Has anyone installed oar locks on their CP16???

[jackdrussell]

Hi all,
I am trying to figure out a way to use a set of 8 foot oars on my CP16.  Has anyone esle tried this.  I figured I could put a seet accross the cockpit in front of the companionway, but cannot figure out how to attach the oarlocks...

Any help appreciated!

Thanks,
Jack

[kchunk]

We've been once around with this recently, however, not a lot of help...

http://cpyoa.geekworkshosting.com/forum/index.php?topic=1092.0

[mrb]

Welcome Jack

Suggest you read entire site kchunk has highlighted. After reading that, yes I for one have and do use oars on my 16.  You could install oar locks but I chose not to cut any holes in my boat.  Instead I use lines looped through cleats.  When in open water I use hatch board placed across foot well just aft bridge deck and row facing aft.  When in harbor I move board to aft end of cock pit and row facing forward so I can see whats other boats may be doing. 

Be prepared for assistans being offered by responsible boaters.

Fair winds melvin

[jackdrussell]

Thanks for the information!  I am leaning toward a sculling oar now, but am still thinking about it.  Seems not many people use oars....

I appreceate your time!

Jack

[kickingbug1]

   i measured mine once and concluded that they would have to be at least 7 1/2 feet long. so far i havent done anymore