Later on I wanted to use this light boat for exercise and human powered fishing for more of a challenge. She rowed poorly due to bad placement of seat and oarlocks (too far forward). She didn't paddle a whole lot better either. Since I grew up rowing dories I knew I preferred rowing over paddling. I found the Piantedosi Rowing Frame the best solution for my needs. She drops right in and held in place by 4 clamps. This shifted my weight further aft for better distribution. The sliding seat also allows for more efficiency by using my legs too. Only problem my dory oars were too short and new 9'6" oars were $300 a pair plus shipping to Hawai'i... ARGH! Instead I went to the local lumber yard and bought two D-Fir closet rods and a pine board, and made my own oars for about $35 total! I bought Scotty rod bases which clamp to the existing oarlocks so using existing rods holders. My first time back in the ocean in almost a year (due to 3rd back surgery and recovery) and I was rewarded with a 31.9 pound Kagami Ulua aka African Pompano. This was on August 15th. My 25 yo son Isaac joined me in his kayak, and is pictured with me on bottom pic. I hope you enjoy the pictures.
