Long-Tail Boat by junge1
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There are many types of boats that operate on the waterways of Bangkok. But the true Thai river transport is the long-tail boat (reua hang yao), so called because the propeller is mounted at the end of a long drive shaft extending from the engine. The engine, which varies from small marine engine to a large car engine, is mounted on gimbals and the whole unit is swivelled to steer the boat.
Long-tail boats can travel at a phenomenal speed.
Most of the long-tail boats I observed on the Chao Phraya River and the various Khlongs had large 6-cylinder engines. The long-tail boats have a canopy and spray shields along its sides.
Unfortunately I could not verify the phenomenal speed, because of traffic and waves, but one could sense the power of these boats.
This picture was taken on Khlong Bangkok Noi on 11 August 2012,
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Comments (22)
Faemike55
Absolutely trippy idea! they are cool looking great capture
efron_241
what an amazing tail it has
sandra46
great capture
UVDan
Like putting a propellor on a weed whacker. I love the canopy and the bright colors. Beautiful shot!
renecyberdoc
fine shot and capture
tigertim
Great shot, love the angle, love the colours on that canopy.. yes I concur, they can travel as some impressive speeds, belies their apparant fragility. Haven't seen one with a car engine yet though!
bebert
nice capture
auntietk
That wake is testament enough to the speed! Wow!
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this cool colorful boat!!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
whaleman
I have seen some impressive videos of these boats, and they can go like mad!
jayfar
Super shot Sig, am enjoying this series.
nefertiabet
Tolle Aufnahme und sehr interessantes Land!!!
flavia49
fabulous image and info
debbielove
Yes, seen these in many a chase, in films set in the Far East.. Bond films I seem to recall at least two.. lol Great shot on the move, looks fast moving Sig.. Well done mate! Rob
UteBigSmile
INTERESSANTES WASSERFAHRZEUG!
drifterlee
Very interesting boat and shot!
bazza
Interesting boat alright that is a long shaft.. Great shot Sig!
DukeNukem2005
This is a very beautiful!
emmecielle
Fantastic capture! :)
pat40
Fantastic shot.
danapommet
That Long tail is really traveling at high speed. A very colorful paint job and you caught the wake nicely!