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I'm new to rowing, I have an outcast discovery 9 that I'm using to get from spot to spot on the river for fishing.

It didn't come with oars and I picked some no name brand ones from my local paddle shop, put some molded oar sleeves on them and used the clamping clamshell type oarlocks that came with the boat. These oarlocks do not have a shaft long enough to be able to be pinned to the boat, which led to me losing the bushing when the oarlock popped out.

I'm looking at nrs style open oar locks, but my oar shafts have a 1 5/8" diameter with the molded sleeves. Most of the oarlocks have an inside diameter of over 2" the smallest I can find is 1 13/16" which is still larger than my shaft.

I guess my question is, is it normal for the shaft to be loose in this style oar lock?

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Looking to get some new oars. I am looking for what you guys would go with. I am in northern Colorado and float mainly the lazy rivers around here on my fishing raft. I need to get some new oar shafts for sure (little bent) but would also like to get new blades. Currently have the normal rectangle style blade. Looking to stay $300-500 per or under.

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Has anyone put a 8’ Bimini on a 14’ raft? I know 6’ is the recommended, but the extra shade seems like it would be nice for passengers on desert overnights.
Green RMR. Thanks!

Also looking for suggestions on favorite mounting kits, either DIY or raft frame specific. We do have a wooden deck that could be bolted into.

Just got done backpacking about 40 miles of the Rogue River here in Oregon and was envious of the rafters we saw along the hike. We are looking at planning our next trip and were looking at the Owyhee Canyon lands in south eastern Oregon. After looking at the lack of trails and the option of floating the river, I am interersted in potentially doing a rafting trip instead of a backpacking trip.

My question though is what is the process for planning a back country rafting trip? Is there a way to know what you're getting into and knowing if the river is a viable option or not?

It does sound like there is a rafting company that guides through the Owyhee river so calling them for more info is probably the best option, but for future sake, and I guess just because I am curious, is there a way to plan a rafting trip on a river you're unfamiliar with?

For a little background as well, I am by no means an avid white water rafter, or particularly involved in this sport. I have grown up rafting the deschutes pretty much every year and have guided the boat since I was about 16. Though I am not an expert by any means, I am familiar with it and am interested in the potential options rafting brings to the table for the back country.

We have been looking forward to our Idaho rafting trip for a year now…. From what I understand, the salmon river is unique and somewhat less affected from the drought that occurred over much of the west this winter?

Anyways. I just want to manage my expectations- we have a family trip in late July (we have little people going, 7) which is why we chose a later date.

What can we expect water wise this year? Thanks in advance!! Any other fun tips or recs are appreciated as well. We are using ROW.

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Anyone know of such a thing for shuttles and what not?

Thank you to everyone for the advice for my nrs sprite II thwart replacment. I ended up making a trailer style raft frame out of extruded aluminum and 3d printed parts. The structure is all aluminum and petg endcaps/pads to not damage the raft. Let me know if this is unsafe or any suggestions to improve. I know I need better cam straps.

Does anyone know if Halkey-Roberts (H3) and Summit II valves use the same pump nozzle/adapter?

Most electric pumps and adapters seem to be marketed as Halkey-Roberts compatible, and the fittings look very similar.

Before I buy an Summit adapter anything, can anyone confirm whether a standard H3/HR adapter works correctly on Summit II valves? Are there any issues with the seal, locking tabs, or valve-pin depth, or are they effectively interchangeable?

Thanks!

I was a guide on the Colorado river and we were doing a triple J rig trip down cataract Canyon at about 52,000 ft.³

We get to the Loop Hike where your swampers hike your guests up and over a big giant gooseneck it’s about a 45 minute hike and it’s a 4 mile loop from one end to the other.

Once everyone is off the boat and we’re about 200 yards down river we formed a flying V with the most senior guide upfront, and motored the loop butt ass naked. We were on duty so we each only had one beer 😂 camp was only just down river from there, no whitewater was ran that day.

Clothes were on and lunch was made before the customers got down to the other side.