RAKIT BULUH
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:39 pm
RAKIT BULUH (Bamboo Raft)
RAKIT BULUH is the term used in Malaysia for a raft of logs or bamboo poles. The most commonly used water transportation and used on rivers to transport produce and timber, or in quit waters as a houseboat.
Material lashed together with bark or wood-fiber ropes. Bamboo rafts have thicker ends, tapering towards the stern square at the bow with a long wooden peg run athwartships through holes in the poles.
When used to carry heavy loads 2 or 3 layers of poles may be bound together. Very large RAKIT BULUH can carry up to 450 kg of jungle produce. When transporting passengers, she has a built on temporary shelter for the passengers during the voyage.
Often poled from the bow and stern, length may exceed of 13 meters.
Malaysia 2005 1RM sg?, scott?
RAKIT BULUH is the term used in Malaysia for a raft of logs or bamboo poles. The most commonly used water transportation and used on rivers to transport produce and timber, or in quit waters as a houseboat.
Material lashed together with bark or wood-fiber ropes. Bamboo rafts have thicker ends, tapering towards the stern square at the bow with a long wooden peg run athwartships through holes in the poles.
When used to carry heavy loads 2 or 3 layers of poles may be bound together. Very large RAKIT BULUH can carry up to 450 kg of jungle produce. When transporting passengers, she has a built on temporary shelter for the passengers during the voyage.
Often poled from the bow and stern, length may exceed of 13 meters.
Malaysia 2005 1RM sg?, scott?