This 4/5 man currach features a removable fourth thwart for cargo purposes (nets, lobster pots etc.) with a cargo capacity of one ton, and is used on the north Mayo coast for fishing and transport. This large vessel is of the double gunwale construction. Four oars or sometimes 8 paddles are used for propulsion

CONSTRUCTION -
24 oak ribs are attached to laths by using clenched copper nails, the upper gunwales of deal are fitted with eight oar cleats which hold the double thole pins in place. The hull is covered with 18 oz cotton duck canvas and heavily coated with coal tar.

• LOA 22' 6" [806 cm]
• BEAM 47' [120 cm]
• DEPTH 26" [66cm]
• Crew 5 or 6
• PROPULSION Oars