Manaiakalani

Model Voyaging Canoe based on Hokule‘a

RDK Herman, 2017

Manaiakalani Canoe Model

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Materials

Hulls

Hatches

‘Iako

Lashing

Manu

Pola

Heiau, Palawai & Rail

Navigator Platform

Small Pieces

Sails & Rigging


MATERIALS:

Hulls: 1/8 inch plywood

Decks, hatches, rails, palawai: Poplar

‘Iako, pepeiao, cleats, pueo, masts, spars, booms, heiau: Oak

Deck and ‘iako lashing: 10 lb and 20 lb Hemp string

Cleat and pepeiao lashing: T.W . Evans 2-Ounce Wax Cordage, Brown

Rigging rope: 48 lb 2mm Hemp cord, dyed

Steering paddles: Koa

Navigator platforms: Bamboo sushi mat, dyed

Netting: Filet net

Sails and sail trip: Lauhala matting


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