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Marine Hardware
 All of our traditional hardware is made of Manganese
Bronze, using patterns as much as a century old. We
offer a wide selection of oarlocks, oar sockets, specialty
hardware, and accessories to complement fine boats.
We also offer Adirondack Guide Boat Hardware.
Extensively used prior to WWII, these
rowlocks are still seen today on many antique boats
and canoes. The customer demand for these reproductions
has prompted us to make them once again. They are supplied
in polished (shown) or burnished Manganese Bronze.
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Made of brass these safety chains are used with horn oarlocks to attach them to the oar socket to prevent loss.
Modeled after a pair of Rushton oarlocks from the
Mystic Seaport Collection, our outriggers extend 4" on
each side and allow for an oar of about a foot longer
when extended. Cast of Manganese Bronze, the overall
length is 11-1/4" with a mounting plate width
of 1-5/6". They accept a standard 1/2" pin
oarlock.
Used primarily on sailboats these oarlocks
lift up in the socket then swing down to hang out of
the way inside the boat when not in use. They are available
in a #1 size only.
Often referred to as a "pinned" oarlock, a 3/16" pin
holds the oar permanently in the oarlock. The
disadvantage of this style is that you cannot
feather the oar and the oar shaft is weakened
by the drilled hole for the pin. Still many folks
grew up with this oarlock and prefer it because
it holds the oars in the rowing position.
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We are often asked "which is better?" As long as the oars are properly sized
for the boat it is a matter of personal preference. Round oarlocks stay on the
oar once leathers and buttons are applied whereas the oar can be removed from
horn oarlocks.
Standard horn oarlocks are available in #1 size (2-1/4" inside diameter). Round
oarlocks are available in #0 (2" inside diameter) and #1 (2 1/4" inside diameter).
We also cast a size #1 1/2 " (2-1/2" inside diameter) for large oars. All oarlocks
have a standard 1/2" diameter
pin.
We offer three choices of oar sockets. Top mounts provide the
strongest mounting method and attach to the top of the gunwale. Often a block
is used to facilitate installation. Angle mount sockets attach
to the inside of the gunwale and are screwed on the top and side. They are the
second strongest mounting option. Side mount sockets are attached
with screws into the side of the gunwale and, while adequate for most applications,
are the least strong of the three options. All sockets are for a standard 1/2" diameter
oarlock pin.
The end to lost or stolen oars. Drill a hole in your boat seat; put the shaft
through the seat with the top over the oars; and a padlock through the hole in
the shaft. Also great for securing oars in the dinghy when towing!
Made of Manganese Bronze with a polished finish. |
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