[Rhodes22-list] Sculling oar? ?for Bob Fletcher ?for Bob Weber

[Robert Skinner]

Ed,

I have used the skulling method with the rudder, and it is 
in no way adequate as emergency propulsion for 1/2 mile.  
I have also used a regular paddle on a small sailboat to 
skull, and it was much more efficient.

I'll stand by the use of a longer oar which can be knocked 
down, requires little storage space, is light weight, 
requires no battery, is cheap, and can be lashed to the 
transom if pins or an oar lock are not already installed.

Now that I think of it, I might make an extention piece 
for an off-the-shelf paddle some time just for the sake of 
the experiment.  If, as, and when the spirit strikes me, 
I'll share the results.  

Others with experience with skulling oars might chime in 
here.

/Robert Skinner
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Tootle wrote:
> ...
> Bob Skinner,
>       The next time you sail your boat, put the bottom of the rudder at
> about 45 degrees and try sculling.  You do not need a special oar.  You will
> scare poor Dave off with the words of a special oar and oarlock.  The R22
> sculls quite fine with the rudder angled a little up.  Try it.  Just
> remember it is forward and forward turns only.  This technique does work for
> docking.