Traditional Boatbuilding in Terengganu

Naga Pelangi, A Traditional Boat in A Modern Time

naga pelangi on sail-wikipedia

        A picture showing the naga pelangi, which means 'rainbow dragon', sailing from Pulau Langkawi alomg the Straits of Malacca. It is owned by a German enthusiast who came to Pulau Duyung, Trengganu to learn the traditional way of boat building.

credit from msiasailing.org

          Pulau Duyung, literally called the mermaid island is a delta or river mouth island located in the middle of Kuala Terengganu. It is known for its traditional boatbuilding and handicraft like songket.

workers building the naga plangi-wikipedia

       The uniqueness of traditional boat making is the reversed process of the modern boat making across the whole world. While the conventional way is to build the bone first followed by everything else, they make the outer layer first without using a measuring tape and mostly measured by eye bulling.

the deck of naga pelangi- wiki image

          The boat were made from the finest wood in the region; Cengal wood. It is known for its durability and also come with hefty cost due to its quality.
       

naga pelangi after finished circumnavigate the world-wiki image

        Cristoph Swoboda, a German owner of Naga Pelangi, claimed that the traditional engineering of the boat is the best of the world and he had no worry when the boat come into storm or waves as he was convinced of its durability.

view from top of naga pelangi-wiki image

        If you want to experience the traditional sailing, you can come to Pulau Langkawi since Cristoph make the boat as a charterer boat. Be sure to contact first and make a reservation.