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Gaco oarlocks are light, strong and constructed from UV and corrosion resistant black polypropylene. The mounting pin (thole pin) is 10mm (3/8") hardened 316 SS for strength. Gaco oarlocks feature lower friction in both the horizontal and vertical planes and are naturally quiet in operation. The advanced design promotes a long service life that also prevents wear to the oars. Fits oars up to 2-1/4" in diameter. The set includes an adapter sleeve for use with a standard 1/2" rowlock socket. Oars Not Included.
NOTE: If extra sockets are required, simply drill a hole in wood for the pin. A 7/16" (11mm) hole for softwood and a 13/32" (10.5mm) hole for hardwood can serve as an extra socket.
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The Gaco Kit contains: 2 Oarlocks + 2 sockets + adaptor sleeves for existing sockets & fitting instructions.
Fitting the Rowlock to the oars
1. Lay the oars alongside each other so that the blades are together. Open the gate of the rowlock by pressing a screw driver into the the bottom of the slot at the front top of the rowlock.
2. Pull the gate open and slip the rowlock over the shaft of the oar.
3. Press the clip on the end of the gate shut. Repeat these steps with the second rowlock. The rowlocks must be mounted so that the arrows on top are pointing towards each other.
4. You now have a port and starboard oar. They will function much better if they are mounted so that arrow on the top of the rowlock is facing the bow when rowing. NB: If your rowlock sleeves have lugs on them you will need to cut them off with a knife (a simple task).
Fitting the Adapter Sleeves
1. Heat in the oven at 266 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
2. Remove from the oven and immediately slip on the moistened pin as far as possible with the help of a gardening glove.
BRAND:
Gaco
Type:
Oarlocks
Questions & Answers about Gated Oarlock:
2012-07-13PAUL HEMKER asked: I have very narrow rails and need to use side mount sockets. The supplied sleeves are too tight on the Gaco shafts to slip on and if pushed on then are too tight in the bronze side mount sockets. Is there a simple solution?
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2012-07-13JOHN MERRELL: Hello Paul,
We had a Crawford Melonseed Skiff and the bronze oarlocks wouldn't keep the oars in place. We ordered the gated oarlocks and that solved the problem. They were simple to install, but pay attention to the directions as they need to face a certain direction in order to work properly. Hope this helps...John
2012-07-14GAETON ANDRETTA: Try a dry lube like McLube on the outside of the sleeves.
Side mount sockets are available that acomodate the gaco locks with sleeves.
Hope this helps.
gja
2012-07-14TOM CRISCIONE: The sleeves are optional...try using without sleeves
2012-07-15JOHN FULLER: Paul, I had a similar problem with my 1942 old town square stern with side mount sockets. I didn"t want to drill a 5/8 hole in the inwale for the gaco sockets. I cut the supplied sleeve in half and filed a chamfor on one end. I put the sleeves in the freezer to shrink them and then carefully tapped them in the sockets with a hammer. This worked good but the shaft of the oarlock would not slide in, to tight. I am going to purchase a 13/32 drill bit and carefully drill out the sleeves in place and this will allow the oarlock shaft to fit in the socket.The directions call for a 13/32 drill bit if you want to make up extra rowing spots by building your own sockets. Hope this helps you.
2012-01-09A shopper asked: Do they float? I have a Walker Bay 8, and like the floating oarlocks.
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2012-01-09GARY HARTWELL: They do not float
2012-01-13PHILIP WAGENBACH: I do not think they would float, however they will not likely come off the oars if dropped in water especially if you have a stop at the top of the oar. I also think that they could easily be made to float with the addition of some foam.
I am very happy with these oarlocks. Hope this helps
2011-09-13A shopper asked: Which sleeve would work best for these oarlocks? I have an alumacraft aluminum jon boat and would need side mount sockets but the top edge is rounded on the boat. Any suggestions? Thanks.
I'm using these oarlocks on a homebuilt 14 foot skiff, on protected flat water (Erie canal) with homebuilt oars. The oars have an elliptical cross section which the Gaco locks handle with no ...Read complete review
I'm using these oarlocks on a homebuilt 14 foot skiff, on protected flat water (Erie canal) with homebuilt oars. The oars have an elliptical cross section which the Gaco locks handle with no problem. The only hangup is that the inboard loom of the oars is square, and sometimes the transition zone from square to elliptical kind of jams in the lock as I release and feather, but that is purely a local problem, and I'm working on developing buttons to deal with that. Apart from that, though, these oarlocks are very nice indeed. There is absolutely no tendency to rise out of the socket, and they are dead quiet (useful for fishing). Further, they provide a very smooth action throughout the stroke. Also, they happily accommodate my non-standard, elliptical shafts throughout a feathered stroke, and the polypropylene bearing surface is very easy on the finish on the oars. I would certainly get them again - indeed, I will use them on the next boat I build, without question. I heartily recommend them.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Handle with care
I had a great first and only row with these, and then while bringing the boat in one of the oars got stuck in the weeds on the shore and the plastic hold broke. ...Read complete review
I had a great first and only row with these, and then while bringing the boat in one of the oars got stuck in the weeds on the shore and the plastic hold broke. That should be metal IMO.[...] I used it once and it broke, would like to get some info on warranty and get back out there and start rowing again. [...]
