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Henair Paduga operates the *Balatik*, a 72-foot traditional Filipino outrigger sailboat built in 2014 using local Palawan wood.1:17 The vessel features a 40-foot beam and a shallow draft designed to navigate the coral-rich waters of the Philippines.4:10 Paduga constructed the boat over two years, incorporating salvaged materials such as metal parts from a BAC 1-11 aircraft and various automotive components.9:03 The propulsion system utilizes three small, four-cylinder pickup truck engines, which Paduga modified with a custom, homemade water-cooling manifold.9:58 The boat relies on a junk-rigged sail plan, which Paduga can operate solo, and achieves cruising speeds of 7 to 9 knots, with a recorded top speed of 12 knots.16:05 Navigation is primarily visual, using star patterns and landmarks, supplemented by a basic compass and radio.2:25 The *Balatik* accommodates up to 25 people, utilizing a gravity-fed freshwater shower system and a primitive septic tank.13:30 Paduga built the vessel to revive traditional Filipino seafaring practices and reconnect locals with wind-powered navigation.17:44

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