Re: Oar Length and Boat Size

On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:12:47 -0700 (PDT), Jay
<jay-smith-1935@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:


>2--The boat is 14' 6" long with a 61" beam, 50" bottom width and
>approximate 26" side depth.
>
>3--In case the ultra-dependable Suzuki should fail or (gasp) run out
>of fuel with no more present in the boat, I would have to row the $#@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>% thing back to shore.
>
>4--The oars I currently possess are 7' in length and they worked fine
>for the dinghy we previously owned.
>
>5--My concern now is that they may be too short with the wider beam
>and higher side depth for my monkey arms to maintain a grip on them
>while they dip sufficently into the drink and propel us forward.
>
>Is there a guide anywhere that would determine proper oar size (i.e.
>length) for an open rowboat that would take into account the
>measurements of said rowboat?
>
>-Jay
>(trying to cover all bases before heading to the open sea...# : ^ )

You could make an accurate drawing of the cross section of your boat.
You then draw in an oar that looks right, and measure the drawing.

Casady