Although Mandarese seafarers have developed many types of boats, both big and small, the Sandeq is the only fully wind-powered vessel that is still commonly used in West Sulawesi today.
Sebenarnya nelayan Mandar membuat banyak jenis perahu baik ukuran kecil maupun besar, namun Sandeq satu satunya perahu yang sepenuhnya menggunakan tenaga angin dan masih digunakan di Sulawesi Barat saat ini.