Cutty Sark in such a short undergarment caused Tam to cry out "Weel done, Cutty-sark", which subsequently became a well known catchphrase. Originally, carvings by Hellyer of the other scantily clad witches followed behind the figurehead along the bow, but these were removed by Willis in deference to 'good taste'. Tam o' Shanter riding "Meg" was to be seen along the ship's quarter. The motto, "Where there's a Willis away", was inscribed along the taffrail. "The Tweed", which acted as a model for much of the ship which followed her, had a figurehead depicting Tam o' Shanter. "Cutty Sark" was destined for
Cutty Sark "The Tweed" for more than he paid for both. "The Tweed" was then lengthened and operated as a fast sailing vessel, but was considered too big for the tea runs. Willis also commissioned two all-iron clippers with designs based upon "The Tweed", "Hallowe'en" and "Blackadder". Linton was taken to view "The Tweed" in dry dock. Willis considered that "The Tweed"s bow shape was responsible for its notable performance, and this form seems to have been adopted for "Cutty Sark". Linton, however, felt that the stern was too barrel shaped and so gave "Cutty Sark" a squarer stern with less tumblehome.