setting skiff up for traditional rowing?

[bob g]

i am uncomfortable rowing with the sliding seat. i cannot overcome the balance problem. i would like to install a fixed low seat and oarlocks. i am thinking of ways to extend the oarlocks out a ways(4-10"). any ideas from anyone. thanks

[Tom Hoffman]

You might want to post this question in the Wooden Boat Forum "Building and Repair" or do a search there. Since it is a little bit of a hassle to get set up to post. May be just the search.

Here is the link:

http://www.woodenboatvb.com/vbulletin/u ... ay.php?f=1

[bob g]

thanks tom, i've been a long term poster on woodenboat but for some reason i have been stopped from posting there in the last few weeks. btw i have sold the boats and bought a great rowing machine. but i still use the lifejacket

[Tom Hoffman]

Send an e-mail to Scott on WBF and tell him the problem, I had a similar issue. Was resolved quickly.

Tom....

[bob g]

i did that twice without response. it's no big deal. there are other forums and ways to find information.

[Antiqua]

Have a look at my proposed modification to a sliding outrigger instead of sliding seat.