On the face of it, that boat looks a bit of a disaster. However given Lobb's experience, there has to be more to it than would appear. It would be interesting to read more about the physical aspects of the Workboat. The linked article didn't say much.
To each their own, not every boat needs to be a showpiece. Lots of thought and work went into this one, I'd smile and shake his hand!
One boat, one bunk, two girlfriends sounds an awful lot like James Wharram!
On the face of it, that boat looks a bit of a disaster. However given Lobb's experience, there has to be more to it than would appear. It would be interesting to read more about the physical aspects of the Workboat. The linked article didn't say much.