Marco Polo Boats designs, manufactures, and sells unique small boats from 10 feet (3 meters) to 21 feet (6.5 meters). Their boats are based on traditional designs from around the world, as well as new designs which look to the future. Constructed of synthetic material for durability, affordability, and low maintenance, we create boats that are visually pleasing and have unique features. Their boats emphasize leisure, beauty, and environmental friendliness. They are neither fast nor noisy. They are propelled by either muscle, wind, or small motors, and are meant for lakes, ponds and rivers. Marco Polo Boats is proud of its offerings and strives to make the entire experience of purchasing, delivery, and use of its boats and accessories a positive one for you.

Marco Polo Boats’ Lario is based on the design of the traditional fishing boat of Lake Como, Italy, commonly known as the Lucia. In fact this fishing boat dates from before 1800 when it had no special name other than “boat” or batel in the local dialect. These boats are characterized by pointed bow and stern, a flat bottom, a total length of about 6 meters (19.7 feet), a beam of 2 meters (6.6 feet), deeply angled V-shaped sides, and high arches which support a canvas cover used for rain and sun protection. They have two sets of oars, and are rowed in the stand up position facing forward. Some boats have a simple rectangular sail that permits running only with the wind. The fishermen typically used nets, though some spearing from the bow and line trawling were also used. With the advent of outboard motors, an inside-the-boat motor well was adopted just forward of the pointed stern.

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