> I have considered this option. I used to scull a rowboat and have
> sculled a canoe out of curoisity. I have the same issue you mention:
> that of finding a good (and cheap ;-) sculling oar. While it can be
> done with regular oars, I think the larger blade of a proper
> sculling oar would be better.
The issue I have is not with blade shape -- truthfully, a normal symmetrical
shape seems to work fine -- but length. The high transom on the P19 calls
for at least a 10' oar, and I think 11' would be better.
> Any ideas about storing it? Thomas suggested storing it against the
> mast. My only problem there is having to drop the oar before I can
> drop the sails.
My first idea was also the mast storage. I don't see why one couldn't
raise/lower the sails with it stowed. This would adversely affect stability,
but as heavy as I sail Ursa, I think not by much. A two part breakdown oar
would be even better. May then be able to store it belowdecks, in clips
nestled up inside the cockpit coamings, as I now do with the whisker pole
and boat hook.
Regards,
Bill Combs
-- WWP 19 #439 (Aug 1987) "Ursa Minor" Fort Walton Beach FL ttursine@earthlink.net