The Process of Making a Pinisi Boat in Bantobahari District, Bulukumba Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

Pinisi boats are made by expert hands called panrita lopi (experts in making boats). The pinisi boat has proven its worth by conquering the vast oceans and exploring various countries in the world. This study aims to identify the process of making pinisi boats in Bontobahari District, Bulukumba Regency. This research was conducted in Bontobahari District, Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi Province. Data were obtained through in-depth and structured interviews, using key informants who were determined purposively. Key informants consist of; the owner of a pinisi boat-making business, panrita lopi. The analytical technique used in this research is descriptive analysis. in this case, the researcher will describe the process or stages of making a pinisi boat in Bonto Bahari District, Bulukumba Regency. The results showed that the process of making a pinisi boat includes eight stages, namely, preparation, cutting the keel, working on the boat body which includes installation of boat walls, installation of frames, and making of decks, work on pinisi boat rooms, work on sails and sails for pinisi boats, painting of pinisi boats, installation of engines and rudders for pinisi boats, and launching of pinisi boat.