Row, row, row your Mac

[K9Kampers]

I carry a paddle onboard for safety / legal reasons, tho I've not yet tried to use it to move my Mac. On the last leg of my last cruise, amidst no wind & ailing motor, I was dreaming up a mod to enable emergency rowing. At home, on the trailer, with a pair of 7 foot oars in hand, I visualized mounting oarlocks just aft of the cabin, so as to be able to stand forward of the helm pedastal and row. I realized my 7 footers would be to short, probably needing something closer to 9 or 10 ft.

Has anybody tried rowing a Mac? What do you think of this idea?

[hvolkhart]

I know guys who are using a belt and suspenders to hold their pans in place. I have not heard of people who are so afraid to loose their pans that they also hold their pans with their hands at all time.
The Mac already has 2 engines sail and motor. I don’t think I want to carry two 9’ to 10’ paddle with me.

For legal reasons I can show the cost guard my fly swatter.

[Francis]

Instead of using 2 paddles, why not use just 1, and opperate it like a gondola in italy?

Do you think that might work?

[johnnyonspot]

Instead of using 2 paddles, why not use just 1, and opperate it like a gondola in italy?

Do you think that might work?

You could have a rubber flipper fabricated and attach it to the end of the oar to increase its effectiveness.

[kmclemore]

How about dual paddle-wheels on both sides of the boat?

Heck, it worked for Robert Fulton and John Fitch.

[eric3a]

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[Terry]

I believe it was MadMike that fabricated the first oars for the Mac. As was explained to me, one can get oarlocks attached to a track car and mount them on the genoa track, then simply put the 10' collapsable oars in the locks and stand and row. I suppose one might use this method as a means to limp into the marina with a broken motor and no sails since many places do not allow sail power in the marina.

[ronacarme]

I can't get into my slip under sail. I was stranded several times by a dying motor ( before learning of the propensity of e10 gas to gum closed the float valve on a 2000 Evinrude 4 stroke and that Michigan law does not require gas stations to warn of alcohol content if not over 10%). I can't justify the expense of a secondary OB and a motorized dink. X freeboard is to high to use paddles. Thus, I would welcome details for light weight oars and mounting and using same on my X.
Ron

[eric3a]

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[James V]

Tow boat US full coverage. No room for the oars on board.

[Francis]

I did see an old guy one time rowing in his boat into Mission Bay in San Diego, as we were motoring out. I was with Timmy Z and we were just talking about a guy that did that, and then here he comes around the point and into the channel. I am thinking he had a 32' or so boat. I'm not sure, but it was bigger than our Macs. It was a pretty interesting thing to see. He did have some pretty long oars though. So I guess it could be done, it just takes some will power to do it.

[Gerald Gordon]

I guess you have a choice:

Die at sea or die at the oars. Don't forget to chain yourself to them. It will look so kool. Imagine the headlines Maybe it's proof the Romans had Macs?

[maddmike]

Oars are a nice addition for:

(1) Traveling 1200 miles down a swift current (mostly no wind) river where its 500 miles between gas stations.

(2) Backing up to a beach while saving your prop.

(3) Nice things to let sit in the water and float attached to the oar locks so drunk idiots in Donzi's don't try to raft to your boat at the local beach bar after dark.

(4) Little exercise back rowing while on the hookfrom time to time.

(5) Poles for beach tent shade.

(6) Fending off local vendors, grumpy sea lions, and ex-girl friends.

Etc.

MM

[johnnyonspot]

I did see an old guy one time rowing in his boat into Mission Bay in San Diego, as we were motoring out. I was with Timmy Z and we were just talking about a guy that did that, and then here he comes around the point and into the channel. I am thinking he had a 32' or so boat. I'm not sure, but it was bigger than our Macs. It was a pretty interesting thing to see. He did have some pretty long oars though. So I guess it could be done, it just takes some will power to do it.

Was there anyone else beating the drum to keep the oarsman in rythm?

[Sleepy]

Heck, Put on your harness and jump in the water and do the Jack LaLanne.