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how long should row boat oars be

If your oars are too long or hard to pull, they may not clear the water on the backstroke. oars that are too short won’t dig into the water or allow the rower adequate leverage. narrow-beam boats and low-freeboard boats require shorter oars. basic rule for sizing: 1/2 beam (distance between oarlocks) x 3 + 6" = oar length.. Then apply the shaw and tenney oar length formula to determine the oar length that will provide the correct 7:18 leverage ratio. this length will provide an oar where 7/25 the length is inboard of the oarlocks and 18/25 of the oar is outboard of the oarlocks. it is the ideal ratio to row almost all boats.. €