Dear Mr. Macks, Tub boats are traditionally used by women in Japan, but not exclusively. That is the normal association, however. That first photo is a woman.
Dear Mr. Crumbaugh, Thank you for your comment. It really is a beautiful boat and I am glad I was able to save it as several others apparently wanted to "restore" it. As an artifact its been a real pleasure to study and see the beauty of the lines as well as many other thoughtful details. Douglas Brooks
Dear Kirk, If you email me directly at [email protected] I can send you a copy of my WoodenBoat article on the Japanese sculling oar. In order to design one you need to consider several things, such as height of the lock off the water and the position of the operator. The ro I built myself is bolted together so it can be taken apart. Sincerely, Douglas
5′ Japanese Sado Island Tub Boat (1996)
Dear Mr. Macks, Tub boats are traditionally used by women in Japan, but not exclusively. That is the normal association, however. That first photo is a woman.11′ J. Henry Rushton Sailing Dinghy (2021)
Dear Mr. Crumbaugh, Thank you for your comment. It really is a beautiful boat and I am glad I was able to save it as several others apparently wanted to "restore" it. As an artifact its been a real pleasure to study and see the beauty of the lines as well as many other thoughtful details. Douglas Brooks30′ Edo Water Taxi Replica (2003) – CHOKKIBUNE
Dear Kirk, If you email me directly at [email protected] I can send you a copy of my WoodenBoat article on the Japanese sculling oar. In order to design one you need to consider several things, such as height of the lock off the water and the position of the operator. The ro I built myself is bolted together so it can be taken apart. Sincerely, Douglas