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I wanted you to know that I am totally satisfied with my 'new' single -- it's exactly what I needed. BTW, it feels very familiar. MORE

Submitted by: Deb K.

I have rowed a variety of boats the past 24 years, including many of Levator shells. Levator's custom built Personal Racer I rowed this past summer has to be my favorite. MORE

Submitted by: John P. Gaudaur Savage

Thanks "Joe" is BEAUTIFUL!!! And the rigger is like its own work of art. MORE

Submitted by: Elodie

Although it was disappointing to find out about the hairline crack in my boat, I wanted to express how much I appreciated your willingness to build a new boat. I'm sure not every boat builder would have taken that initiative. MORE

Submitted by: Jennifer M.

levator n, latin; muscle that raises structure; ie; boat building/rowing

Testimonial

Rowing Shell: Torque

I have received my new boat and I am in love with it. I want to thank you for helping me decide on a Levator. Our conversation in January convinced me that Jurgen would be building a boat for me and just not selling me a boat he had built. There is a big difference between the two that we both appreciate. The aesthetics of my boat are great and certainly that is important. Perhaps more importantly there great attention to detail--the instep, the footboard, the double hatches, the rail construction and configuration (most comfortable of any boat I have rowed and at last no graphite stained calves), and the rigger. Also, just as you promised many variations are possible for rigging. The greatest feature of the boat is how it rows. It has the same comfortable confident feeling of my Peinert 26 (which you not hear me speak ill of), but it is faster--quite a bit. I have already taken it out in some pretty good chop and I can feel confident in my ability to row hard without worrying about flipping. One the boat's strong points is in the recovery phase of the stroke. I have all sorts of room to work with and a good recovery insures that I am set up correctly for my next stroke. Thank you for taking the time to talk with me about the Torque and Levator Boat Works. I have received a lot of boat for my money.

Submitted by: Alan B.