Dreher Sculls

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We’re pleased to offer Dreher Hatchet and Macon fixed length carbon sculls manufactured by the Durham Boat Company, to accompany any of our rigs. We’ve found these to be the lightest, most durable and technically advanced sculls on the market today. These sculls are simply beautiful and offer seamless fit and finish.

Durham Boat Company introduced boron enhanced carbon sweeps and sculls in 1995. The high modulus sculls are overall the lightest weight sculls offered on the market today and provide the best overall swing weight characteristics. On the recovery, lower swing weight results in far less energy usage and is especially helpful in reducing fatigue, as the stroke rating goes up.

The design of the shaft/blade stem attachment point on Dreher Sweeps and Sculls is worthy of mention. The transition point between the blade stem and shaft is almost seamless. That is to say, the diameter of the Dreher blade stem is not as large as on other brands, nor is the shaft to blade stem transition as abrupt. As a result, the overall performance of Dreher oars are superior, especially as the stroke rate goes higher. Less effort goes into releasing the oar from the water, while less friction is observed on the drive as well. The result is smoother entry and extraction, which can be felt and appreciated by rowers who have tried other brands.

Designed for optimum performance, Dreher oars are lightweight, rigid and built to last. All shafts are autoclave-cured at high temperature & pressure for maximum strength and durability.

Additionally, Dreher components are modular and easily replaced, if necessary. Blades, handles and shafts can be readily removed. The blade is held on with high termperature hot melt adhesive and can be removed with an industrial grade heat gun or torch.

Specifications:

Fixed handle set at a length of 289 cm with a midpoint collar setting of 88 cm

Replaceable blade

Blade size/type: BB2198

Collars and Sleeves: Present style Martinoli black sleeves with red and green collars

Handle Size: Medium only

Grip type: STS (black)

Construction: Unidirectional carbon pre-preg and syntactic foam core for the blade

Weight/Stiffness: Superlight; less stiff circular shaft (3# or under)

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