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Frontrower™- The Ultimate Rowing Machine

Picture Odyssey 165 Rowboat
Forward-facing "hands-optional" rowing
The Frontrower™ forward facing rowing machine features:​
  1. The power and control of conventional rowing
  2. The practical forward-facing position of paddling
  3. The versatility of upper body, lower body, or full body operation
  4. A comfortable padded seat with a backrest
  5. The ease of self-lifting and self-feathering oars ​
Video: Hands-free rowing (with our cat's approval) 
Some people appreciate the exercise qualities of rowing a conventional rowboat, but wish they could see what lies ahead without twisting around.

Some people enjoy paddling a canoe, but wish they could use their legs for more power and better exercise.

Some people have a disability (such as an arm amputation) that prevents them for holding a paddle or operating an oar, but wish they could enjoying the pleasures of rowing or paddling in a small boat.

The Frontrower™ fullfills these wishes.​​
Picture Frontrower™ Rowing System
Frontrower™ Forward-Facing Rowing Machine
You can install the Frontrower™ in many existing canoes and rowboats (see Slide Show of Owner's Boats).

​It is ideal for recreation and daily exercise.

​It is easy to use.


​It is powerful and efficient, and has outperformed conventional rowing systems in some of the most grueling long-distance competitions in the world (see Bragging Rights and Rowing Efficiency).
More about the Frontrower™ Rowing System
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Warren, Rhode Island
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  • Home
  • Frontrower
  • BOATS
    • Slide Show of Boats
    • Rowing Canoes >
      • Adventurer Rowing Canoe
    • Retrofitting Your Rowboat
    • Our Rowboat Designs >
      • Odyssey 165 Touring Rowboat
      • Odyssey 18 Touring Rowboat
      • About Our Plans
  • Catalog
  • Videos
  • Reviews
    • Owner's Testimonials
    • Magazine Reviews
  • Bragging Rights
  • Adaptive Rowing
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Tryouts
  • Articles
    • Types of Rowboats
    • Aerobic Heart Rate Chart
    • Rowing for Exercise
    • Hybrid Rowing
    • Hull Speed Chart
    • Rowboats Q & A
    • Rowing Rigs
    • U S Marshals
    • Rowing Glossary
    • Why We Row Backward
    • Rowing Efficiency
    • Traditional Dory
  • Support
    • Drawings
    • Rowing Instructions
    • Video Rowing Lesson
    • Parts
  • Sitemap
  • wait list