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by almceachran
October 15th, 2010, 7:03 am
Forum: On The Water
Topic: Catamaran conversion
Replies: 8
Views: 19301

Re: Catamaran conversion

Byron - Yes it was the Rocat that got me thinking.

Patrick, Thanks for the lead on Steve Clarke - I will check it out.
by almceachran
October 7th, 2010, 8:54 pm
Forum: On The Water
Topic: Catamaran conversion
Replies: 8
Views: 19301

Re: Catamaran conversion

Thanks James, I have located a spare set of crossbeams and will likely shorten these to give me a beam of around 160cm. I am reluctant to sell the boat and would probably switch back and forth. I am on the ocean so storage, transport is not an issue and the catamaran configuration will handle rough ...
by almceachran
September 26th, 2010, 5:26 pm
Forum: On The Water
Topic: Catamaran conversion
Replies: 8
Views: 19301

Catamaran conversion

I am considering converting my A-class catamaran to a rower. It is 18' long, 7'6" beam and weighs 120lbs. The oarlock would likely have to sit 14" above the waterline for the oars to clear the hulls. I would appreciate advice on issues with the increased angle of the oar, also advice on type of oar....