Development of an improved dug canoe for artisanal fisheries
2012
Abubakar, S. | Adamu, R. | Ahmed, Y.B. | Fajingbesi, O. | Adeleye, A.R. | Francis, A.
A dug canoe similar to the one commonly used by artisanal fisherfolks 4.82M (LOA) was designed and constructed using locally available materials, as an alternative to hardwood that is becoming very scarce. The canoe have least cost, easy construction, adequate stability, light weight and easy maneuverability, as its attributes. The light displacement (weight empty) was 37kg which is light enough in relation to craft of same size commonly used by fishermen. The capacity of the canoe was 210 kg (3 persons) and total production cost of N18,400 which is not beyond the reach of an average fisherfolk. The craft is small and fall among the category of crafts that account for the greater percentage of national fish landing. The canoe also closely resembles the local fishing crafts, hence easy acceptance by local fisherfolk.
显示更多 [+] 显示较少 [-]Includes: 3 tables, 2 figures and 2 plates;Also includes: 8 refs.
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