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Bases
2 types: one each for single-sided and double-sided racks.
Mbr-base-s, singleMbr-base-d, double
, Installed in boathouses worldwide.
Parts & Accessories/Racking
RACKING
Boat Racks · Oar Racks · Coastal Trolleys
Swift's adjustable racking systems are installed in boathouses and rowing venues worldwide, from small local clubs to international water sports centres. Designed to be as strong and long-lasting as possible while optimising your available space.
01 · Boat & Oar Racking Overview
Indoors or outdoors.
Small club to elite venue.
Boat and oar racking solutions from Swift have been installed in boathouses and rowing venues worldwide: from small local clubs to international water sports centres.
Our adjustable racking systems are designed to be as strong and long-lasting as possible whilst optimising your available space. However little or as much space you have, indoors or outdoors, we will have a solution that fits.
02 · Racking Systems
Four systems.
However much space you have.
Indoor or outdoor, small club or international venue. We have a modular solution that fits. Each system is designed to be as strong and long-lasting as possible while maximising every square metre of your boathouse.
01 · Boat Rack
Adjustable Boat Rack
Modular. Choose the parts you need to build the boat rack you want. Single or double sided, with optional wheels for mobility.
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02 · Vertical Oar
Vertical Oar Rack
Stores sweep and scull oars vertically by their collar. 60 mm arm width allows oars to hang "edge on", many oars in a small footprint.
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03 · Horizontal Oar
Horizontal Oar Rack
Stores sweep and scull oars horizontally on 2 arms. Double-sided versions also excellent for storing boats without riggers compactly.
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04 · Trolley
Coastal Trolley
Heavy-duty, modular trolleys designed to accommodate any Coastal Rowing boat. Modular for ease of transport and shipping.
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Modular.
Build the rack you need.
Swift boat racks are modular. You can choose the parts that you need to make the boat rack that you want.
Racks can be
Sided
Single or Double
Tall
2 · 2.5 · 3 · 3.5 m
+50 mm base · +230 mm if using wheels
Long
2.8 · 4.2 · 5.6 · 11.2 m
Length depends on cross-stay quantity & size
Arms
With or without sliding
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Modular Parts
Each rack is made up of interchangeable parts: uprights, arms, bases and braces. Order exactly what you need for your layout.
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Optional Wheels
For double-sided racks: 200 mm diameter wheels in two types, Free (move in any direction, with brake) or Fixed (single direction). Sold as an accessory.
03
Purpose-Made Feet
If you skip the wheels, the base needs to sit slightly off the ground to clear bolt heads. Our purpose-made feet handle this cleanly (or use blocks of wood).
Configurations: Single Side
These are just some of the possible arrangements. More or less arms can be used, and the height/position is freely adjustable. 4 upright heights available: 2 m · 2.5 m · 3 m · 3.5 m. 3 cross-stay lengths: 2.8 m · 4.2 m · 5.6 m.
2 m
Tall
2.5 m
Tall
Single-side racks installed
Configurations: Double Side
Double-side racks share the same upright heights and cross-stay lengths, plus a connector beam (Mbr-con) joining the two sides at the top and a wider double base (Mbr-base-d), total side footprint 2132 mm (vs 1385 mm single-side). Boats sit on arms on both sides, twice the storage in a footprint that's only ~50% wider.
2 m
Tall · Double
2.5 m
Tall · Double
Double-side racks installed
Rack Parts
Each rack is made up of the following parts. Mix and match to spec exactly the rack you need, and use the planning chart below to count how many of each you'll need.
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Uprights
One design, 4 height choices. All uprights have a series of holes (vertically, every 50 mm) so arms can be bolted at the height that suits you best.
Mbr-up 200, 2 mMbr-up 250, 2.5 mMbr-up 300, 3 mMbr-up 350, 3.5 m
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Cross Stays
One design, 3 length (span) choices.
Mbr-xstay 2800, 2.8 mMbr-xstay 4200, 4.2 mMbr-xstay 5600, 5.6 m
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Connectors Double-side only
Used to join pairs of uprights at the top of double-sided racks. 2 types: choose by available floor space.
- 620 mm: minimises rack width. Riggers may clash unless arms are staggered at different heights on each side.
- 1,180 mm: arms can sit at the same height both sides without rigger clash. Recommended where there is sufficient space.
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Arms
Five arm types, basic for standard hulls, heavy-duty with reinforcing for larger boats or lots of cycles. The 50 × 50 mm square pipe is consistent across all.
Basic 700
700 mm long square pipe (50 × 50 mm) welded to a steel back plate. Extruded rubber top protects your boats.
Basic 800
800 mm long, same construction as Basic 700 but with extra reach. Useful for 8s and other wide boats. Extruded rubber top included.
Heavy Duty 800
800 mm long with a longer steel back plate and a steel pipe gusset from the bottom of the base plate to the middle of the arm, adds reinforcing.
