NEW: racing rowing boat by Van Dusen Racing Boats

Van Dusen racing shells are designed for athletes competing at top international levels, but their lightness, strength and responsiveness have also commended them to rowers who value their engineering excellence, durability, and functional grace.

Our current production models are Advantage Flyweight, Lightweight, and Heavyweight singles and Advantage Lightweight and Heavyweight doubles, pairs, and pair/ double convertibles.

Hull Size - Each Van Dusen hull size is designed to minimize hydrodynamic resistance and to optimize athletic performance for rowers in a particular weight class.

The Advantage Flyweight for rowers weighing 120 - 155 pounds (available as a single only).

The Advantage Lightweight for rowers weighing 140 - 175 pounds.

The Advantage Heavyweight for rowers weighing 165 - 220 pounds.

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