Sandolo

The sandolo is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat designed for the generally shallow waters of the Venetian Lagoon. The plural is sandoli.

A sandolo is of a much simpler build than a gondola, but has a pointed, decorated metal nose. It is also lighter and smaller than a gondola, and can be recognized at a glance, as it always lacks the high steel prow (called ferro) which is seen on a gondola. The sandolo, like the larger craft, is rowed while standing up. It can be fitted with a sail, and also with an outboard motor.