Both locks of the first pair I got broke during installation. The locking tab broke on one, and the other lock broke as I "Tapped" the sleeve onto the other's pin. Jamestown's excellent service dept rushed me a replacement pair. Of this second pair, one broke as I opened it to place around the oar. They probably work well if they can be successfully installed, but three broken out of four during installation???
The basic idea is great, but the manufacturer should put a few pair in the hands of potential users and get their results/reactions to improve the latch, and maybe a hinge for the gate. I'm tempted to purchase one more pair and install VERY GENTLY.
I have nothing but praise for Jamestown Distributor service.
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1/26/2011
5.0
Gaco oarlocks
By PTW
from Port Townsend, WA
About Me Advanced
Pros
Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Lightweight
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter
Cons
Best Uses
Rowing dinghy
Comments about Gaco Gated Oarlock:
Well thought out product and will work just right for our dinghy. Gaco has great oars too.
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12/12/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
Handle with care
By Geno
from Winter Haven
About Me Beginner
Pros
Adjustable
Cons
Fragile
Best Uses
Advanced Paddling Techniques
Comments about Gaco Gated Oarlock:
I had a great first and only row with these, and then while bringing the boat in one of the oars got stuck in the weeds on the shore and the plastic hold broke. That should be metal IMO.[...] I used it once and it broke, would like to get some info on warranty and get back out there and start rowing again. [...]
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No
11/13/2010
5.0
rowing made easy
By falcolnxp
from utah
About Me Casual/ Recreational
Pros
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter
Cons
Best Uses
Day Trips
River Running
Comments about Gaco Gated Oarlock:
quiet lake to whitewater
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6/19/2010
4.0
Opening Procedure
By jpsIII
from Old Lyme CT USA
About Me Advanced
Pros
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter
Cons
Opening procedure
Best Uses
Day Trips
Touring
Comments about Gaco Gated Oarlock:
The locks are unquestionably of thoughtful design. But the opening procedure -- using a screwdriver and pressing quite firmly against the locking tab -- invites wear and distortion of the locking tab if the locks are installed and removed very often. Installation on the oars is thus is a bit of a one-way street if one is to avoid chewing up the tab and risking later disconnections. Perhaps a stiff, plastic, unlocking tool could be included with the locks.
6/16/2010
4.0
Long Lasting
By Cobber
from Far South Tasmania, Australia
About Me Casual/ Recreational
Pros
Adjustable
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Snaps onto oar
Cons
Unusual appearance
Best Uses
Day Trips
River Running
Touring
Comments about Gaco Gated Oarlock:
I have been using the Gaco oarlocks on my 12 foot Cadet class dinghy since 2003. I used the half inch adapter sleeves on the pins and they have worked perfectly. the previous owner of my dinghy had tried unsuccessfully to prevent damage to the leather oar sleeves by taping leather fingers cut from old gloves onto the old metal horn type oarlock. Since fitting the Gacos I have noticed that the wear on the oars has ceased and the oarlocks have shown negligible wear themselves. It is pleasing to use these silent oarlocks in the quiet of the Hastings bay where I live.
[...] they broke the first day in use. Granted, I am not particularly smooth or gentle, but I expected more than an hour's use.
4/26/2009
4.0
So far, so good
By Jim
from Utica, NY
About Me Recreational
Pros
Minimizes Fatigue
Quiet
Smooth
Cons
Best Uses
Day Trips
Touring
Comments about Gaco Gated Oarlock:
I'm using these oarlocks on a homebuilt 14 foot skiff, on protected flat water (Erie canal) with homebuilt oars. The oars have an elliptical cross section which the Gaco locks handle with no problem. The only hangup is that the inboard loom of the oars is square, and sometimes the transition zone from square to elliptical kind of jams in the lock as I release and feather, but that is purely a local problem, and I'm working on developing buttons to deal with that. Apart from that, though, these oarlocks are very nice indeed. There is absolutely no tendency to rise out of the socket, and they are dead quiet (useful for fishing). Further, they provide a very smooth action throughout the stroke. Also, they happily accommodate my non-standard, elliptical shafts throughout a feathered stroke, and the polypropylene bearing surface is very easy on the finish on the oars. I would certainly get them again - indeed, I will use them on the next boat I build, without question. I heartily recommend them.
3/17/2009
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Great design and manufacturing execution
By He who rows
from Greenwich Cove, CT
About Me Recreational
Pros
Frictionless operation
Minimizes Fatigue
Cons
Best Uses
Utility boat rowing
Comments about Gaco Gated Oarlock:
Great feel - I use these on a 13ft whaler with sculling oars from an old Alden rowing shell and sitting in the bow position - 250 strokes to and from our moored sailboat with no sound and no resistance from these slick oarlocks - better than using the 25 hp outboard which remains tilted up on the transom - they also handle the D shape shaft of these older sculls - bought a second pair for our Dyer Dink which I expect will be just as satisfying.
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