| pos. | code | crew stroke | lane | finish | qualification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CPR | Timothy Bukowski | [4] | 03:26.10 | (1) | FA |
| Chinook Performance Racing | ||||||
| 2. | FCRA | Mark Berkner | [1] | 03:30.50 | (2) | FA |
| Fort Collins Rowing Association | +4.40 | |||||
| 3. | Undine | Jerry Arnold | [6] | 03:33.56 | (3) | FA |
| Undine Barge Club of Philadelphia | +7.46 | |||||
| 4. | MBC | Charles Barden | [3] | 03:37.28 | (4) | |
| Minnesota Boat Club | +11.18 | |||||
| 5. | MBC | Charles Stockwell | [5] | 03:46.22 | (5) | |
| Minnesota Boat Club | +20.12 | |||||
| 6. | LBRA | Michael Long | [2] | 04:01.88 | (6) | |
| Long Beach Rowing Association | +35.78 | |||||