Thanks, Jason. It is a little more narrow than some I see out there, I used the formula I've seen out there ((dist between oarlocks/2)x3)+6"=oar length. I have 64" between oarlocks so that yields 8.5 feet. I haven't rowed with them yet because I just finished the boat TODAY! I can't wait to try them out. Thanks for your help! -JerryC
In reply to "Re: Caviness Oar opinions", posted by Jason Cajune on April 24, 2002:
>In reply to "Caviness Oar opinions", posted by JerryC on April 23, 2002:
>>Does anyone have opinions on these two Caviness oars for use in a drift boat?
>>The first is 'Caviness Blade Lock White Water River Oar', apx $100 at 9ft. (http://www.cavinesspaddles.com/ProductPages/BLD%20Series.html)
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>>The second is "Caviness BW Series Oars, apx $65 at 8 ft.
>>(http://www.cavinesspaddles.com/ProductPages/BW%20Series.html)
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>>My boat calls for oars about 8 1/3 ft long so I don't see how I could go wrong with 8 or 9 ft oars, but do you folks think these would do the job well? Thanks for any input! -JerryC
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>Jerry,
>Caviness oars are fine oars. The only thing I would say is that once they
eak you are in for a new oar. A composite shaft with replaceable wood blade obviously means you can replace a blade if it should
eak.
>Another consideration; composite shafts can have lead weights inserted into the handle end to act as a counter balance. It really helps with shoulder strain throughout a long day.
>Is your boat narrow? 8'6" oars are a little short for most boats.
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