How to Select the Right Size Rowing Oars
Selecting the right size wooden oars for your rowing boat is as important as remembering to put the bung in!
Please use our convenient table to discover the correct oar length for your rowing boat without having to calculate lengthy formulas!
*(The Span is the measurement of distance between the port & starboard rowlock plates)
| Span Measurement* | Heyland Marine’s Recommended Oar Length | |
| 3.4′ Span | 5.6′ Oars | |
| 3.8′ Span | 6′ Oars | |
| 4′ Span | 6.6’Oars | |
| 4.4′ Span | 7′ Oars | |
| 4.8′ Span | 7.6′ Oars | |
| 5′ Span | 8′ Oars | |
| 6′ Span | 9′ Oars | |
| 6.6′ Span | 10′ Oars |