Standard Boat Paddle 1.2m – Dinghy & Yacht Tender Paddle

The Standard Boat Paddle 1.2m is a practical, easy-to-use marine paddle designed for dinghies, yacht tenders, small boats and general recreational boating.

Measuring 1.2 metres (1200mm) in length, this compact boat paddle provides a convenient manual means of propulsion for short-distance paddling, manoeuvring around marinas and moving small boats in sheltered waters.

Its shorter length makes it particularly useful where storage space is limited or where a longer paddle may be awkward to handle.

Whether you're moving your dinghy alongside a yacht, approaching a jetty or keeping a backup paddle aboard your tender, the 1.2m Standard Paddle is a useful addition to your boating equipment.

Available online from Barton Marine NZ, this versatile paddle is suitable for a variety of small-boat applications throughout New Zealand.

Key Features

• Standard marine boat paddle

• 1.2m (1200mm) overall length

• Compact design for small boats

• Suitable for dinghies and yacht tenders

• Useful for short-distance paddling

• Practical for manoeuvring around marinas and jetties

• Convenient to store aboard smaller vessels

• Provides manual propulsion without an engine

• Useful as supplementary or backup paddling equipment

• Suitable for recreational boating

• Straightforward, easy-to-use design

• Ideal for New Zealand boat owners

Technical Specifications

Compact 1.2m Boat Paddle

A compact paddle can be a valuable piece of equipment aboard a small boat.

The 1.2m Standard Paddle provides a straightforward way to propel or manoeuvre a dinghy without relying on an outboard motor.

Its relatively short length can make it easier to handle in confined spaces, particularly around moorings, jetties and other vessels.

The 1200mm overall length also makes it easier to accommodate aboard smaller boats than some longer paddles.

Ideal for Dinghies & Yacht Tenders

Yacht tenders are regularly used for short trips between a yacht, mooring, marina and shore.

A manual paddle is useful for making small adjustments to the tender's position or moving short distances without starting the outboard motor.

Typical applications include:

• Manoeuvring alongside a yacht

• Positioning a dinghy near a jetty

• Moving around sheltered moorings

• Short-distance paddling

• Adjusting position in confined areas

• Supplementary propulsion when required

The compact 1.2m length makes this paddle particularly useful for smaller tenders.

Useful Backup Boat Paddle

Even when a dinghy is fitted with an outboard motor, having a suitable manual paddle aboard can be worthwhile.

An outboard may become unavailable because of mechanical problems, fuel issues or other unexpected circumstances.

A paddle provides an alternative means of moving a small boat when conditions and distance make manual propulsion practical.

It may also be useful in shallow water where operating an outboard motor is undesirable.

For longer distances or larger boats, appropriately sized oars may provide more efficient manual propulsion.

Convenient for Marina Manoeuvring

Manoeuvring a small dinghy around marina berths and jetties often requires careful control.

A paddle can help move the boat gently without using the outboard motor.

This is particularly useful when approaching another vessel or making small adjustments to the dinghy's position.

A shorter paddle can also be easier to manage in areas where there is limited room to operate.

Compact Storage

Storage space is often limited aboard dinghies and yacht tenders.

At 1.2m long, this standard paddle offers a compact alternative to longer marine paddles.

It may be easier to accommodate in suitable boat storage areas, depending on the vessel's layout.

Always secure the paddle when not in use to prevent it from moving around or being lost overboard.