Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature currently requires accessing the site using the built-in Safari browser.
Just out of curiosity, it they are not clamped or bolted to the boat, how would they stay in place? Super strong bungee cords? Lots and lots of Velcro?
At a yardsale I bought an interesting clamp-on rowing device. ($1). It could be used on a rowboat or kayak.Does anyone know of, or seen, a simple no clamp-on rowing device that is used for oars in outboard oarlocks on a Fish?- trying to locate--there are patent ones that use metal braces to set into well and others that clamp on.....thanks
There is an example of a Fish rowing setup in the Sunfish Bible. I could probably scan the page if you don’t have the book.Does anyone know of, or seen, a simple no clamp-on rowing device that is used for oars in outboard oarlocks on a Fish?- trying to locate--there are patent ones that use metal braces to set into well and others that clamp on.....thanks
thanks- could you describe?At a yardsale I bought an interesting clamp-on rowing device. ($1). It could be used on a rowboat or kayak.
After researching the patent number, I found I'd bought an 1888 reverse-rowing device . The device converts your rowing energy so you can row facing forwards! Alas, I'd bought only the left side!
The reverse-rowing kit is still available, but nearly $1,000...
I don't have the book- would appreciate the scan---thanks!There is an example of a Fish rowing setup in the Sunfish Bible. I could probably scan the page if you don’t have the book.
Probably build one with two oarlocks and a 2x4.
thanks still not sure how it's doneTwo warlocks would make things interesting.
Reverse rowing kit...
Regular rowing kit, about $245.
View attachment 43815
Probably build one with two oarlocks and a 2x4.
thanks for this, appreciate it.....what year was this?...or about?.....tnxOk here you go.View attachment 43794View attachment 43794
The Sunfish Bible is a compilation of articles from the 70s-90s. It’s a great source for rigging and racing, but it covers other stuff as well. It’s still available from the class association. I forget when I got mine, as it was some time ago.thanks for this, appreciate it.....what year was this?...or about?.....tnx
Does anyone know of, or seen, a simple no clamp-on rowing device that is used for oars in outboard oarlocks on a Fish?- trying to locate--there are patent ones that use metal braces to set into well and others that clamp on.....thanks
thanks for thatbefore you go thru all of the effort of building a rowing rig, you might want to try a long kayak paddle. I haven’t used one much with my Sunfish yet, but it’s great with my Minifish and Sailfish.
Or you might want to try one of those SUP paddles. Even I can stand in a Sunfish without falling overboard. I doubt that would be the case with an SUP board!
thanks again...The Sunfish Bible is a compilation of articles from the 70s-90s. It’s a great source for rigging and racing, but it covers other stuff as well. It’s still available from the class association. I forget when I got mine, as it was some time ago.
But if I was going to buy a book on the Sunfish, I would buy the Sunfish Owners Manual first. In fact I plan on ordering one in a couple of weeks. Some of the people in this forum are quite familiar with it
Here is an example you could copy/modify from a Snark sailboat.
SailboatsToGo»Rowing rig for Snark or Sunflower
Rowing rig for Snark or Sunflowerwww.sailboatstogo.com
Nice picHere is an example you could copy/modify from a Snark sailboat.
SailboatsToGo»Rowing rig for Snark or Sunflower
Rowing rig for Snark or Sunflowerwww.sailboatstogo.com