solution for squeeky oarlocks.....?

[rancocasrich]

I have an older Polarcraft jon boat. I power with a small outboard but use my wooden oars a lot to troll or just maneuver. The fittings on the boat are too big for my oarlocks and they really squeek when I row. Is there an easy solution for this? I am thinking of wrapping black electricians tape around the pegs to muffle the noise but figure there may be a better idea. Thanks.

 

[redbug]

trolling motor will stop the squeaking and save your back.....
you may try some water proof grease that may help

 

[earl60446]

Most every oarlock I have seen has a plastic insert as a bushing. Maybe you are missing that. Should not be too hard to replace. That plus a bit of white lithium grease would work.
Tim

 

[redbug]

earl60446 » Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:49 pm[/url]"]Most every oarlock I have seen has a plastic insert as a bushing. Maybe you are missing that. Should not be too hard to replace. That plus a bit of white lithium grease would work.
Tim

so your not buying my trolling motor as a fix???


lol

 

[WaterWaif]

Tape will cause a mess. The proper liner replacement the best solution.(Earl is right. ) Some need a dab of parlastic or similar caulk between them and the metal to keep them from falling out. Some are rather than plastic more like nylon with no flange at top and you use the new ones to drive out the old ones. Its messy but for a temporary quieting till you replace them I have lifted oar out and dunked the lock in the water then back in position. If liner is worn to a point that rowing causes metal to metal its time to quit using oars, yaa right, till repaired.

 

[earl60446]

redbug » 07 Jul 2014, 13:55[/url]"]

earl60446 » Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:49 pm[/url]"]Most every oarlock I have seen has a plastic insert as a bushing. Maybe you are missing that. Should not be too hard to replace. That plus a bit of white lithium grease would work.
Tim

so your not buying my trolling motor as a fix???


lol

Sure is a fix for us lazy guys but this man WANTS to row. Could use a bit of rowing myself, keep the "six pack", keg now.. in shape.
Tim

 

[bobberboy]

earl60446 » 39 minutes ago[/url]"]

redbug » 07 Jul 2014, 13:55[/url]"]

earl60446 » Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:49 pm[/url]"]Most every oarlock I have seen has a plastic insert as a bushing. Maybe you are missing that. Should not be too hard to replace. That plus a bit of white lithium grease would work.
Tim

so your not buying my trolling motor as a fix???


lol

Sure is a fix for us lazy guys but this man WANTS to row. Could use a bit of rowing myself, keep the "six pack", keg now.. in shape.
Tim

First off I agree with Redbug. But having said so, I like the squeak of the oars. It's one of the few rewards of rowing. The above is the right fix, nylon, plastic or some bushing between the oar pin and socket. As for the six pack or keg, I've only managed a pony keg so far. Maybe I should start rowing.