Leuts are one of several boat designs coastal Croatians developed. Others types include small dingies such as batanas, pasaras and gucs; gajetas, which are sister ships of leuts; and larger merchant mariners such as braceras, trabakuls, and peligs. The boats were used for fishing, trading and tranportation.

Currently we are renovating the Conte (see below), a 11.5m

long leut with a 130hp diesel motor, built in the 1940's. The idea is

to return her to a sailing vessel to act in support of our kayaking

expeditions along the Dalmatian coast.

Initially, down at the Arista Nautica boat-yard, the fiberglass cabin has been removed and then we will move her inside the warehouse to begin the renovation.