Banting (boat)

[1] It is also used in other areas near Malacca strait, such as Johor, where they are called "fast boat".

[2] Eredia's account of Malacca (1613) described banting of Ujontana (Malay peninsula) as a kind of skiff, smaller than jalea, carrying oars and 2 masts, with 2 rudders (one on both sides), and used for naval warfare.

[2] Banting is an open boat, with the inside of gunwales or ribbands fitted with holes for thole pins.

It has two masts and bowsprit; carries two loosefooted balance lug (or settee) sails and small jib.

The bowsprit protrude 10 in (25 cm) over the bow; the foremast is 10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) above gunwale.