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A legend in her own right, Lia Fail will take her owners from the tiny Pacific Northwest town of Anacortes to the ends of the earth.
by Mark T. Masciarotte
photography by Billy Black
11/01/2005
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Particularly pleasing is the owner’s
suite, which is forward of the main deck. Rather small rooms, its office,
sitting room and stateroom flow from one to another, separated only by low
furniture that fosters communication between spaces.
The family enjoys
informal dining. The galley is arranged in a “country kitchen” style: A
diagonally placed island divides a large table and settee from the rest of the
room. This enlarges the dining space, and makes good use of an otherwise-blank
corner, while directing traffic from the “golden triangle” for preparation and
cooking that professional chefs prefer.
There are four guest cabins, two with
queen berths, two with kings. There is a cozy study off the lower lobby to port.
Fitted with desk, computer, sofa and Pullman berth, it doubles as sleeping cabin
for pilot or nanny.
Maneuver among the Out Islands is an important
requirement. Lia Fail is fitted with Barke articulating rudders to increase
efficiency and close-quarter handling. At anchor, comfort is enhanced by Trac
STAR stabilization. Both contribute to a better ride, which will be much
appreciated as the Murphys prepare the voyages about which they have dreamt
since they bought their first boat.
“I believe we’ve built as fine a boat as
we know how to build,” Murphy said, “I also believe that it’s as fine a boat—in
its class—as has been built in this country.
“We’ve learned so much after
building a couple of boats, it seems a shame to not even consider building
another. We have mixed thoughts…but, first, we plan to really enjoy this one.”
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