Sculling Made Simple

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Check out this creative new device our friends at Duckworks are offering. The Scullmatix looks like a brilliant, stowable form of auxiliary propulsion for trailersailers.

From the site:  (www.duckworksbbs.com/gear/scullmatix/index.htm)

The principal behind the Scullmatix is very simple: The offset between the handle and the oar causes the blade to turn to the proper angle to move the boat when you sweep the handle in one direction. Then, when you sweep the other way, the handle shifts the angle the other to keep you moving. It is only necessary to keep your grip somewhat loose to allow the handle to make this shift. Watch the two videos and you will get the idea.

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written by Bruce, April 07, 2009
Wonder if this would work on a 3000# catboat. I just removed the engine mount from a Mystic 20 and would rather row - but this seems even simpler and one oar only. Seems key is getting thee rhythm - not speed of the stroke. Anyone with experience?
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written by Steve Haines, April 07, 2009
It might, but the Mystic seems big for that. I'm going to repower mine, but I don't know what with.

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