Boat race

[codswallop]

How much would a Cambridge/Oxford boat cost???

[DTCwordfan]

a lot more than your income, most likely.

[codswallop]

Oh! I wouldn't say that!!!

[janzman]

...are the oars used in the boat race for example all the same size and weight,or do they vary a bit with the size and strength of the rower.

[johnk]

I think they get them for free but to buy one would cost a great deal. A standard 2nd hand 8 would be in the region of £6K

[campbellking]

Cambridge were in a Hudson eight (Canadian make of boat). List price of a new one is only available in Euros, and is 32,036. Oxford, I think were in an Empacher (German make of boat), who are a bit more cagey about their prices, but tend to be the most expensive make of boat around (the most commonly used boat you will see in international racing).

[codswallop]

Very interesting! Thanks everyone.

[alavahalf]

Just over £30,000 if you want a new one ... that without the blades though..!

[JonnyBoy12]

I would not support this, as it condones prostitution, as a lot of "oars" are involved.