Vintage Oars

thinkxingu · 06-08-2024, 11:35 AM

I've got two wooden oars I've been holding onto for some reason, but if someone here could use them, send me a message with an offer.

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fatlazyless · 06-09-2024, 08:48 AM

What's the length?

Oars with oar locks attached like that make it a lot easier to use than the sloppy fit of oars and oar locks that can be feathered.

You should donate it to Step-Ladders Thrift in Plymouth ... www.facebook.com/LaddersThrift?rdr ..... which has a water sports section in their basement who will price it at about $35, 1/3 a regular new price.

fatlazyless · 06-10-2024, 07:01 AM

Old wood oars like these can be sanded, painted and rowed for another 75-years.

Maybe donate them to the Ladder's Thrift water sports in Plymouth who will price it at $25 to $50.

TheProfessor · 06-17-2024, 08:11 AM

Craigslist.

Someone would jump for oars. And pay for them.

BroadHopper · 06-25-2024, 05:01 PM

You can always ask the Boat Museum. They might like a pair.

icg56 · 06-26-2024, 03:28 PM

If you are refinishing, you should ensure it is not lead-based paint or take extra precautions with dust. Otherwise, it makes a nice project.

FlyingScot · 06-26-2024, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by icg56

If you are refinishing, you should ensure it is not lead-based paint or take extra precautions with dust. Otherwise, it makes a nice project.

Great post! Inexpensive accurate tests available at any hardware store. Very important, especially for children. Old paint like that will shed easily onto your hands

06-08-2024, 11:35 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,433 Thanks: 1,182 Thanked 2,137 Times in 1,324 Posts	Vintage Oars I've got two wooden oars I've been holding onto for some reason, but if someone here could use them, send me a message with an offer. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

06-09-2024, 08:48 AM	#2
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,923 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 306 Thanked 1,056 Times in 769 Posts	What's the length? Oars with oar locks attached like that make it a lot easier to use than the sloppy fit of oars and oar locks that can be feathered. You should donate it to Step-Ladders Thrift in Plymouth ... www.facebook.com/LaddersThrift?rdr ..... which has a water sports section in their basement who will price it at about $35, 1/3 a regular new price. __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

06-10-2024, 07:01 AM	#3
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,923 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 306 Thanked 1,056 Times in 769 Posts	Old wood oars like these can be sanded, painted and rowed for another 75-years. Maybe donate them to the Ladder's Thrift water sports in Plymouth who will price it at $25 to $50. __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

06-25-2024, 05:01 PM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,615 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,115 Times in 801 Posts	Nhbm You can always ask the Boat Museum. They might like a pair. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-26-2024, 03:28 PM	#6
icg56 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 87 Thanks: 3 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Watch for lead paint If you are refinishing, you should ensure it is not lead-based paint or take extra precautions with dust. Otherwise, it makes a nice project.

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06-17-2024, 08:11 AM	#4
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,145 Thanks: 17 Thanked 350 Times in 211 Posts	Craigslist. Someone would jump for oars. And pay for them.

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