Identify Your Rowing Machine

General Identification

The WaterRower design has evolved in four basic steps (Series I, II, III and the S4). These design changes make spare parts identification a little more difficult.

Series 1

Series 2

Series 3

Series 4

Serial Number Locations

Includes current and legacy rowers.

Series I

Series 1

Etched onto the underside

Series II

Series II (US Rowing Machines)

The Series II WaterRowers manufactured in the US have their serial number imbedded in the level gauge sticker on the side of the tank.

Series II (UK Rowing Machines)

The Series II WaterRowers manufactured in the UK have their serial numbers on a silver adhesive sticker which should be located on the top deck (above the tank) opposite side of the computer.

Series III

Series III

The Series 3 WaterRowers manufactured in the US have their serial numbers on a silver adhesive sticker which should be located on the bottom deck (above the tank) below the computer.

Series IV

Series IV

The S4 monitor serial number is located on a silver parabolic shaped label on the rear of the monitor. If the machine does not have a monitor it is located on the trapezoidal metal bracket behind the footboard on the right hand side of the machine.

A1, GX and Indo-Row®

A1, GX and Indo-Row®

Serial Number is located beneath the tank.

Performance Ergometer

Performance Ergometer

Serial Number is located on the right Key Bracket.

Frames Materials & Finishes

Includes Wood and Metal models.

Metal

M Series – Aluminum Powder Coated

Aluminum powder coated standard Silver, Black, or White; available in your choice of 6,000 custom colors for an additional cost.

S1 (limted edition) – Brushed Stainless Steel

Wood

Natural/Xeno Signature

Ash Wood with Honey Oak Stain, finished in Danish Oil

Club

Ash Wood with (two-tone) Rose/Black Stain, finished in Danish Oil

Classic

American Black Walnut finished in Danish Oil (Not Stained)

Oxbridge

Cherry Wood finished in Danish Oil (Not Stained)

A1 Home/IndoRow Home

Ash Wood with Danish Oil (Not Stained); Aluminum Monorail (Black powder coating)

A1 Studio/IndoRow Studio

Ash Wood with Honey Oak Stain, finished in Danish Oil; Aluminum Monorail (Black powder coating)

Clutch Identification

A critical component of all WaterRower models is the (sprag-style) clutch. It is the largest of the pulleys in the main tank assembly and connected directly to the handle strap (via bolt-on connection, velcro connection, or both).

Series I/ Early Series II

Clutch designs and materials used have changed over the years as technology and manufacturing processes have evolved. The first clutches (WaterRower series 1 & 2) were all metal, about 3″ in diameter, and comprised of a bolt-on or bolt-on and velcro, handle strap attachment.

M1 models had the addition of the bolt/velcro from 2010, 2011 and 2012. M1 and S1 models changed over to the bolt on/plastic clutch in December 2012 through January 2013.

Series III/ SeriesIV

Up until approximately the beginning of 2013, on series 3 and series 4 all-wood models, machines had metal clutches and handles were attached with velcro only .

A1/ Indo-Row/ Series IV (new series)

The new style Plastic Housing clutch was developed for A1/Indo-Row machines and was carried over to all S4 models (including all-wood) in 2013. It is identified most easily by the black plastic flange (or lip) on the top and bottom. It tends to retract faster than the metal clutch and this is a key feature for the upgrade.

The Indo-Row Studio had the bolt-on/velcro attachment in 2010 and 2011, transitioning to the newer plastic housing clutch with bolt-on handle in approximately July of 2011.