I have a 17' willie, it came equipped with carlisle oars. I was wondering, after reading a few posts, and constantly getting hit with the handles, what the story was with floating tips? Mine sink like rocks.
If anyone has any advise on good oars id appreciate it. Thanks in advance and merry christmas.

That's why I own Sawyers. Cateracts don't float either. The Duck

i am not sure lf this is what you mean,but i have counterbalanced oars.i think thats what you would call them? i bought weighted handles.work great.you can get them i am sure at any place that sells drift boats.

Cataracts should float DIF ... not sure if you have another blade stuck in them or not??

really should be no need for a counter balanced oar either ... way slow and if you're gonna have that much weight in your hands, make them out of an iron rod so they'll be totally indestructible

My cataracts float. but I figure you could put some foam in there if you wanted too?

If mine wont break either will yours lol

good luck