Spruce Oars - Straight Blade (pair)

Price:

USD108.69

SKU:

190000

Weight:

2.800 KGS

Product Description

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Premuim quality sitka spruce timber oars from Canadian company Barkley Sound Oar & Paddle. These beautiful oars are made to the highest standard in lengths from 5 feet to 10 feet. The oars are finished with two thick coats of a high-quality spar varnish.

Sitka spruce is a timber well-known for its high strength to weight ratio. These wooden oars are surprisingly light, with the 8' oars weighing just 1.6 kilograms each.

Straight blade oars have thicker blade edges than Barkley's spoon-blade oars and so are more robust. They are the best choice for rowing small tenders, dinghys and as auxillary power in outboard skiffs especially in confined or shallow waters.

The oars are supplied without collars. Plastic and leather oar stops to suit these oars can be purchased separately.

Note that the shipping of oars to some locations can pose challenges and, depending on your loaction, additional costs may apply. We will contact you to discuss further if necessary once your order is received. Or you can contact us anytime prior to placing your order.

SKU	Overall Length	Shaft Diameter	Blade Length	Maximum Blade Width	Approx Weight Per Oar
190000	5'	1-3/4"	25"	5-1/4"	1.0kg
190001	5' 6"	1-3/4"	25"	5-1/4"	1.1kg
190002	6'	1-3/4"	25"	5-1/4"	1.2kg
190003	6' 6"	1-3/4"	25"	5-1/4"	1.3kg
190004	7'	1-3/4"	25"	5-1/4"	1.4kg
190005	7' 6"	1-3/4"	25"	5-1/4"	1.5kg
190006	8'	1-3/4"	25"	5-1/4"	1.6kg
190010	10'	2-1/4"	38"	5"	-

Choosing an Oar Length

The formula for choosing the correct oar length is to take half the boat's beam at the rowlocks (in feet) and times by 25/7. If the boat is over 10' in length then round up to the next 6" size. If the boat is less than 10' then round down.

Calculating Rowing Oar Length

For example, take a 12' wherry with a 4' beam: Halve 4' to get 2 feet, times this by 25/7 to give 7.14. The wherry is over 12' in length so take the next size up at 7'6".

Other Considerations:

Personal preference - some prefer to row with their hands overlapped, add 6 inches
Stowage - if the oars are used for auxilary propulsion only and must be stowed in a restricted place you may reduce the length by 6 inches. Reducing by more may compromise comfort and efficency excessively.

Classic Boat Supplies is the Australian distributor of Barkley Sound Oar & Paddle, Canada

Barkley Sound Oar & Paddle Ltd.

Barkley Sound Oar and Paddle Ltd (BC, Canada) has manufactured high-quality sitka spruce oars and paddles since 1983. The use of light weight sitka spruce and unique blade design make the oars feel light to the hand and efficient to use.

Barkley Sound's range of sitka spruce oars and paddles is available from Classic Boat Supplies.

View Barkley Sound's products currently available on our web site.