IMG_0064 (HAWAIIAN RACING CANOE)

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:01:36 -0500

A very detailed view of the tarpolin imitation covering the hull of the canoe, the stretched nets between the outriggers and the double block which is 1/2 inch (12.5mm) tall.

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IMG_3477 (HAWAIIAN RACING CANOE)

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:55:47 -0400

Detailed view of the overlapping top and tarpolin. The waterguard is carved out of spalded Tamarind. Note its fascinating grain.

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IMG_3479 (HAWAIIAN RACING CANOE)

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:56:21 -0400

A detailed view of the laminated outrigger and its attachment - lashing - to the ama. The color of the wood species are all natural and not stained.

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IMG_3475 (HAWAIIAN RACING CANOE)

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:55:19 -0400

Contemporary in style, the 2 identical floats or ama are carved out of spalded Tamarind wood. Bloodwood has been use to carve an imitation of the red tarpolin covering the hull. Note the zipper in the middle of the tarpe....

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IMG_0061 (HAWAIIAN RACING CANOE)

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:46 -0500

Detailed view of the outriggers and rigging.

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hrc_01 (HAWAIIAN RACING CANOE)

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:01 -0500

A full view of the racing canoe with its streamlined shapes and colorful components. The configuration of the sail is typical to those type canoes. The sail on this model is concave as if taking the wind . Francis Pimmel has proprietary right over its design.