Heavy Duty 1000
1000 mm long with the same long back plate and gusset reinforcing.
Heads-up on heavy-duty arms: use as-is (extruded rubber top is ordered separately, not included in price), or upgrade with 600 mm heavy-duty sliding rails + outer part with rubber on the top surface.
How many parts do you need?
Quick reference for arm count, span, cross stays and uprights, by boat size and rack type. The "3-arm" column applies when you choose 3 arms per boat (more support, more parts).
| Boat Size / Rack Type | Arms per Boat | Span | Cross Stays | Uprights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Boats 1s & 2s | 2 arms | 2.8 m | - | - |
| 4s 2-arm | 2 arms | 4.2 or 5.6 m | - | - |
| 4s 3-arm | 3 arms | Double 2.8 m | - | - |
| 8s | 3 arms | 5.6 m doubled to 11.2 m | - | - |
| Cross stays & uprights: by rack type | ||||
| Single-Sided · 2-arm | - | - | 3 cross stays | 2 uprights |
| Single-Sided · 3-arm | - | - | 6 cross stays | 3 uprights |
| Double-Sided · 2-arm | - | - | 4 cross stays | 4 uprights |
| Double-Sided · 3-arm | - | - | 8 cross stays | 6 uprights |
Wheels For Double-Sided Racks
Double-sided racks can be fitted with wheels, 200 mm in diameter, available in 2 types. Combine free + fixed wheels to control how the rack moves on the floor.
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"Free" Wheel Mbr-wheel1
Moves in any direction and has a brake. 200 mm diameter, heavy-duty.
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"Fixed" Wheel Mbr-wheel2
Moves in one direction only. 200 mm diameter, heavy-duty, gives the rack a predictable rolling line.
Skipping wheels? The bases need to be lifted slightly off the ground to clear bolt heads. Use small blocks of wood (not provided) or attach our purpose-made feet.
04 · Vertical Oar Rack
Store vertically.
Fit many oars in a small space.
Swift vertical oar racks are for storing both sweep and scull oars vertically, by hanging them on arms from each oar's collar / button. You can store both scull and sweep oars on the same rack.
Each arm is 60 mm wide: enough distance between each row of oars, provided the oars are stored with the spoons "edge on" (only the edge of the oar visible when standing in front of the rack). Storing oars this way allows many oars to be stored in a small space.
Before you order
Make sure there is enough height in your boathouse to store the oars vertically. Contact us for the Assembly Instruction file before ordering.
Single Sided or Double Sided?
1.4 m or 2 m Cross Stays?
We make 2 lengths of cross stays. Make sure you have enough room for the rack, total width matches the cross-stay length.
| Cross Stay | Total Rack Width | Single-side Depth | Double-side Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 m cross stays | 1.4 m | ~75 cm | ~145 cm |
| 2 m cross stays | 2 m | ~75 cm | ~145 cm |
How Many Oars Fit?
Each arm is long enough to hold 8 scull or 8 sweep oars. The capacity below depends on cross-stay length, oar mix, and (for the 2 m rack) the recommended spacing per oar type.
1.4 m rack
Max 10 arms · 9 spaces
| Sweep only | 72 sweep oars |
|---|---|
| Scull only | 72 scull oars |
| Mixed | Any combination up to 72 oars |
2 m rack
Up to 14–15 arms
| Sweep only | 14 arms · 13 spaces · 104 sweep oars |
|---|---|
| Scull only | 15 arms · 14 spaces · 112 scull oars |
| Mixed | 15 arms · 56 scull + 56 sweep |
- Capacities are based on CII oars with sleeves and collars introduced around 2006. We recommend ~63 mm space between arms for scull oars and ~75 mm for sweep.
- For older oars or different makes, sleeve and collar sizes may be smaller. It might be possible to fit 1 extra arm, holding more oars.
Common Questions
Can these racks be fitted with wheels?
No, vertical oar racks cannot be fitted with wheels.
What stops the oars getting scratched?
The arms are already fitted with our purpose-made rubber capping: protects the collars / buttons and sleeves from scratching.
Is there a choice in arm height?
The main cross stay (to which all arms attach) connects to the uprights at any of 8 heights. If sweep oars will be stored, one of the higher positions must be used.
What are the shims for?
We make 2 mm thick steel shims to level the rack on uneven floors. Only useful if the rack is not on wheels: vertical racks always qualify. You can also make your own after install.
More than one rack?
Connect racks together and save on parts: 1 rack needs 2 "A frames", but 2 racks need just 3 "A frames".
Why bolt-together?
Cheap shipping (no bulky parts). Order only what you need. Add parts later with a phone call. Reconfigure any time.
How is the finishing?
Each part is hot galvanised for rust protection. China-galvanised pieces aren't pretty but are very strong. Some distributors re-galvanise locally for a better look, ask your distributor.
Tools & people for assembly?
Assemble with 2 people. Moving the assembled rack into position, the more hands the better. Tools: at least 1 × 13 mm and 1 × 14 mm spanner.
