Shapes, weights, sections, cox position
Shapes
The single most important factor to consider when choosing a racing
boat is the design weight. To maximise your crew’s speed it is essential that they
row in a boat that is designed for their weight.
As at February 2010, we have 21 different moulds for “Olympic” type racing boats
(7 for 1s, 6 for 2s, 5 for 4s, and 3 for 8s), all based on tried and tested designs,
with proven track records, including FISA's own designs for singles, doubles and fours.
With our range of 21 moulds, which is perhaps the most of any builder, not only will
you be rowing in a boat that was designed for a crew of your weight, and is not a "cut
down" version of some larger boat, but it is likely that you will have a choice of suitable moulds.
To see our latest list of moulds, please contact us.
Crew weights guide
When ordering boats, please specify the average crew weight required in kilogrammes. 1st = 6.35kg, 1lb =0.454kg, with 14lbs to a stone.
| Kg | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 |
| St/lb | 7/1 | 7/12 | 8/9 | 9/6 | 10/3 | 11 | 11/11 | 12/8 | 13/5 | 14/2 | 14/13 | 15/10 | 16/7 | 17/4 |
| lbs | 99 | 110 | 121 | 132 | 143 | 154 | 165 | 176 | 187 | 198 | 209 | 220 | 231 | 242 |
Boat weights
The weight of any particular boat will depend upon the grade (Elite, Club A etc), the rigger type and the size of the boat (crew weight). We can guarantee the weight of our boats, so if this is an important issue for you, please discuss it with us when you make your enquiry.
Sectional Boats
All eights are sectional boats (2 pieces), in line with FISA's rules of racing.
All other boats, singles, doubles and fours can be built as 1 piece boats, or for
easy transportation and storage as 2 piece boats. There is an additional charge for
sections in singles, doubles and fours, and extra sections in eights (ask distributor
for details). There will be an increase in boat weight of approximately 1kg for
singles and doubles, and 2kg for fours and eights.
For sections in 8s and 4s, at the time of order you will have a choice of position
for the section (4/5 split or 6/7 split for 8s, and 2/3 split or section just behind
the rudder for 4s).
Cox position
All eights are stern coxed boats, in line with FISA's rules of racing. Fours can be built either coxless, or coxed (top coxed/front loaders, or as stern coxed boats).