Van Dusen Advantage Rowing Shells

The Evolution of an Extraordinary Design in Rowing Shells

Over the past three decades, Van Dusen racing boats have helped US athletes capture over 50 medals in international competition. Our single and double shells have dominated the National Rowing Championships and National Rowing Team trials, and our shells have carried hundreds of athletes to victory in Head races, Masters', and Veterans' competitions. We are proud we could help these rowers achieve victory on the race course. We believe your Van Dusen racing shell can give you a substantial advantage in achieving your own goal, whether this is obtaining an Olympic gold medal or just the feeling of flying on the water under your own power.

Choosing your Van Dusen Racing Shell

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 - 215 pounds.

       

Dimensions of Van Dusen Shells
	Length Overall	Waterline Beam	Maximum Depth
Advantage Hulls:
Advantage Flyweight 1x:	25.15 ft	9.58 in	8.72 in
Advantage Lightweight 1x:	25.98 ft	9.64 in	8.72 in
Advantage Heavyweight 1x:	26.49 ft	10.38 in	9.00 in
Advantage Lightweight 2x/2-:	32.54 ft	13.46 in	9.90 in
Advantage Heavyweight 2x/2-:	33.53 ft	14.11 in	10.17 in
Traditional Hulls:
Lightweight 1x:	25.89 ft	8.92 in	10.50 in
Midweight 1x:	26.51 ft	10.00 in	10.50 in
Heavyweight 1x:	26.50 ft	11.60 in	10.25 in
Double/ pair:	31.51 ft	13.70 in	11.25 in