I was wondering the same thing. I've never seen anything like it. What looks like the boom is fixed to that standing-up pole in the back. I can see what looks like maybe posts for oarlocks, and some posts at the front that might be for tying to a dock or for tying a sail. And there are no seats except the one at the back, and the center part has ridges all over it. This would be uncomfortable to row, and awkward to sail...I need to google Mediterranean dinghy images and see if I can find it.
manatee
Jan 31, 2017
It took a while but I finally found pictures of similar set-ups. Traditional Catalan or Catalonia fishing boat, this one might be called a lagut or a laut. The hold fills the hull. What looks like a boom is actually a really long pole that gets moved to a diagonal position relative to the mast, and big sails get attached in various places depending on how many more poles you use.
elijah13
Jan 31, 2017
Very interesting. Thanks.
manatee
Jan 31, 2017
I guess it's called a lateen rig if you want to see it in action.
aknan
Feb 1, 2017
Thanks, manatee - lateen is what I was trying to think of.
rahrah1820
Dec 2, 2017
Manatee, thanks for the research. I just did the puzzle again and was left with some questions, which you answered! lol I'd never trust a boat that clean.
Huckleberry finns boat being got ready for an adventure, where will it take him I wonder.
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Could be a fishing boat? My father used to sail and race as a kid. He even taught lessons. Then he told me he became a commodore at 16. One year he was racing on Lake Michigan and with the waves I was nervous for him. The waves were 3 feet tall with white caps.
You are right, it is a traditional Catalonia fishing boat, from the Spanish Costa Brava. Times like this I wish my dad was around to talk with about boats. He learned to sail later in life but loved it and taught sailing to blind people.
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