Boat Type	Strandebarmar, færing
Hull Typology	Clinckerbuilt,south-vest coast construction
Dimensions	Length: 13-18 feet, Beam: 4-5 feet, 2 rooms for rowing

Craftsmen & Techniques	This Strandebarmar was built by Peter Helland-Hansen at Hardanger Fartøyvernsenter in 2013
Distinctive Features	The Strandebarmar færing is the most common boat in southern Norway. It was produced in large amounts between 1920 and 1940 and also given the name Osloboat. It was most typically equipped with 2 pairs of oars and rowed by one or two.It was built with 3 to 6 strakes, 3 main frames with seats and a rong (frame shaped for sitting) at each end. Typically, 1 or 2 beter (beams) in the foreship, making a free space in the back part for cargo.
Propulsion	The Strandebarmar where equipped with oars and quite often a spritsail.

Purpose	The name Strandebarmar origins from the community Strandebarm in the middle of the Hardangerfjord which was the center of building from around 1900 up till recently. The Strandebarmar was a boat for everyone. Back in time it was used for different types of fishing and transport all year around but gradually became a boat for pleasure often to be seen at summer places by the Norwegian coastline and primary used in summertime.
Type & Origin of Wood	Locally sourced wood, Oak in keel, stem and oarlocks (keiper). Pine in planking, frames gunwales and oars. Riveted with galvaniced iron or copper.
Region	Hardanger og Sunnhordland.

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