Originally Posted by CaptainBob
Another vote for the Avon. The rowlocks with encapsulated oars are totally pants. Avon rows so well we got rid of the outboard. Oars don't go wrong.
Good news I am hoping to dispense with the outboard and row also, it's not very far but the current can get quite strong in the harbour. Most use outboards but they have further to go... Need to try it and see if I end up in the Solent
What ever you do, do not buy a WAVELINE!! We bought one brand new in Glagow and then off we went to the MED. After two years it started to delaminate and it had to be binned.