# Skerry Oarlock Risers

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/skerry-oarlock-risers/36542>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [March 19, 2010, 10:46am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/skerry-oarlock-risers/36542 "2010-03-19T10:46:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jean\_Poirier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eada6e/32.png) [@Jean\_Poirier](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jean_Poirier)\
**Post date:** [March 19, 2010, 10:46am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/skerry-oarlock-risers/36542/1 "2010-03-19T10:46:38Z")

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Hi Everyone,

I will make a pair of oarlock risers for the Skerry that I'm building. I have a few questions that I hope the forum can help me with. I'm using the top mount oarlock sockets from CLC. The inwale and outwales are 5/8" with 1/2" spacers and of course, the 1/4" plywood hull.

-What thickness should the risers be? I'm assuming at least as thick as the sockets are deep.&nbsp;

-How wide and long should the risers be?

-Should they be affixed via nut & bolt, epoxy, screws or combination thereof?

-Should I recess the top of the socket? (the rectangular portion that contacts the oarlock)

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Thanks to everyone for all you help and suggestions. I find the people and information on this forum invaluable.&nbsp;

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Jean

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