How the Parts Fit Together
05 · Horizontal Oar Rack
Store flat.
Plus boats without riggers.
Swift horizontal oar racks are for storing both sweep and scull oars horizontally, by laying them on 2 arms. With these racks, you can store both scull and sweep oars on the same rack.
These racks are also good for storing boats without riggers in a very compact way, especially on the double-sided version.
Before you order
Contact us for the Assembly Instruction file before ordering.
Single Sided or Double Sided?
1.4 m or 2 m Cross Stays?
We make 2 lengths of cross stays. The total length of the rack matches the cross-stay choice (with a small overhang).
| Cross Stay | Total Rack Length | Single-side Depth | Double-side Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 m cross stays | 1.5 m | 1 m | 1.8 m |
| 2 m cross stays | 2.1 m | 1 m | 1.8 m |
How Many Oars Fit?
Each arm holds 8 scull or 8 sweep oars. Total capacity depends on vertical spacing between arms and how tightly you want to pack them.
For CII big-blade / smoothie scull and sweep oars, vertical spacing can go as low as 200 mm (also the design minimum).
2 m upright
10 arms per upright @ 200 mm spacing
| Single-sided | 80 scull or sweep oars |
|---|---|
| Double-sided | 160 oars |
2.5 m upright
12 arms per upright @ 200 mm spacing
| Single-sided | 96 scull or sweep oars |
|---|---|
| Double-sided | 192 oars |
Wheels & Anti-Scratch
Using This Rack to Store Boats
The double-sided version is great for storing boats without riggers in a compact way. With double-sided arms you have 850 mm of horizontal space: comfortably stores even the widest boats, including gig 4s.
Doubling up with wood
For lots of smaller boats (1s & 2s), double the storage by attaching 50 × 50 mm wood to the tops of the arms (with strong tape etc.). 2.4 m long wood is plenty for 2 racing doubles per side.
Heavy boats, load carefully
4s and 8s can be stored 4 per arm, but total weight gets very high. Do not use wheels, and load the rack in a balanced way.
Boat Storage Capacity (no length-of-wood extension)
| Upright Height | Boat Type | Suggested Vertical Space | Max Arms | Single-sided Capacity | Double-sided Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m | 1s & 2s | 350 mm | 5 pairs | 10 boats | 20 boats |
| 2 m | 4s & 8s | 400–500 mm | 4 pairs | 8 boats | 16 boats |
| 2.5 m | 1s & 2s | 350 mm | 6 pairs | 12 boats | 24 boats |
| 2.5 m | 4s & 8s | 400–500 mm | 5 pairs | 10 boats | 20 boats |
It's possible to mix different boat types on the same rack. For storing boats (rather than oars) you'll need longer cross stays: use 3 of the cross stays sold as parts for the Movable Boat Rack (MBR). Because the HOR & MBR designs differ, prepare 1 spacer (50 × 50 × 200 mm with 2 × 9 mm bolt holes), square steel pipe or solid wood works.
Common Questions
How do all the parts fit together?
One upright bolts to one base. Each rack uses 2 uprights + 2 bases, joined by 3 cross stays (2 near floor level, 1 toward the top). Wheels (if used) attach to bases. Arms bolt to the uprights as required.
What are the shims for?
2 mm thick steel shims level the rack on uneven floors. Only useful when the rack isn't on wheels. You may prefer to make your own after install.
Why bolt-together?
Cheap shipping (no bulky parts). Order only what you need. Add parts later with a phone call. Reconfigure any time.
How is the finishing?
Hot galvanised for rust protection. China-galvanised parts aren't pretty but very strong. Some distributors re-galvanise locally for a better look, ask your distributor.
06 · Coastal Trolley
Heavy duty.
Built for any coastal hull.
Swift Racing's range of trolleys are all designed to accommodate any Coastal Rowing boat, are heavy-duty, and are modular for ease of transport and shipping.
07 · Regatta Racks
Container-friendly.
Pack down for travel.
All regatta racks are double-sided and designed to make use of the 4 × 4 cm steel pipe used for loading containers, to avoid waste.
They can be used as permanent racking in boathouses, but are low cost and ideal for use as temporary racking at regattas. Detaching the cross stays allows them to be stored in a small space or transported on boat trailers.
Building a complete Regatta Rack
To build a Regatta Rack from container racking, connectors and cross stays need to be ordered. It is also possible to order complete racks.
Container Compatibility
Container loading rules drive the part choice. Match upright + arm length to your container type and the boats you're racking:
| Part | Length | Container Compatibility | Boat Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uprights | 230 cm | Standard (2.36 m) or high tube (2.66 m) | - |
| Uprights | 260 cm | High cube containers only | - |
| Arms | 237 cm (short) | The only length usable to load containers | RS 1x & 2x only |
| Arms | 270 cm (long) | - | Other Racing Shells (4x, 8x, etc.) |
08 · Plan Your Boathouse