Billing Boats BB580 1:50 - Marie Jeanne Wooden hull Kit 428345Billing Boats Marie Jeanne 1 50 scale model boat kit BB580 Tunny fishing is a very strenuous occupation that requires really strong seaworthy boats that are really fast. Many types were used originally, some were too clumsy and 'Chaluppes' of about 20 ton were not sufficiently strong and the following boat type developed. It is a 'dundee' of about 50 or 60 tons rigged with many sails and carrying a 12 men crew. The white tunny is caught with lines.