Arguably the best sliding seat unit in the sport, our 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 unit is required equipment for the Annapolis Wherry, Annapolis Wherry Tandem, Expedition Wherry, and Oxford Shell MK1; these boats were designed around the this monorail 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.) Manufactured in the New England, assembled and packaged in Annapolis, MD. Units include Concept 2 oarlocks and seat. Dealer inquiries welcome.   

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. Wooden seats shown in some images are no longer available.  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.

Drop-in Rowing Unit Assembly Instructions 2026 (PDF)

 

Used Rowing Units & Oars Wanted — We frequently hear from customers looking for quality used rowing units and sculling oars as an alternative to buying new. If you are considering selling your rowing unit or oars, we’d be glad to hear from you. We pay fair wholesale market prices for clean, well-maintained equipment suitable for resale. Delivery to our Annapolis shop preferred. Please send photos and details to: ed@clcboats.com