old fishing boats

What Are The Wooden Boats Called?

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Originally, runabouts were made entirely of wood, with mahogany used for hulls and planking and oak for framing. The use of aluminium in small boat construction came soon after World War II because of availability of aircraft materials as war surplus. What are old fishing boats called? Rafts, Dugout canoes are regarded as oldest fishing … Read more

What Is A Mullet Boat?

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Designed as work boats to be sailed by a man and a boy the Mullet boats were noted for their beam, shallow draft and sail area . The low freeboard made it easier for nets to be pulled aboard, while the boats had a good load carrying capacity and could quickly return to port with … Read more