Don't know if this is applicable to drift boats,I run the heavy duty bronze on my Cat with Carlile oars I purchased set of oar straps they attach to the oar and oarlock with a buckle in-between for removal I've never lost an oar ,been thru some knarly whitewater with these,hope this helps...Os

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