Re: Okume oars

Posted by terry on Apr 28, 2005

Yeah, I've made some paddles using this technique, except I made them with just one layer of 4m (glassed both sides). I thinking that at least one extra layer of 4mm may be a good idea for an oar, as the longer shaft gives the rower more leverage and puts more strain on the blade.

Are you using galley slaves or rowing yourself?

terry

In Response to: Okume oars by Rick Porter on Apr 27, 2005

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