Fishing Craft Technology

Unit 1 - History and development of fishing craft

1.4.8. Fishing boats of Lakshadweep Islands

Raft (Kathufathi)

• 5-6 logs are tied into raft by means of two coconut poles and fastened by coir ropes
• Propulsion is by paddles
• Used for hook and line operation.

Plank built boat (Kalundhoni)

• Both stem and stern are slightly curved. Stern is broader than the bow.
• Keel is a single piece of coconut palm or wood
• Oars and sails are used for propulsion. Rudder is fixed over the skeg.
• The boat is divided into seven compartments by transverse planks.
• Used for pole and line fishing.

Masodi

• It measures 12.5 m in length and 3 m broad
• The stern is broader than the bow and is provided with a fishing platform
• The boat carries two lateen sails and 18 oars for rowing
• The hull is divided into 12 compartments and two bait tanks are provided
• Used for pole and line fishing.