Boat Oars & Paddles

 While shopping at your favorite boat or fishing accessories store, it can easy to assume oars and paddles are all for essentially the same universal process. While this rings true, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do some light research online to find the set that’s a fit for you and your party. Manufacturers like West Marine, Confluence Holdings, Perko, Walker Bay and Carlisle Paddles all make a diverse array of kayak paddles, oars and boat parts.

A day out on the ocean in a sea kayak will not only give you a great sense of the outdoors, it will also give you a hearty workout. Replacing your boat engine parts with...   more

 While shopping at your favorite boat or fishing accessories store, it can easy to assume oars and paddles are all for essentially the same universal process. While this rings true, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do some light research online to find the set that’s a fit for you and your party. Manufacturers like West Marine, Confluence Holdings, Perko, Walker Bay and Carlisle Paddles all make a diverse array of kayak paddles, oars and boat parts.

A day out on the ocean in a sea kayak will not only give you a great sense of the outdoors, it will also give you a hearty workout. Replacing your boat engine parts with your arms and back can be strenuous, so be sure to always have a boat first aid and medical kit and a set of waterproof boat flares and signaling devices in the event of an emergency.

While conventional paddles are made of wood, new technology has allowed rowing to be more accessible to the general boating community. Before you make your purchase, be sure to do some research on exactly how much weight you’re comfortable carrying on your kayak or canoe. Consider the size of your vessel, especially if it’s a one-person craft. Don’t forget to consider next generation items such as titanium collapsible oars and paddles as well.