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.
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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