I dont mean the majority of copy boats made to look like a panga from the water line up rather the panga design originally designed in Japan over 30 years ago.

Panga boat in rough water. Pangas have a unique ride. The panga design is a happy combination of a very efficient hull requiring minimal power a hefty load carrying capability and excellent seaworthiness making them an ideal choice for commercial fishermen in developing countries requiring economical but safe commercial operations. Small Boat Safety at Sea 一.

The Panga was originally designed by Yamaha with sponsorship from the World Bank around the year 1970. The boat would right itself into its upright position. Another true feature of the original Panga is the rim of the gunwale.

They can easily provide fishing shallow flats 8 inches or rough seas offshore. A good planing boat has to be able to run well in all directions to the sea. Panga Marine and Mojito make 18 and 16 skiffs respectively employing the panga hull design that can be powered.

Available as Inboard outboard twin 250 Max Hp for speeds 50 Mph. This is designed so that in case the fisherman found himself in truly rough water and capsized the boat. --- The Panga 32 features a soft dry ride Go almost anywhere along the Mexican coast or in Central America and you are sure to find rugged outboard-powered fishing boats with a distinctive upswept bow.

The Panga is basically a fishing boat that is widely used by the Central Americans and the Caribbeans as well as by the people of the south East Asian regions. Naval Architect innovative design with unique double hull and gel coat interior. Running strakes and keel incorporating the best features for a surf boat or rough water and the long boat for smooth running.

Today the panga is changing the world in a different way as we saw on our sea lion trip. This is designed so in case the village fisherman found himself in rough water and capsized the boat would self right itself back upright. Crossing the Gulf Stream in 3 to 5 foot seas my confidence in the boat is unexplainable.