Sampan boat, also known as thuyen ba la tam ban, is a type of small wooden boat or skiff. First invented in Han Dynasty China, these beautiful boats soon appeared in the waters of Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The word “sam pan” in Chinese means “three boards”, but sampan today may be made with more. Our version features seven boards made of star wood or Merawan hardwood, a local fine wood similar to golden oak. Assembled around a skeleton wood frame, it’s then smoothly sanded, painted in red color, and varnished. This model also comes in teal. Sampan Boat Features: * Made of star wood, or Merawan hard wood * Dimensions: 127L x 36.25W x 22H inches * Weight: 113.5 lbs * Red color * Also available in teal (Item K207)