Model shore seine fishing boat locally named in Sri Lanka as mā-dӓl-pāru or madel paruwa. Flat bottomed hull formed of two planks sewn together with a chine strake and one vertical washstrake sewn either side. The planks are fastened with linking stitches in a cross pattern followed by a vertical stitch over caulking (waterproofing between the plank seams) in the interior of the hull and exterior side planks. The model contains two thwarts lashed to the sheer strake, two ‘end boards’ (transverse planks at bow and stern), wooden washstrakes either side attached to which is an awning / roof structure made from leaves or bamboo (?).
Mā-dӓl-pāru’s are used in beach seining along the west, south and northeast coasts of Sri Lanka. The main characteristics of this vessel are the chine strakes and the sewn method of fastening. Other variants of these vessels can be seen on a stretch of coast south of Colombo where a single outrigger float attached with two curved booms is employed. These boats are generally rowed but can be poled in shallow waters and are steered with a paddle or oar.
