Smokercraft 14

[Joliver17]

I have a 1981 smokercraft 14’, I have been looking at the new ones; how do you row the boat if the motor does and there is no middle seat?

 

[Joliver17]

I have a 1981 smokercraft 14’, I have been looking at the new ones; how do you row the boat if the motor does and there is no middle seat?

Should have read motor dies

 

[MRS]

It is called paddling not fun but can be done.....

 

[Joliver17]

I rowed a lot in the old boat from the middle seat, the one I’m looking at does not have a middle seat across the center, I’m trying to figure out where to place oars

 

[Old Ironmaker]

Yep, paddling, and it is slow and difficult to do. If you don't have oar pin receivers then you are paddling not rowing. Most 14' tinnies have a middle seat for support as well as comfort.

 

[southkogs]

You can add oar locks on the gunwales. Then you just need something to sit on ... cooler or whatever. Not a perfect setup, but better than drifting.

 

[JimS123]

My woodie has oarlocks next to the aft seat. If the boat doesn't have them, install a pair where its most convenient to sit.