original boat is owned by Mandar tribe, a tribe from western Sulawesi. Boat Sandeq also is an icon of greatness Mandar maritime community, excellence evidenced Mandar sailors accomplished through the use boat cruise this bercadik. In daily boat Sandeq used to make a living in the ocean. Recorded in history has proven capable Sandeq boat sail down to Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and Madagascar, Australia, America.
typical Mandar Boat is made of wood, so that at a glance seem fragile. But if you read history, will note that the boat that seemed fragile able to swiftly navigate the vast ocean. 7-11 meter long hull with 60-80 centimeters wide, and in the left-right of the bamboo outrigger mounted as a counterweight. For sailing, traditional boat relies wind impulse captured using a triangular screen. The screen was able to push Sandeq up to speed 20 knots. The maximum speed exceeds the speed of a motor boat like katinting, ships, and body-body.
Sandeq also able to withstand wind and waves when chasing pack tuna. Sandeq makers carefully designing a tough boat to hunt a herd of fish, particularly tuna to chase a herd that is being migrated. Therefore, the boat made should be able to drive fast. The boat is also used by fishermen to put FADs on flying fish spawning season (motangnga).
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