Tenob Closed Nylon Rowlocks – Complete Pair for Dinghies & Tenders

The Tenob Closed Nylon Rowlocks – Complete Pair provide a lightweight, corrosion-resistant rowing solution for dinghies, yacht tenders and small rowing boats.

Manufactured from tough marine-grade nylon, these closed-style rowlocks securely capture the oar while allowing it to pivot naturally during each rowing stroke. Unlike traditional metal rowlocks, nylon construction will not rust or corrode, making these particularly practical for small boats regularly exposed to saltwater.

Supplied as a complete pair, the Tenob nylon rowlocks are ideal for replacing worn or damaged rowlocks, restoring a tender's rowing system or fitting out a small dinghy with simple, dependable rowing hardware.

Key Features

• Tenob closed-style oar rowlocks

• Supplied as a complete pair

• Durable nylon construction

• Corrosion resistant

• Will not rust

• Lightweight design

• Closed ring securely retains the oar

• Designed for dinghies and yacht tenders

• Suitable for small rowing boats

• Smooth pivoting action

• Quiet alternative to traditional metal rowlocks

• Suitable for saltwater boating

• Ideal replacement dinghy hardware

• Excellent for tender refurbishment

• Simple, low-maintenance design

Specifications

Brand: Tenob
Product: Closed Nylon Oar Rowlocks
Product Type: Dinghy / Tender Rowlocks
Style: Closed
Material: Nylon / Engineering Plastic
Quantity: Pair – 2 Rowlocks
Application: Dinghy and small-boat rowing
Suitable For: Dinghies, yacht tenders and small rowing boats
Environment: Freshwater & Saltwater Marine Use

What Are Closed Rowlocks?

Rowlocks – also commonly called oarlocks – provide the pivot point between an oar and the boat.

As the rower moves the oar through each stroke, the rowlock supports the oar while allowing it to pivot backwards and forwards.

A closed rowlock uses a complete ring around the oar rather than an open U-shaped design.

This helps retain the oar inside the rowlock during normal rowing and can be particularly convenient on yacht tenders and general-purpose dinghies.

Closed Design Helps Retain the Oar

The main advantage of a closed rowlock is that the oar is captured within the rowlock.

With an open-style rowlock, it may be possible for the oar to lift clear of the rowlock during use.

A closed rowlock helps prevent this by surrounding the oar shaft.

This can be particularly useful when:

• Rowing in choppy conditions

• Using a tender regularly

• Manoeuvring alongside a yacht

• Rowing to and from a mooring

• Teaching less-experienced people to row

The oar remains securely associated with the rowing position while still being able to pivot through the rowing stroke.

Nylon Construction

The Tenob rowlocks are manufactured from durable nylon rather than metal.

For small-boat rowing hardware, nylon offers several practical benefits.

Corrosion Resistant

Nylon does not rust and is highly suitable for use around water.

This is particularly useful for yacht tenders and dinghies regularly exposed to New Zealand's saltwater environment.

Lightweight

Nylon keeps the rowing hardware lightweight, making it well suited to small tenders and dinghies.

Quiet Operation

Nylon can provide quieter operation than traditional metal-on-metal rowing hardware.

This can help reduce the familiar squeaking or rattling sometimes associated with older metal rowlock systems.

Low Maintenance

There is no metal rowlock body to polish or protect from rust, making nylon rowlocks a practical low-maintenance option for everyday tender use.