{"title":"Raft Components and Accessories","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sawyer-a-oar-lock-single","title":"\"A\" Oar Lock (Single)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are the classic Sawyer \"A\" locks recommended for rowing or rafts in whitewater. They are made from \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMag 70 high strength bronze alloy that is both durable and malleable. The malleable part is important since so they can be bent with out breaking or cracking. This is import for 2 reasons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe can be tuned (sized) to fit your specific oar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe oar lock gives when put under high force from an errant oar. This allows the oar to slip from the oar lock instead of breaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e6 7\/8”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45083484455076,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5082\/8452\/files\/Sawyer_AOarLockSingle1.jpg?v=1790205147"},{"product_id":"better-mounts-oar-towers","title":"Oar Tower (Single)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Better Mounts 8\" Oar Towers are made from forged and heat treated aluminum to maximize strength and minimize weight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey secure to the frame with \u003cstrong\u003etwo U-bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e in order to minimize the chances your oar locks will rotate on your frame unexpectedly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with standard 5\/8” \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/riverhardware.com\/products\/sawyer-a-oar-lock-single\"\u003eoar locks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Delrin bushings increase durability and minimize noise from rowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese oar towers are designed to work with raft frames that have ~ 1 5\/8\" outer diameter tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two U-bolts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/riverhardware.com\/products\/sawyer-a-oar-lock-single\"\u003eOar locks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oar Towers are sold individually\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Better Mounts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113373192356,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5082\/8452\/files\/BetterMounts_OarTowerSingle1.jpg?v=1790204744"},{"product_id":"sawyer-black-mamba-oar-lock-single","title":"Black Mamba Oar Lock (Single)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sawyer Black Mamba Oar Locks have the same design as Canyon Oar Locks but made with improved materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMag 90 Bronze which makes them 25% stronger than the Canyon Oar Locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCerakote coating for protection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese oar locks are the ultimate combination \u003cstrong\u003estrength, durability, and performance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were designed by legendary Grand Canyon boatman and owner of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proriver.com\/\"\u003eProfessional River Outfitters\u003c\/a\u003e Bruce Helin. 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