How do I determine the correct length of oar for my raft or cataraft?
Formula based on 30% inside, 70% outside oar stands, distance oar stand to oar stand, meaning that if your oar stands are 60″ apart then you would want around 28″ (leave about four inches of space for rowing) on the inside and 96″ on the outside for a total of 96″, or 8 oars. For heavier loads on the bigger cats and rafts, 10’ oars are the most common. For the Ocelot and the Wildcat oars can range from 9’-10’, depending on the load and the type of river. On the Puma series rafts 8’-9’ oars will work. For the larger rafts it would be best to stick with the 9’-10’ oars. There are also 1’ extenders can also be added to oars for those trips where they are needed. 23. What is the difference between a Super Lynx and a Sea Tiger? These boat are very similar, but there are a few key differences. The Sea Tiger is 4’ longer, but 3″ narrower than the Super Lynx. The Sea Tiger also has a rudder in the back that can be steered using foot pedals inside the boat. The Sea Tiger is specifically designe
