How would you attach the oars to the mast without blocking the
sail track? I'm not inclined to drill holes into the mast, but
that seems the only way. The only other alternative is to go
with the breakdowns, I think.
Bill B.
P-19 #454, Dream Catcher
Nampa, ID
Bill Combs wrote:
>
> > on 12/21/99 10:42 AM, Bill Blohm at bblohm@hpbs1686.boi.hp.com wrote:
>
> > 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
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