How much space between db oars tips....

[spinner53]

.. as mine swing past each other there's about 1/2" of space, (if one should place a thumb over the end, the oars will squeeze it). The boat came this way, the oars have oar rights on them so I never bothered to try anything different ??. One of my front seaters noticed that other boats had more space, I have yet to look so I'm asking now... How much space is there one your boat, what would you recomend.
I don't seem to have any trouble ( other than a flatened thumb a long time ago )?? Just wondering

[wishin]

spinner53,
I asked a similar question last fall, and received some great answers. Do a search in November 2005. Sorry, I don't know how to post the link to the thread.
wishin

[SeanD]

Most folks have the oars set up to not row against the oar stops. So you can roll the oars or adjust your hand position. I have oar rites on mine, but they are located at the top of the wraps so they arent used for rowing, just for holding the oars straight at anchor.

[Coastalfisherman]

This should be a personal thing. I like mine with about 4-6" between the handles, but I have wide shoulders.

[Drachir]

I like mine to be about 12"-15" apart when they are against the oar stops. That makes it more comfortable for me, and I can pull 1 or both oars in a little to avoid rocks, limbs etc. and not worry about pinching my thumbs in between the oar ends. I learned the hard way very many years ago, OUCH!!! :wink: :grin: