Oars who has em.

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#16 Post by **mike** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:11 am

I have a wooden oar, never used it but good to have!

mikeherb · #17 Post by **mikeherb** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:38 am

I carry one but it is not required. We use it to extend to the gas dock guys to pull us into the dock (this is when my wife is driving of course

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I finally reviewed the regs in WV and was surprised at how little stuff was required. I grew up in OH and based my preparation on those regs. I wouldn't leave the dock without the stuff I carry though, required or not.

OldePharte · #18 Post by **OldePharte** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:37 pm

I went to the local boat show and talked to Missouri Water Patrol officer, mainly about adding additional lighting, but also discussed the oar issue. She confirmed that the state doesn't require any oars or paddles. However, the Coast Guard does, but if they do a safety check, they typically don't issue a ticket. Thankfully, we see the Cg only on Holiday weekends.

Oh, the WP officers are typically young, good looking, and male. This gal was hot! Getting pulled over by her would take some of the sting out of the ordeal.

curtiscapk · #19 Post by **curtiscapk** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:42 pm

Thanks for asking.

go to page 5 of the article in the link is this the officer
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2005-08- ... ark-orgy/5

OldePharte · #20 Post by **OldePharte** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:27 pm

curtiscapk wrote:Thanks for asking.

go to page 5 of the article in the link is this the officer
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2005-08- ... ark-orgy/5

I don't think so. She didn't have glasses. :tofunny

Honestly, I couldn't pick her out of a line up if I had to. With the Bosslady standing behind me, I had to look at the accident photos behind her while she was answering my questions. But I got a couple quick glances in.

wish2fish · #21 Post by **wish2fish** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:07 am

wish2fish wrote:I thought they were required in KY but it doesn't look Like it!

http://www.boat-ed.com/ky/course/p4-17_checklist.htm

rowing a pontoon with an oar is kinda like chasing and ant up an elephants butt!

I spoke with KY DNR at the boat show and they confirmed it wasn't required but good to have. We talked about how hard it is to row a poontoon but it is likely you could use the wind and steer with the oar.

I have the trolling motor mounted to the outboard so as long as it is not a battery problem I can get the boat to safe location.

Skallywag · #22 Post by **Skallywag** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:52 am

I keep 2 boat hooks on mine. I have just as good a chance of PULLING my boat through the water as I have of oaring it through. Plus the boat hooks double as a 'humane' gaff for those monster Kings I catch.

Edd

moregooder · #23 Post by **moregooder** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:56 pm

Nebraska regs say we got to have them, on the lake with no wind they might help (no wind in NE that's not going to happen) and not worth a s..t on the river. but we still have one.

FloterBoter · #24 Post by **FloterBoter** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:30 am

keep one onboard for beaning beavers.

and liberals.

WaltF · #25 Post by **WaltF** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:11 pm

toondog · #26 Post by **toondog** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:39 pm

sorry repete. :tofunny

toondog · #27 Post by **toondog** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:47 pm

Skallywag wrote:I keep 2 boat hooks on mine. I have just as good a chance of PULLING my boat through the water as I have of oaring it through. Plus the boat hooks double as a 'humane' gaff for those monster Kings I catch.

Edd

i keep one long oar and one extendible hook. the oar doesn't get much use unless i am in a tight situation and i need someone in front and back to help maneuver the boat.

FloterBoter · #28 Post by **FloterBoter** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:07 am

EGlideRider · #29 Post by **EGlideRider** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:37 pm

They are not required in Florida. I can't imagine paddleing my 24 footer anywhere so no I don't carry one.

curtiscapk · #30 Post by **curtiscapk** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:04 pm

welcome aboard egliderider

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