Reed Boats of Phragmite

Reed Boat Links

Tyler and friend Makin are planning to build a raft from reed, and take a several week river trip down Susquehanna rive !

Right on !      Here are some links and images of ancient traditional use of reed for boats and rafts, and some modern-day applications.

 

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Ideas 

Casey Steill:  Make pontoons of reed.  A reed catamaran.

Catherine Bristol: Boat with a square shape and thatched roof cover.

 

 

 

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