Tempel, also known as temper or kurikong, is a type of wooden motorized boat used by the
Yakan,
Tausug, and
Sama-Bajau people of the
Philippines. It is commonly used in the
Sulu Archipelago and the
Zamboanga Peninsula. It is around 48 ft (15 m) long, 11 ft (3.4 m) deep, and around 5 ft (1.5 m) at the widest point. It has a V-shaped cross-section at the front, though it is flat-bottomed on the stern for stability. It is commonly made from thick marine
lauan plywood attached to ribs and
caulked with
epoxy. Tempel can also be made from
fiberglass, though wood is preferred. Tempel are larger than the
junkung but smaller than the
kumpit. They are usually used as cargo ships.[1][2][3]
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10862/2814.
ISBN9789719931041.