A fembøring is an open, clinker-built, wooden boat of the Nordland or Åfjord type, with similar proportions and appearance as smaller boats of the type (such as faerings). Fembørings traditionally are constructed of fir or pine, are rowed or sailed, and were used as fishing boats.

Boat resembling a fembøring on the Vefsna

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  • Røde, Gro. "The Nordland-type boat - a sailing sculpture". Norwegian Fishing Village Museum. Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2013-05-03.