Bangka are various native watercraft of the Philippines. It originally referred to small double-outrigger dugout canoes used in rivers and shallow coastal waters, but since the 18th century, it has expanded to include larger lashed-lug ships, with or without outriggers.

Banca boats are local and traditional boats in the Philippines. In general, banca boats are known as outrigger canoes. This week, get to know more about the banca boat, history of the banca boat, and why you should tour with a banca boat.

May 30, 2013 · Banca boats are exceptionally stable due to the outrigger design, they have very low drag, which allows them to be fuel efficient. They are commonly powered by 16 hp Briggs and Stratton engine however we have opted to power this boat with a larger twin for longer and smoother running times.

Dec 3, 2013 · VIDEO: A Native Boat Builder in the Philippines builds a banca boat By Michael Sellers On December 3, 2013 · In Philippines I’ve been trying to learn exactly how the fishing boats are built in Samar.

Sep 1, 2006 · The traditional indigenous double outrigger crafts, called banca boats, of the Philippines vary in size from the very small 4 meter single crew paddle boats to large 50 meter fishing vessels...

Sep 20, 2017 · The bangka -- also known as banca and paraw -- is a double-outrigger boat ubiquitous in the Philippines. According to one online dictiona...

Jul 3, 2011 · There's much variety apparent in the boats in Rob's photos -- enough to form the basis for at least two blog posts, of which this, the first, will look at general hull and outrigger configurations. Three bancas of different sizes, each with a very different stem treatment.

Sep 15, 2017 · The bangka -- also known as banca and paraw -- is a double-outrigger boat ubiquitous in the Philippines. According to one online dictiona...

As can be easily seen (click the image for an enlarged view), bancas are still quite numerous -- they're the water-bug-like structures floating all along the waterfront. They are used for both cargo and passenger transportation and for fishing.

Dec 27, 2020 · Here is a youtube video showing a largish Filipino Banca, a Banca is a double outrigger. One thing of note is that the boat has two engines on the centerline, one forward and lower, the other higher and aft.