch Rig is similar, and offers options to the sailplan including a mizzen staysail. 

True to the Pacific Northwest tradition, she is equipped (as drawn) with a Dickenson Marine Stove in the galley, which is capable of providing cabin heat and a source of hot water.  It would be possible to substitute this with a gas or electric stove; (I have no prejudice against them) The diesel stove simplifies fuel requirements – and will keep below decks warm and dry in wetter weather. 

Tar Liom  is intended to be a capable cruiser or live aboard. Like the original design, accommodations are provided with two staterooms; a guest stateroom fwd, and the master stateroom aft. There is a head forward, with a separate shower stall. 

The Aft Cabin/Owner’s Stateroom is large and has a head and separate shower as well. Space for a laundry service is provided in the owner’s stateroom W.C.

The pilothouse provides comfortable sheltered space from which to operate the boat – a plus in cooler, wetter climates like the Pacific Northwest, or the Maritimes for that matter. A galley is on the port side below, with the lounge/dining space opposite. This space opens up & out into the pilothouse giving a more spacious feel and allowing social activities to use spaces below, and in the pilot house. 

While I realize that almost everyone has their own idea of what “Living Space” means, at the end of the day I asked the question, “Could I live in this space for the long term without constantly thinking I’d rather be ashore?” I think this gut check question is a reasonable one to ask given the investment  required, and I’m pleased with the efforts to date.

The design is a “work in progress” – I will update the page as more details are completed. These will include  the Outboard Profile & Plan, Sail plan, and General Arrangement Drawings, and a more detailed accounting of the boat specifications, method of construction and scantlings.