Old Town Oar Socket User Manual

Oar Socket Kit
Installation
Instructions

Please read kit instructions carefully prior to installation.

Many of our kit installations can be viewed at www.youtube.com/oldtowncanoeandkayak

Part # Description Quantity

.1315.0815 Oar Socket 2
.1315.1278 5” L Shaped Support 2

.1315.3762 Oar Lock 2
.1315.1683 1 ¾” Bolts 4

.1315.1575 2 ½” Bolt 4
.1315.1585 Nylon Lock Nut 8

.1315.1568 Backup Washer 8
.1315.1525 Cap Nuts 4

125 Gilman Falls Road
Building B
Old Town, ME 04468 USA
800-8-KAYAKS

www.oldtowncanoe.com

Tools Required: Drill, 3/8 Wrench, Phillips Screwdriver, Marking Pencil, 3/16”Drill Bit, Tape Measure,
and C- Clamp

If your boat has the Oarlock holes pre-drilled, skip to Step #2 – Attach Pieces to Canoe

Step 1: Drill Holes

Refer to Chart # 1 for the standard measurement of where the Oar Socket is placed on the gunwales. Chart # 1 is for
reference only. You can use the measurements in the chart that match the model of boat you have or you can position the
Oar Socket at any measurement to suite your rowing style and comfort level. Make a mark on the gunwale with a
marking pencil. Repeat on the other side of the boat ensuring the measurements are equal on both sides.

Model From Stern

15’ Square Stern 72”

14’ Osprey 68”
15’ Osprey 76”

Chart 1

Place the Oar Socket on the gunwale so the hole for the Oarlock is outboard the canoe, and the socket is centered on your
mark. See Fig. #1.

Fig. #1

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Oar Socket Kit
Installation
Instructions

125 Gilman Falls Road
Building B
Old Town, ME 04468 USA
800-8-KAYAKS

www.oldtowncanoe.com

Please read kit instructions carefully prior to installation.

Many of our kit installations can be viewed at www.youtube.com/oldtowncanoeandkayak

Place the 5” L – shaped support piece on the underside of the rail as shown in Fig. #2 and clamp the pieces in place.
Drill the holes (4 per socket) through the rail and support piece with a 3/16” drill bit using the socket as a guide.

Step 2: Attach pieces to Canoe

Insert two 1 3/4 bolts down through the top holes in the oar socket, gunwale, and L – support as shown. Place washers on
the bolts and secure with lock nuts. Tighten lock nuts and add a Cap Nut to the end of the bolt. Fig. #3

Insert two 2 ½”” bolts down through the side holes in the oar socket, gunwale, and L – support as shown. Place washers
on the bolts and secure with lock nuts. Tighten nuts. Fig. #3 repeat these steps on other side of the boat.

Fig. #3
Drop Oar Locks into the sockets when you are ready to row.

Fig. #2

Fig. #4

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