The name in english came from the town of Auray, where an example of this traditional tender was available during a sea festival. It was the tender to the "forban du Bono" a traditional fishing vessel from the town down river. Actually In Breton this tender is known as a "moch plat" which translates to flat snout. The shape makes for an easy tender to tow and stow.
It seems like the use of "punt" in the name of this boat was a mis-translation. As I understand it, punts are long and narrow and propelled with a single pole by a standing boatman. This lovely little boat seems like a pram (or just a rowboat). A pram is described (in Wikipedia) as "a small utility dinghy with a transom bow rather than a pointed bow."
This is the boat I built several years ago. You can find the plans at Hannu's Boatyard on the web. This is the plan page - hvartial.kapsi.fi/ossauray/auray_u.htm
She really scoots across the water! Pretty thing, too. Well done!
Thanks
Pretty, and yes, you are right, a boat that size is like sitting on a cork - just been testing my own design single sheet. But it is fun!
Very nice work
Thanks, it was fun to build
The name in english came from the town of Auray, where an example of this traditional tender was available during a sea festival. It was the tender to the "forban du Bono" a traditional fishing vessel from the town down river. Actually In Breton this tender is known as a "moch plat" which translates to flat snout. The shape makes for an easy tender to tow and stow.
Thanks for the info, very interesting.
It seems like the use of "punt" in the name of this boat was a mis-translation. As I understand it, punts are long and narrow and propelled with a single pole by a standing boatman. This lovely little boat seems like a pram (or just a rowboat). A pram is described (in Wikipedia) as "a small utility dinghy with a transom bow rather than a pointed bow."
Cute little boat.
Great entrance!
Very pretty. I hope it's given you lots of pleasure
Very good.
Pretty little boat.
Nice video!
Thanks,
-=Grant=-
beautiful! I hope mine will turn out 1/2 as yours.
she's a Beauty
Thanks. I sold it to a couple who were giving it as a Christmas present their young niece. Too small for my 6 foot body. :-)
Muito bom!
Very Nice ! Do you plan to built it ? I am interested
This is the boat I built several years ago. You can find the plans at Hannu's Boatyard on the web. This is the plan page - hvartial.kapsi.fi/ossauray/auray_u.htm
Thank you for your reply. What a surprise to learn that it is inspired by a boat from Auray, I live there 😁
Nice. Moves well too. @sablatnic, imagine a body of water and a desire to be on it; beats walking. Unless, of course, you are Jesus.
İt is not safe for everyone..
Yes, it was a challenge for a big guy like me.