Perahu payang has a crew of 15–20 men when fishing. It carries a net which the name derives, the
pukat payang. The perahu payang ranges in length from about 33–45 feet (10–13.7 m) with a beam of 6 to more than 7 feet (1.8–2.1 m). It has 2 spar rest, 1 forward and 1 aft. It carried two rectangular sails on two masts. The sail is taller than its wide. The mainmast decidedly bent over at the top to give a certain springiness when meeting the wind. There is a gaff and a boom in the sail. Payangs are provided with an
anchor, also 13 or 14 oars, 4 or 5
pengayoh (paddle), and
kemudi sepak (large oar which is used for steering) which is held over the lee quarter. They carry a small boat called
sampan payang, about 6 feet (1.8 m) long by 2 feet (61 cm) beam. Near the bow is a painted carved figurehead usually like the head of a
dragon. The bow is also decorated by a necklace made from the pinang tree called
mayang pinang. They also carry one or two long poles (
quant/punting poles) are carried for use in shallow water, a small landing net and a wire hoop strung with
cockle shells (
kulit krang) on the end of a stick. This wire hoop is used for frightening the fish into the net by shaking it under the water when it makes a rattling sound. It carried a large net, called
pukat petarang, measuring about 110 to 120 feet (33.5 to 36.6 m) long by 18 feet (5.5 m) wide. == Gallery ==