Rowboat Gear

XPL Oars

As owners of sail-and-oar boats know all too well, it’s often difficult or impossible to conveniently stow proper-length oars aboard. Do you leave them sticking over the transom where they can snag sheets and docklines, angled down under foot in...

Reverse Rowing Compass

This is a reverse card rowing compass made for us by the folks at Ritchie. It mounts aft of the rower so that he can easily see what course the boat is traveling. CourseMinder Movable Bezel with Heading Memory Indicator remembers the way... so...

Rubber Sleeve

Black, heat shrinkable rubber sleaves for oars. Sold as a pair, roughly 8" each with an ID of 2-1/8" prior to shrinking. Part of the Rubber Sleave Kit for XPL oars.

Seadog Galvanized Top Mount Oarlock Sockets

Sold in pairs.   These oarlocks and sockets are made of maleable iron that is heavily galvanized by the 'hot dip' method. Some say they are better than Bronze or stainless. They are certainly less expensive.

Seadog Galvanized Round Oarlocks

These oarlocks and sockets are made of maleable iron that is heavily galvanized by the 'hot dip' method. Some say they are better than Bronze or stainless. They are certainly less expensive. Sockets are either angle mount or top mount...

1/2" Gaco Oarlock Sets

This pair of Gaco oarlocks fits standard 1/2 inch oarlock sockets. No sockets are included.Why it works so well: Ordinary rowlocks develop friction and wear because of the uneven pressure where the pin rotates in the socket. In the GACO rowlock...

Carbon Fiber Ferrules for Oars or pushpoles

With the success of our Standard Paddle Ferrules and Greenland Style Ferrules, we naturally thought about having some made for oars. John Welsford approached us about using what were then the largest ferrules - the Greenland ones - to make take apart...

Buck Algonquin Round Oarlocks

These are genuine bronze standard oarlocks. They are sand cast by Buck Algonquin. They should be used with Buck Algonquin Bronze oarlock sockets. Specifications Oarlock 2" 2-1/4" Finish Cast Cast Material Bronze Bronze Oar Lock Size # 0 1 Ring...

10mm Gaco Oarlock Sets

This pair of Gaco oarlocks includes 4 sockets and a retaining clip for each oarlock.Why it works so well: Ordinary rowlocks develop friction and wear because of the uneven pressure where the pin rotates in the socket. In the GACO rowlock the pin does not...

Oarsman Marine Tallow

This is Oarsman's flagship product. They are the only US producer of traditional marine tallow and have been making it for 37 years. Tallow is a superior treatment and preservative for oar leathers, gaff jaw leathers and the like--essentially any full...

Seadog Premium Brass Top Mount Oarlock Sockets

These are very elegant brass oarlock sockets. They would be right at home on a John Welsford Joansa, or any rowboat, for that matter. Not only are these premium sockets nicely finished but they come with nylon bushings The alloy is an...

Seadog Stainless, Davis Style, Fold-Down Oarlocks/one oarlock, one socket

We used to carry the bronze Davis fold-down oarlock/sockets but those became unavailable. Finally after about a year, we are now able to offer this stainless steel version. Just lift the oarlock and flip it down to get it out of the way when you are not...

Buck Algonquin Standard Oarlocks

These are genuine bronze standard oarlocks. They are sand cast by Buck Algonquin. They should be used with Buck Algonquin Bronze oarlock sockets. Specifications Finish Cast Finish Material Bronze Oar Lock Size # 0 Horn I. D. 2-1/8 in Overall...

Seadog Heavy Duty Zinc Plated Steel Oarlocks

These utility oarlocks are good for beginners as they hold the blade in position. They will clamp onto a shaft from 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 inches in diameter without modification. Mild steel construction permits modification to accomodate just about any shaft...

Douglas Oarlocks

Sold as pairs. If you are really into rowing, you may want to consider moving up to these specially shaped Manganese Bronze Douglas Oarlocks. This lock will work with any of our premium brass sockets (see links at right). To get a perfect rowing stroke...

