Kettlebells and concept 2 rowing cossover effect.

As a keen Concept 2 rower capable of sub 3.05 in the 1k and and sub 6.35 in the 2k I have often wondered about the crossover effect between swinging a kettlebell and rowing.
My usual diet of weight training, rowing and kettlebells has altered recently with more emphasis on weight training and kettlebells. This is partly a winter thing whereby I always go through a weight gain/strength phase followed by a leaning out phase in the summer. Due to a recent fault with my concept 2 monitor, I have had minimal rowing during the last 3 months. However I have been doing plenty of kettlebell swings and snatches over the course of those last 3 months.
The thing that interests me is the training crossover effect between rowing and kettlebells. The more I think about it the more similarities I can see. The fact is, if I can get back on the rower and row a 1k in 3.10 or better, that will prove to me unequivocally that kettlebell swings and snatches will help keep you conditioned to row.
So, what are the similarities:
The rep count, I can swing at approximately 32-35 reps a minute and snatch at about 26-29 reps a minute.This is certainly comparable to a flat out 1k where I average about 32-35 strokes per minute.
The breathing. With rowing, you exhale on the effort and inhale on the recovery.
Very similar to kettlebells.
Muscles used. Slightly different here but both utilise the posterior chain to a large degree.
To me, it just feels very similar. The mindset I have to get into prior to a flat out Ik or 24kg RKC snatch test is the same, both require a gut busting amount of effort and both will leave you gasping for breath.
Once I have my monitor back, I will put it to the test and report the results here.
It could be great news for rowers who don't always have access to a concept 2 rower but want to maintain their conditioning.
Look back for the results soon.