2006-08-13 00:19:47 · 6 answers · asked by nishap 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
outrigger
2006-08-13 00:24:54 · answer #1 · answered by Death 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a canoe or bangca, an outrigger is a thin, long, solid, hull used to stabilise an inherently unstable main hull. The outrigger is positioned rigidly and parallel to the main hull so that the main hull is less likely to capsize. If only one outrigger is used on a vessel, its weight reduces the tendency to capsize in one direction and its buoyancy reduces the tendency in the other direction.
In a rowing boat or galley, an outrigger (or just rigger) is a triangular metal frame that holds the oarlock (into which the oar is slotted) away from the gunwale to optimize leverage. Harry Clasper (1812–1870), a British professional rower, is credited as the inventor.
2006-08-13 00:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by kasiuleczek 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a canoe with outriggers i belive real canoes only have addons not factory made with a built in outrigger
2006-08-13 00:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by chillywilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called an outrigger. They are often used in ocean swell because of their much better stability.
2006-08-13 00:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by Neil S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is called an "Outrigger" canoe
2006-08-13 01:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by Pundit Bandit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a catamaran (katamaran?)
2006-08-13 00:25:31 · answer #6 · answered by rumplesnitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