2 piece Cataract snaps together faster than you can put one in the oarlocks. Mine fits nicely under my seat (not lashed) within easy reach. You can always put it together before you start down the Green R. gorge too if you're at all concerned. wink
Good idea on the spare oarlocks, BTW.
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Matt. 8:27   The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”