Lashed-lug boat

Have you ever seen a boat with a bunch of little sticks or pieces of wood sticking out from the sides? That's a lashed-lug boat! It's a special kind of boat that's made by taking a bunch of wooden sticks and tying them all together with strong ropes, kind of like a big puzzle. Once all the sticks are tied together, the boat looks like a big rectangle with lots of corners and edges. But don't worry, it's still very floaty!

The lashed-lug boat is really cool because it's very easy to build using only simple tools and materials. People have been making this kind of boat for hundreds of years, and it's still used today for fishing, transportation, and even racing! The ropes that tie the sticks together are called "lashings," and they have to be tied really tight so the boat stays sturdy and doesn't fall apart.

So, why use a lashed-lug boat instead of a regular boat? Well, one reason is that it's very lightweight and easy to maneuver in the water. It can also be easily taken apart and put back together, which makes it great for traveling long distances. Plus, it's just a lot of fun to build and sail!