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form. In the present one the short upper limb of the joint is 

 straight and not curved downwards (inwards) ; it is lashed so that 

 it lies nearly parallel with the boom, above which it is raised by 

 the thickness of a brace pole lying in the bend of the joint. 

 The joint is lashed at two places to the boom, as shown in figure 28. 

 The long limb is slightly curved outwards and secured to the upper 

 surface of the float by a lashing. A second brace-pole laid across 

 the ends of the booms on the outer side of the joint angle is secured 

 parallel to the inner brace. These are connected with the 

 bamboo float by three long lashings. The whole complicated 

 fitting is well designed to meet the various stresses to which the 

 outrigger frame is exposed. 



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FIG. 19.— Ornamented stem pieces oftwoGaleia outriggers. (The splice connecting 

 each piece with the stemhead is shown open to exhibit the method of attachment.) 



A paddle is usually used in steering, but in the largest boats a 

 quarter rudder suspended by a grommet from a steering crutch, is 

 sometimes employed. A characteristic feature whereby the Galela 

 outriggers are readily recognized is the curious upstanding orna- 

 ment carried at stem and stern. This is fashioned from a long and 

 narrow plank notched at the upper end in trifid fashion. This 

 terminal part is generally coloured black, while the flat sides are 



