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Swallow Yachts Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: EDWIN DAVIES on 21 May 2014, 16:41

Title: OARS FOR S17
Post by: EDWIN DAVIES on 21 May 2014, 16:41

Having bought new oars for my S17 I thought I would try different spacing for the buttons. Collars recommended 1'11'' from the end of the oar. Very uncomfortable to row at that. As the beam is 6 foot 2'11' would bring the oars close together. I tried it out on the lake today and ended up with 2'5'' as a reasonable compromise. Suits my rowing style at least. I forgot to say they are 8'6'' oars.

Title: Re: OARS FOR S17
Post by: Steve Joyce on 18 Jun 2014, 17:53

Hi Edwin,  I got a good couple of minutes video of you rowing on Lake Bala.  Will post to youtube once I have pieced together all of the clips (and checked the etiquette for video postings).

Title: Re: OARS FOR S17
Post by: EDWIN DAVIES on 21 Jun 2014, 08:22

Hi Steve  I look forward to seeing that.

Ed