So, marks out of ten for the oars? I can see a couple of ways to improve that score though. Something to brace your feet against would allow you to transfer more power to the oars and collars on the oars to make it easier to keep the oars in the best place within the rowlocks would help. Nice to see the changes you are making to better suit yourself. Best wishes Al
@@adiaryofacoarsesailor3862 Yes, oars are much better than paddles. I'm considering an electric outboard at the moment. I sail, mostly, on the River Ouse at York and the river is tree lined for most of its length creating a lot of wind shadow so I need an alternative source of propulsion. More research required there. In the meantime I'll carry on with wind and Armstrong's Patent Propulsion. Best wishes Al
I notice you have a fixed gooseneck on your Wanderer. Someone has kindly removed my sliding version and my furling drum ☹️ My Wanderer is an early version Sail No. 101. It seems there is no replacement sliding gooseneck available - can you recommend a fixed version that will fit? Any help is much appreciated 👍
Sorry to hear about your boat parts being taken and also sorry that I can't make a sensible suggestion for you. At times I've thought that a sliding goose neck maybe preferable! Individual choice I guess. Hope you find what you're looking for. Thanks for watching.
How long are your oars? I sail a 16' dinghy and my oars are 12'. I only use them in a calm and in the very last moments when going back to the ramp. I sail near Montreal, on the Saint-Lawrence river. I suscribed! :-)
Mine are cheap 2nd hand oars & 9ft long. Just got theses to get going with rowing. Probably could get away with shorter ones and I also intend to use them when becalmed, but a good test in strong winds & tide!! Bet it's lovely where you sail!?
@@adiaryofacoarsesailor3862 9ft is a good length. The longer they are ,the slower you can row for the same speed. My place is not a sailing paradise. There is some current I have to deal with and the prevalling wind goes mostly in the same direction. But I live at just a few minutes of the ramp and I know the place very well. There are islands and many nice spots to picnic or camp. If you don't mind, here is a rowing video I made. :-) th-cam.com/video/BZG3i8Up7C8/w-d-xo.html
I like the seat pads.
So, marks out of ten for the oars?
I can see a couple of ways to improve that score though. Something to brace your feet against would allow you to transfer more power to the oars and collars on the oars to make it easier to keep the oars in the best place within the rowlocks would help.
Nice to see the changes you are making to better suit yourself.
Best wishes
Al
Thanks for the tips. Always appreciated. Oars much better than paddles & quieter than an outboard!!
@@adiaryofacoarsesailor3862 Yes, oars are much better than paddles.
I'm considering an electric outboard at the moment. I sail, mostly, on the River Ouse at York and the river is tree lined for most of its length creating a lot of wind shadow so I need an alternative source of propulsion. More research required there. In the meantime I'll carry on with wind and Armstrong's Patent Propulsion.
Best wishes
Al
I notice you have a fixed gooseneck on your Wanderer. Someone has kindly removed my sliding version and my furling drum ☹️ My Wanderer is an early version Sail No. 101. It seems there is no replacement sliding gooseneck available - can you recommend a fixed version that will fit? Any help is much appreciated 👍
Sorry to hear about your boat parts being taken and also sorry that I can't make a sensible suggestion for you. At times I've thought that a sliding goose neck maybe preferable! Individual choice I guess. Hope you find what you're looking for. Thanks for watching.
@@adiaryofacoarsesailor3862 thanks for getting back - sounds like the sliding version is obsolete so I will have to rivet one on 🙄
How long are your oars? I sail a 16' dinghy and my oars are 12'. I only use them in a calm and in the very last moments when going back to the ramp. I sail near Montreal, on the Saint-Lawrence river. I suscribed! :-)
Mine are cheap 2nd hand oars & 9ft long. Just got theses to get going with rowing. Probably could get away with shorter ones and I also intend to use them when becalmed, but a good test in strong winds & tide!! Bet it's lovely where you sail!?
@@adiaryofacoarsesailor3862 9ft is a good length. The longer they are ,the slower you can row for the same speed. My place is not a sailing paradise. There is some current I have to deal with and the prevalling wind goes mostly in the same direction. But I live at just a few minutes of the ramp and I know the place very well. There are islands and many nice spots to picnic or camp. If you don't mind, here is a rowing video I made. :-) th-cam.com/video/BZG3i8Up7C8/w-d-xo.html