Made up a photo essay of the Easy Go Yuloh at:

It didn't take very long to shape out a yuloh with a power plane. Likely could have done a satisfactory job with an axe or machete. Using Slieve's calculations it worked out perfectly. My concern with an sectional device is that when I need it will likely be the time that I can't get the *** thing together. Our yuloh is over 20 feet long but weights less than a 2 hp motor. A simple mount of 1/2" round stock is all the metal work required. I pulled mine out of an abandoned dock. Barn boards for wood, a little epoxy and paint and we had our auxillary power. Stowing on the deck is not a problem and it is always ready for action. 

Slieve McGalliard wrote:Hi Annie
It looks like a nice but expensive experiment. If you want a yuloh then why not build a proper yuloh and get the maximum benefit from using it? There's not that much involved and the satisfaction should be a good return for your effort and money.
Cheers, Slieve.
PS. "Nothing seems impossible (difficult) for the person who doesn't have to do it himself."

Hi Slieve

I'm building a 26'er. The plans suggested an 18' yuloh. The plans, however, didn't suggest a place to store such an impressive piece of lumber. Apart from that little detail, the two-part yuloh appears to be a cinch to handle. And I agree stainless is overdoing it. The fence hinge I linked to above is galvanized and practically dirt cheap on top of being available worldwide, I suspect (once you know what to look for/ask for.)

Just a thought...

Annie Hill wrote: Has anyone come across the Scullmatix?  Google it - there's a bit about it in Duckworks - who else.  An old bloke has offered me one, but in fact it would be ridiculously easy to have one made.  Duckworks was flogging them off at $US47.00 but I didn't follow it up to see if the were still au courant.  I rather like the idea for 'Fantail', just for fun when I want a bit of exercise or am enjoying peace and quiet.

You might wish to add some links, "MD!":
http://www.duckworksbbs.com/gear/scullmatix/index.htm   http://rowingforpleasure.blogspot.com/2009/05/sculling-scullmatix-way.html

Arg, maties. They shouldn't have shown close-ups of the fitting. lol. Having done my fair share of chain link fencing, I immediately recognized a "workaround" that only costs $8.98 to replicate.

Hi David

You will note the section on the tip of the blade in one of the photos. Please note that the yulow is lying in the boat upside down, and that when in use the camber is on the bottom and the flat surface is on the top. I have had a number of people contact me about these photos pointing out that the camber is on the top and not realising that it is upside down.

Cheers

Slieve