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Replace those old oar blades!

December 31, 2008 • 2 Comments

You think maybe it's time for some new blades??

You think maybe it's time for some new blades??

If you’ve got old, damaged blades on your drift boat oars, it’s time to change them out since winter steelhead season is now kicking into high gear. Don’t put it off! It’s quick and easy and will greatly improve your boat’s performance (and safety). Here’s how:

First, use a blade to break the seal at the joint where the shaft and blade meet.

First, use a blade to break the seal at the joint where the shaft and blade meet.

Next, remove the screw that locks the blade into the shaft.

Next, remove the screw that locks the blade into the shaft.

Now, wedge the old blade somewhere solid so you can twist it off.

Now, wedge the old blade somewhere solid so you can twist it off.

Insert the new blade, hit the hole with some waterproof caulk and replace the screw.

Insert the new blade, hit the hole with some waterproof caulk and replace the screw.

Let the goop set overnight and BINGO...you're done! Now, wasn't that easy??

Let the goop set overnight and BINGO...you're done! Now, wasn't that easy??

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2 Responses to Replace those old oar blades!

  1. Lee says:
    June 4, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    JD……….I HAVE A 16′ WIDE BOTTOM. I HAVE 9′ WOODEN OARS AND I AM CONSIDERING PURCHASING NEW OARS. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT 10′ OARS ON A BOAT THAT SIZE, WILL THEY GIVE MORE OARING POWER OR WILL THEY BE TOO LONG?

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