What length oars for a Walker Bay 8?

mgphl52 · Post by **mgphl52** » Sep 15th, '16, 12:39

I just picked up a used WB8 without oars. I want to get a set of wooden oars but I have no idea how long they should be...
Anyone out there that regularly rows a WB8 or similar sized dinghy have a suggestion?

Thanks!

Jeff D · Post by **Jeff D** » Sep 16th, '16, 06:34

The oars that came with mine are 77".

mgphl52 · Post by **mgphl52** » Sep 16th, '16, 08:35

Thanks!

Tom Keevil · Post by **Tom Keevil** » Sep 17th, '16, 10:39

We use 7 ft oars on our 8 ft Fatty Knees.

tjr818 · Post by **tjr818** » Sep 17th, '16, 11:04

Here is a link to what the experts recommend:

http://www.shawandtenney.com/productdisplay/flat-blade

mgphl52 · Post by **mgphl52** » Sep 17th, '16, 13:16

tjr818 wrote:Here is a link to what the experts recommend:

http://www.shawandtenney.com/productdisplay/flat-blade

Thanks! That sounds perfect.
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