Boat Type	Hardangerbåt, tiæring, kyrkjebåt
Hull Typology	Clinckerbuilt, south-vestcoast construction
Dimensions	Length: 24 ½- 27 feet, Beam: 6-7 feet, 5 rooms for rowing

Craftsmen & Techniques	Tausabåten was built in Hardanger in 1853 by Helge Larsson Kvalvik, one of the leading boatbuilders at that time.
Distinctive Features	The tiæring is the largest open boat for rowing typical for Hardanger. It was equipped with 5 pairs of oars which commonly was rowed by 10 people in addition to the helmsman. Most typically it was built with 5 to 6 strakes, 6 main frames with seats and a rong (frame shaped for sitting) at each end. Typically, 2 or 3 beter (beams) in the foreship, making a large free space in the back part for cargo or animals when it was not used for transport of people.
Propulsion	The Churchboats where equipped with oars and sail. Square sail until approximately 1850 and later gaff and spritsail.

Purpose	The name Churchboat indicates that going to church for services, wedding, baptism or funeral was a common way of using the boat. The tiæring however was often also used for other purposes, like transport of sheep or cows, animal feed, firewood, fruit, fish or slates. Today this type of boat is mostly used for pleasure and outdoor life exploring the landscape of the fjord and learning how to row or sail a traditional vessel from Hardanger.
Type & Origin of Wood	Locally sourced wood, Oak in keel, stem and keiper (oarlocks). Pine in planking, frames gunwales and oars. Black smith made Iron nails and fittings
Region	Hardanger og Sunnhordland

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