All original Alden OarMaster I drop-in rowing unit in pristine condition for $575. This rowing setup can be used with many boats including many Alden singles and doubles, a wherry, skiff and even with a canoe. If you’ve got an old Alden to restore, OarMaster I has the ability to fit all Alden 18s, Alden 16s and Alden Martins, plus the Alden Ocean Kayak.
Bit more old world charm on this unit, would suit a wooden boat with the wooden seat, foot stretchers and open metal oarlocks. Use it as is or remove the extra wooden frame base that lifts it 2 1/2 inches higher. The wing riggers measure 64 inches across, oarlock to oarlock.
Oars are shown for example only, they have been sold. No oars offered here.
Here are the key rowing unit measurements:
Base width: 12 inches
Base length: 47 inches
Base length including foot stretcher extension: 53 inches
Riggers span: 64 inches oarlock to oarlock
Clearance for rigger over gunwales as seen: 14 inches (you can adapt the bottom frame for more or less clearance height)
Height of wooden base platform: 2 1/2 inches
Posted by: Matt Neugard (Port Townsend, WA - US)