During WWII, the Army Contracted ship builders around the country to built 170 65-foot, diesel-powered, passenger cargo boats that doubled as harbor tugs, known as tug-transports, or T-boats. Four were built at Blanchard boat yard in Seattle, WA. This vessel was T-boat 32

Paspatoo was originally commissioned by the U.S. Army and constructed by the Blanchard Boatyard on Lake Union, Seattle in 1942.

Designed by famed naval architect Ralph Winslow. Following a military career, the vessel was sold into civilian life. Where many of these types of vessels were de-commissioned for relatively obscure demise, this is the example of a passion for restoration and updating without equal. Paspatoo underwent a professional full time multi-decade full time restoration and yacht conversion from 1981 to 2017 with redundancy in modern systems

Retrofit interior designed by Eden & Eden Architects, San Francisco, CA.

The hull construction is Carvel planking of 2-1/4" Old Growth Douglas Fir. Framing is 3x3 on 12" centers. The decks are 1.5” teak planked.

Paspatoo is pertect for living aboard, long-range passage making and is capable of ocean crossing in comfort & reliability. Redundant backup svstems throughout the vessel ensure owners and their guests will have a comfortable and safe stay aboard.

Paspatoo is For Sale