Heavy Duty Boat Paddle 1.5m – Dinghy & Tender Paddle

The Heavy Duty Paddle 1.5m is a practical marine paddle designed for use with dinghies, yacht tenders, small boats and recreational watercraft.

With an overall length of 1.5 metres (1500mm), this heavy-duty boat paddle provides a useful combination of reach, leverage and manoeuvrability for everyday boating.

Ideal for paddling small boats, manoeuvring in confined spaces or carrying as a backup means of propulsion, this versatile paddle is a useful addition to your boating equipment.

Whether you're heading ashore from your yacht, moving a dinghy around a marina or preparing your boat with emergency paddling equipment, the 1.5m heavy-duty paddle offers a straightforward manual propulsion solution.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty marine paddle

• 1.5m (1500mm) overall length

• Suitable for dinghies and yacht tenders

• Practical manual propulsion equipment

• Useful for small boats and recreational watercraft

• Provides additional reach when paddling

• Ideal for short-distance manoeuvring

• Useful when operating in shallow water

• Suitable for occasional or backup propulsion

• Simple to use without electrical or mechanical power

• Practical addition to boat maintenance and safety equipment

• Suitable for New Zealand boating conditions

Specifications

Heavy Duty Paddle for Small Boats

A dependable paddle is one of the simplest and most useful pieces of equipment to carry aboard a small boat.

The Heavy Duty Paddle 1.5m provides a manual means of propulsion that does not rely on fuel, batteries or an engine.

It is particularly useful for boats that need to be moved over short distances or manoeuvred carefully around other vessels.

Ideal for Dinghies & Yacht Tenders

Dinghies and yacht tenders are often used for short trips between a mooring, marina, jetty and shore.

A paddle can be particularly useful when an outboard motor is not required or when the boat needs to be moved through a confined area.

Typical uses include:

• Moving a tender alongside a yacht

• Manoeuvring near a jetty

• Short-distance paddling

• Positioning a dinghy at a mooring

• Moving through shallow water

• Providing backup propulsion

The 1.5m length makes this paddle a useful option for a range of small-boat applications.

1.5 Metre Paddle Length

The paddle measures 1500mm overall.

Paddle length is an important consideration when selecting equipment for a dinghy or small boat.

A longer paddle can provide additional reach, while a shorter paddle may be easier to handle and store in a compact vessel.

The most suitable length depends on the boat's width, freeboard, seating position and intended use.

For many small-boat applications, a 1.5m paddle offers a practical balance between reach and portability.

Useful Emergency Backup Paddle

Even boats fitted with outboard motors can benefit from carrying a suitable manual paddle.

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

A paddle provides an alternative way to move a small vessel when conditions and distance make manual propulsion practical.

A backup paddle can be particularly valuable when:

• An outboard motor will not start

• Fuel is unavailable

• The boat is operating in shallow water

• Manoeuvring under power is impractical

• Quiet manual propulsion is preferred

A paddle should be selected according to the size and handling characteristics of the boat and should not be considered a substitute for suitable emergency planning or safety equipment.