Seadog Zinc Plated Steel Oarlocks

These utility oarlocks are good for beginners as they hold the blade in position. They will clamp onto a shaft from 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 inches in diameter without modification. Mild steel construction permits adjustment to accomodate just about any shaft size...

Seadog Premium Brass Ribbed Horn Oarlocks

These are very elegant ribbed horn oarlocks. They would be right at home on a John Welsford Joansa, or any rowboat, for that matter. The alloy is an engineered high class brass for increased durability and corrosion resistance. The chemical composition...

Seadog Nylon Angled Oarlock Socket

Injection Molded Nylon. The reason we are offering these singly rather than as a pair is that they would be ideal, I think, to mount on a transom for a sculling oar. The socket is heavily built and quite strong. It will work with any of the oarlocks we...

Seadog Premium Brass Side Mount Oarlock Sockets

These are very elegant brass side mount oarlock sockets. They would be right at home on a John Welsford Joansa, or any rowboat, for that matter. Not only are these premium sockets nicely finished but they come with nylon bushings. The...

SeaDog Telescoping Boat Hook

Sea-Dog® boat hooks are constructed of marine grade aluminum tubing with a threaded end attachment and comfort grip handle. Add in a four-point hook attachment from a over-molded soft rubber coated hook, that protects your boat from scuffs and...

Buck Algonquin Top Mount Oarlock Sockets

These are genuine bronze oarlock sockets. They are sand cast by Buck Algonquin. They should be used with Bronze oarlocks. Specifications Finish Cast Material Bronze Flange Width 1-1/8 in Flange Length 3-1/4 in Length Under Flange 1-1/4...

Buck Algonquin Angle Mount Oarlock Sockets

These are genuine bronze oarlock sockets. They are sand cast by Buck Algonquin. They should be used with Bronze oarlocks. Specifications Material Bronze Overall Width 4 in. Overall Height 1-1/4 in. Hole ID 1/2 in. C. S. Screw...

Seadog Premium Brass Round Oarlocks

Sold as pairs. Sand cast brass These are very elegant round oarlocks. They would be right at home on a John Welsford Joansa, or any rowboat, for that matter. The alloy is an engineered high class brass for increased durability and corrosion...

Seadog Galvanized Angle Mount Oarlock Sockets

Sold as pairs. These oarlocks and sockets are made of maleable iron that is heavily galvanized by the 'hot dip' method. Some say they are better than Bronze or stainless. They are certainly less expensive.

Buck Algonquin Side Mount Oarlock Sockets

These are genuine bronze oarlock sockets. They are sand cast by Buck Algonquin. They should be used with Bronze oarlocks. Specifications Finish Cast Material Bronze Flange Width 7/8 in Flange Length 3-7/8 in Hub Length 1-3/8 in Hole ID 1/2...

Martinoli Oar Sleeves and collars

Use these to modify a round oar for D-Type oarlocks like the Douglas Oarlock. In the photos below, you can see that there are flats on three sides which align against the flats on the Douglas Oarlock to let the rower know he has the proper angle for...

Seadog Plastic Oarlock Bushings, pair

These bushings provide low friction rowing when used with our Zinc plated steel oarlocks. They are replacements for boats having 5/8" holes for bushings. They can also be set into holes drilled directly into gunwales or wood blocks created specifically...

Oar Leather Kits

Everything needed to leather your own oars Blackburn Kit: with Pete Culler-style "Old School Long Oar Leathers" this kit is an ideal choice for oars rowed off standard oarlocks and oars rowed off thole pins. Top grain vegetable tanned** 4 - 5...

Seadog Premium Brass Angle Mount Oarlock Sockets

These are very elegant brass angle mount oarlock sockets. They would be right at home on a John Welsford Joansa, or any rowboat, for that matter. Not only are these premium sockets nicely finished but they come with nylon bushings. The...

Replacement Bushings for Seadog Premium Brass Oarlocks & Sockets

These are replacements for worn bushings in any of our premium brass oarlock sockets.