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Table 2 Traditional raft components used in the South of Bahia (Brazil) with their functions, characteristics of wood allocated by the raftsmen to the species used in the production of these components
| Components of the raft | Function | Wood characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Ballast | Support all other components of the rafts and the crew on the surface of the water | Trunk: light, floating and rectilinear |
| Canga | Position the mast so that it remains vertically | Soft and should not break in splinters |
| Carrinha | Support for the mast | Tough in relation to weight |
| Morão | Position the canga and the van in parallel, enabling the sustaining of the mast | Resistant in relation to durability and rectilinear |
| Lathe | Used at the junction of the ballast logs | Resistant |
| Aracambu | Used to store nylon strings, baskets, baggage | Resistant in relation to durability and rectilinear |
| Stool | Seat in the pulp to the master and bow to the partner | Resistant in relation to durability |
| Stretch | Used to open and stretch the sail | Lightweight and rectilinear |
| Mast | Used to tie the sail cloth | Rectilinear, tough and flexible |
| Rod | Accessory used to go into and out of the sea | Light, floating and rectilinear |
| Hand paddle | Accessory used in the absence of the engine for the displacement of the boat | Any one that is not too heavy |
| Driving paddle | Accessory manipulated by the master of the raft. Used to steer or give direction for the displacement of the boat | Heavy |
