Coming In From the Cold
It's a luxury to work on a boat in the controlled environment of a shed. But sufficient indoor space for a moderate-sized boat is a rare commodity in most locales, and it can be downright expensive to rent for a long-term project.
For temporary needs, construction of a permanent shed is not practical. Conversely, for perennial storage, a temporary shelter may not be economical in the long run. To address this range of needs, here are three buildings that have caught our eye over the years. Each one. fits a specific niche: The half-lobster-pot shed was designed as an add-on to an existing shop, although it will also stand on its own; the bow-frame shed is a free-standing temporary shelter; and the boat barn is a no-nonsense, permanent shed.
The descriptions of these buildings are meant more as inspiration than as step wise construction details, as size of project, site of building, duration of storage, and a host of other factors will dictate much customization. We hope these examples provide good ideas for your own shed.
This shed was designed as a temporary add-on to an existing building. However, it has also been used as a free-standing structure with some modification.
A Double-Sawn-Frame Lobster-Pot Boathouse
by Greg Rössel
I developed this shelter in a moment of exigency one January for the accommodation of a large mahogany speedboat that had been delivered to me for repairs to damage suffered in a major storm. I had space beside my shop for the boat, but it was unsheltered. What to do?