Ydraikos Varkalas – Wooden Boats Forever

Hydrian Varkalas

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Boat Type	Hydrian Varkalas
Hull Typology	Features a transom stern(abakas or mirror plate)
Dimensions	LOA: Up to 7m, LOA/MB: <3

Unique Features	The posts were perpendicular to the keel, with the bow post slightly inclined backward. In many designs, the stern was higher than the bow. At the middle frame, the vessel had a shallow draught, and the tangent at the middle frame's chine was almost horizontal. The maximum curvature of the middle frame was acute and located low, while the tangent at deck height formed a 5-degree angle with the vertical. Very lightweight construction and shallow draught made it ideal for glass fishing and allowed fishermen to easily haul the boat ashore. It could weigh as little as 80 kilograms!

Unique Features

The posts were perpendicular to the keel, with the bow post slightly inclined backward. In many designs, the stern was higher than the bow. At the middle frame, the vessel had a shallow draught, and the tangent at the middle frame's chine was almost horizontal. The maximum curvature of the middle frame was acute and located low, while the tangent at deck height formed a 5-degree angle with the vertical. Very lightweight construction and shallow draught made it ideal for glass fishing and allowed fishermen to easily haul the boat ashore. It could weigh as little as 80 kilograms!

Region and Expertise	Hydra.Exceptional joint work and use of very thin planks that did not require caulking.
Purpose	Sponge diving and glass-bottom fishing (gyaladiki varka)