Ron Rantilla Rowing makes the patented Frontrower™ forward-facing rowing system for retrofitting into existing canoes and rowboats.

Most ordinary tandem recreational or touring canoes will make excellent rowboats. If you already own a canoe, there's a good chance you can convert it for rowing with the FrontRower™ drop-in rowing system. See types of canoes and recommended models below.

The Forward Facing Rowing System combines the best of both worlds – allowing the rower to face his or her destination, but using the same efficient pulling motion as traditional rowing. This new system was designed using CAD/Cam technology to produce a simple, reliable configuration with a minimum of moving parts and the elimination of any ...

Forward facing rowing system for canoes or rowboats.

XCAT RowVista® - Row in the direction you’re facing RowVista® forward rowing system offer the same performance as traditional rowing configurations. An adjustable stop limits movement to the rear so that you can row without using foot straps. Very comfortable, if …

EZ-Row® is the forward-facing, rowing conversion kit for your canoe. Made in the U.S.A., the EZ-Row® combines the agility of a canoe with the rowing ease you get from a traditional rowboat....

Forward facing rowing system . Totally self contained, nothing else needed but your canoe or rowboat. Clamps to gunnels with clamps provided with an additional track support to the bottom of the canoe located at the rear of the track. Fits most canoes with gun whale widths from 32”-38”, “center portage bar has to be removed for ...

EZ-ROW have developed an assembly that can be installed in a canoe, or rowboat. Not only does it allow you to face forward but also integrates a sliding seat for superior efficiency, allowing you to use your leg and arms to move the boat.

With RowVista ®, the innovative system with linkage mechanism and blade feathering integrated, you row in the direction you are facing and can avoid damaging your boat and sculls. It is easy to stabilise the boat while looking ahead > you can constantly adjust the course.

Can the Forward Facing Rowing System be installed on a canoe? Yes, it works admirably well on easily-driven shapes like canoes. However, many canoes have narrow beam which does not allow a long oar handle.