"Dave" wrote in message
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Gotta buy some new oars for a newly acquired dinghy. The question is what
size. Dinghy is an 8' Atlantic. I'd guess the beam must be about 54,"
though
it seems wider when I throw it on the car top. So do I need 5 1/2 ft.
oars,
or 6'?


I have found that for the best rowing ability a longer oar is better. They
don't store well, however, so if you want to be able to row up the side of
your boat or dock, leave the oars in the oar locks and set the blade into
the boat it will need to be a lot shorter.

Rod