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July 18, 2015 at 6:27 pm
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Shaw & Tenney Oar Length Formula for Correctly Fitted Oars
Inboard length of the loom equals ½ the span between the oarlocks + 2″
Total length of oar equals 1/7 of inboard length multiplied by 25
Distance from the center of leather to end of grip equals 7/25 of the total length of the oar
Oars measured according to this formula will have a leverage ratio of 7:18.
Measuring oars drawing
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West Marine rounded it to 7 feet