Key details
- Current boat name
- Tuvalu outrigger
- Boat class
- 7345
- Function
- Fishing and Hunting
- Type
- Outrigger
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 6.07 / 19ft 11in
Design and build
- Place of build
- Ellice Islands, now Tuvalu
Current status
- Present use
- Store
History
This well made outrigger canoe from Kiribati is stored fully assembled with its outrigger retaining the original lashings.. In proa sailing the outrigger is normally kept to windward. Going about is achieved by reversing the direction of the craft, bow becoming stern and visa-versa. At the same time the steering paddle is moved from one end to the other and the tack of the sail is moved to what has become the bows. In good condition but mast and sail not fitted. Sold at EISCA Auction 26/07/2017 to Private owner