Does anyone know of a good Stong competition oar lock... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MITCHELL · 09-18-2016, 05:54 AM

But you have too it a must the paddle will spin i started with Coleman paddle but they bent and ready to snap....the problem is where the bottom oar clamp bolt pivots back and forth and the plastic sleeve on the clamp pin wears in the oar lock flexing cause slicing in the paddle stroke everything has to be locked in so you don't swamp ....

taggermike · 09-18-2016, 07:13 AM

You may be the only rower on this board of paddlers and peddlers. Are there ocean rowing sights? Mike

MITCHELL · 09-18-2016, 07:44 AM

Mr. NiceGuy · 09-19-2016, 11:26 AM

I've found "OK" oar locks on Amazon after busting an oar lock rowing my dinghy. They are not substantial.

I think the solution could be a slice of steel pipe welded to the head of a bolt with a pin or clip in the bottom. I would smooth the sharp edges with a file or die grinder.
Stainless steel would be nice. It will polish nicely and hold up to the elements.

K Surplus in National City is a good place to scrounge for materials.
http://www.ksurplus.com/

EDIT: I was at K Surplus about a week ago and noticed some large shackles that could be cut down to shape:
http://www.ksurplus.com/ties_cables_chains.html

The shackles I saw were "jumbo" size, meaning oar size ... maybe from the ship yards. Not what they have on their website list.
Maybe the shackle pins could be ground down flush to make the oar lock pin, already with a hole at the end for a retaining clip.

makobob · 09-19-2016, 11:33 AM

DUKE, I built a Chesapeake Light Craft NorEast Dory. Even those ourlocks and the area around them needed to be reengineered. I would look into the sliding seat systems for maybe a different look at the same problem. Luck.

MITCHELL · 09-19-2016, 02:31 PM

Everything works fine the way it is just need stronger oar locks I'm thinking stainless 1/2 bolt and weld a U bracket for the oar on top of bolt in a 2in pieces of tubing welded on a flat bar pined.....I only use the oars to get through the surf and for back up in case my trolling motor quits and for exercise I can fish longer and more conformable and high and dry then my kayak and not nearly as tired....k surplus is good I been in there its around the corner from metal mart.

MITCHELL · 09-20-2016, 05:43 AM

I don't have room to slide I have a stearing wheel I use to control my trolling motor

09-18-2016, 05:54 AM	#1
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Yes it does.... But you have too it a must the paddle will spin i started with Coleman paddle but they bent and ready to snap....the problem is where the bottom oar clamp bolt pivots back and forth and the plastic sleeve on the clamp pin wears in the oar lock flexing cause slicing in the paddle stroke everything has to be locked in so you don't swamp .... __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 09-18-2016 at 06:04 AM.

09-18-2016, 07:44 AM	#3
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Dunno..... __________________ Duke Mitchell

09-19-2016, 11:26 AM	#4
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	I've found "OK" oar locks on Amazon after busting an oar lock rowing my dinghy. They are not substantial. I think the solution could be a slice of steel pipe welded to the head of a bolt with a pin or clip in the bottom. I would smooth the sharp edges with a file or die grinder. Stainless steel would be nice. It will polish nicely and hold up to the elements. K Surplus in National City is a good place to scrounge for materials. http://www.ksurplus.com/ EDIT: I was at K Surplus about a week ago and noticed some large shackles that could be cut down to shape: http://www.ksurplus.com/ties_cables_chains.html The shackles I saw were "jumbo" size, meaning oar size ... maybe from the ship yards. Not what they have on their website list. Maybe the shackle pins could be ground down flush to make the oar lock pin, already with a hole at the end for a retaining clip. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 09-19-2016 at 04:48 PM.

09-19-2016, 11:33 AM	#5
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	DUKE, I built a Chesapeake Light Craft NorEast Dory. Even those ourlocks and the area around them needed to be reengineered. I would look into the sliding seat systems for maybe a different look at the same problem. Luck. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-19-2016, 02:31 PM	#6
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Thanks for the reply's Everything works fine the way it is just need stronger oar locks I'm thinking stainless 1/2 bolt and weld a U bracket for the oar on top of bolt in a 2in pieces of tubing welded on a flat bar pined.....I only use the oars to get through the surf and for back up in case my trolling motor quits and for exercise I can fish longer and more conformable and high and dry then my kayak and not nearly as tired....k surplus is good I been in there its around the corner from metal mart. __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 09-20-2016 at 05:37 AM.

09-18-2016, 07:13 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	You may be the only rower on this board of paddlers and peddlers. Are there ocean rowing sights? Mike

09-20-2016, 05:43 AM	#7
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Bob I looked at the sliding system I don't have room to slide I have a stearing wheel I use to control my trolling motor __________________ Duke Mitchell