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Manimal
08-11-2006, 09:46 AM
Can someone recommend an oar length for a u-built pontoon i have?

Its an old buck bags frame with new 7.5' pontoons.

Thanks for your help.



Adipose
08-11-2006, 10:22 AM
A quick search shows most 7.5' - 8' pontoon boats use a 6' oar. This is a link for the 8' Bucksbag...

http://www.bucksbags.com/cm_item.asp?id=169
PT
08-11-2006, 12:00 PM
A quick search shows most 7.5' - 8' pontoon boats use a 6' oar. This is a link for the 8' Bucksbag...

http://www.bucksbags.com/cm_item.asp?id=169

But, after using either 7 or 7.5' oars you'd never want to use the 6 footers again. 7' would be perfect.
tythetier
08-11-2006, 12:15 PM
I Used 7' Oars On My Buddies Toon. They Worked Great. The Ones He Had Were A Plastic Composite And Took One Hell Of A Beating Running Through Some Shallow Rapids.

The Boat Was An 8' Toon Bucks Bags Too If I Remember Right.

Ty
Tony Mull
08-11-2006, 04:45 PM
you'll be happier with 7's
Jerry Daschofsky
08-11-2006, 07:53 PM
I would go with 7-7.5. I never EVER used the standard oars. In fact, I usually use longer then suggested. On my 10' boat I'm using 8-9' oars on them. Work fine for me.
FishyBusiness
08-12-2006, 01:42 PM
There are times for 6' and times for 7'. When floating rivers in the summer that are super low, a 6' oar is great but when on a lake or river with higher flows the 7' oars give you more bite/traction. A good alturnative is to buy 6' oars from Buck's and also buy the 1' extensions. This way you're prepared for all situations.