Drop-in Rowing Unit

Arguably the best sliding seat unit in the sport, the Piantedosi monorail design is simple, elegant, and stiff, with an exceptionally smooth slide. Multiplies the horsepower of a human being by bringing to bear nearly every muscle in your body. Sliding seat boats offer absolutely terrific low-impact cardio workouts.

This seat is required equipment for the Annapolis Wherry, Annapolis Wherry Tandem, Expedition Wherry, and Oxford Shell MK1; these boats were designed around the Piantedosi unit. These rigs also fit the Mill Creek 16.5, Northeaster Dory, and the Chester Yawl with our custom fit-kits, or any rowing craft at least 15 feet long with a clear space for installation. (Boats shorter than 15 feet long will have a hobby-horsing problem as the rower slides forward and back on the seat.) Supplied with Concept 2 oarlocks, composite seats, and foot stretchers. Unfortunately, wooden seats and foot stretchers are no longer an option.

Various fit-kits are needed to adapt the rig to different CLC interior configurations. Use the drop-down to select the unit for your CLC boat model. Sculling oars are to be used with the drop-in rowing unit. They are 9' 6" in length, with two different blade styles; see below for more info.

The units are handmade in the USA in small production runs. Please call or email to confirm the turn-around time if you need a unit immediately.

[Drop-in Rowing Unit Assembly Instructions PDF]

Wanted: Used Drop-in Rowing Units

Do you have a used rowing unit or sculling oars that you no longer need? If they are in good condition, we may like to buy them from you.

Email details and photos to: ed@clcboats.com