Oar Sockets Needed

[Dave Osborn]

Hi Crew!
I am in need of 4 Penn Yan oar sockets for a dinghy project. The original sockets on this little well loved boat are completely worn out. Hoping that someone has saved some along the way and is willing to part with them.
I’ve checked with Robert Ro$$ and the PY guy and was hoping to find a cheaper and better match than what they have to offer.
Can ya help?

 

[John Sand]

Nylon sleeves?
Or watch Ebay, or learn casting. Good luck with them.

 

[Dave Osborn]

Unfortunately the metal it too thin to overbore and insert a bushing.

 

[Dan Miller]

Did you ping Gil?

 

[dtdcanoes]

Dave, If these are brass as they appear to be, I would clean and polish them for inspiration. Then I would find a competent, high end antique metal restorer who I bet would find a solution to your issue. You can do almost anything with brass and brazing like a cylinder and two correct washers and grind them true and polish to brand new. Just sayin..
Dave

 

[Dave Osborn]

Thanks for the replies!
I’ve never seen any as worn as these. It’s not just two, it’s all four egg shaped and wallowed out. Owner states that pins won’t stay in anymore. I can’t imagine the number of oar strokes this little tub has had.