Close up view of laminated washstrakes, outriggers and float.

Long by 20" (50.8cm) this model is of a rare beauty due to the grain of its wood. Indeed, spolded Tamarind wood has been used to carve the hull and the grain is somewhat like a reflexion of the water in which the canoe is sailing. The purple colored wood is Purple Heart. The ama is of a modern configuration. Please enquire about availibility of Tamarind wood. Price on request

Or a sudden creative urge. For the paddlers out there....the iakos were lashed after taking that shot.

156 " long surfing canoe Ka-Moi. Duke Kahanamoku loved to ride waves in this canoe. This model was built with the help of Tay Perry, of Friends of Hokule'a and Hawai'iloa, who provided photos of what remains of this historical canoe. Like in the original vessel, Ahakea wood was used to make the washstrakes on this model.

6 feet and 20 inches long racing canoe models.

This model, long by 5'6" is carved out of Hawaiian grown Cuban Mahagony wood and won 1st prize at the Hawaiian Woodshow 2003. The rims are made out of Primavera, capped and pegged onto the tops (manus ) of the canoe. Rims and tops are perfectly overlapping the hull. The canoe is a 6 seater, each seat can be slid back and forth. The float (ama) is of a contemporary shape. The model rest on the artist signature stand which consist of an inlaid wooden base and an acrylic wave style neck. This particular stand design for canoe models is proprietary to Francis Pimmel. $ 9,800.00

This is an extremely sleek canoe carved out of Koa and with extensive inlay work both on the tops and the rims. Long by 3 feet (91.4cm), its ama (float) is laminated with 3 types of wood. Scale: 1 inch to 14 inches Price on request

Long by 20 inches, this model of a typical Hawaiian outrigger canoe is carved out of beautiful curly Koa and fitted with laminated washstrakes and float, as well as with inlaid bow and stern tops. The model is delivered with the artist signature stand as shown. $ 1650.00