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lapstrake

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lapstrake [′lap‚strāk]
(naval architecture)
A method of hull construction where each continuous band of hull planking (strake) is lapped on the outside of the one beneath.
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Minnow, a lapstrake Chris-Craft cruiser; an old wood Citation; Ole Chris, an old Chris of about 30 feet; Therapy IV, an old Chris cruiser; a wooden Carver; a Chris-Craft Cavalier; a big wood something; an old Egg Harbor; and a 1965 57-foot Chris Constellation named Good Spirits.
Oldies but Woodies by Chesapeake Bay Magazine / Travel, recreation and leisure community
In the old days, tarpon fishing was primarily the sport of rich men and women, fishing with local guides in 8-foot lapstrake rowboats.
21st century tarpon: back to the future with The prehistoric, ... by Conway, David / Florida Sportsman
In place of northern-style lapstrake planking they opted for smooth, edge-to-edge planking for a hull with less drag (to this day such planking is known as caravel).
XVI century vessels take their bows on the high seas by Muilenburg, Peter / Americas (English Edition)
 
 
 
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