Dec 13 2007
Leut Renovation 1
Leuts are one of several boat designs coastal Croatians developed. Others types include small dingies such as batanas, pasaras and gucs; gajetas, which are sister ships of leuts; and larger merchant mariners such as braceras, trabakuls, and peligs. The boats were used for fishing, trading and tranportation.
Currently we are renovating the Conte (see below), a 11.5m long leut with a 130hp diesel motor, built in the 1940’s. The idea is to return her to a sailing vessel to act in support of our kayaking expeditions along the Dalmatian coast.
Initially, down at the Arista Nautica boat-yard, the fiberglass cabin has been removed and then we will move her inside the warehouse to begin the renovation.
