i know there was a recent discussion on thhis subject, but i missed it. is anyone familiar with the richie kayaker? how does it attach to the boat (the catalog says "with a simple hand tool," and "no holes in deck," and "non- magnetic fasteners"; sounds a bit makeshift perhaps). is it large enough for a slightly nearsighted person to see way out there where my looksha compass depression is located? anyone out there have one? thanks for any info. elaine m. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Unfortunantly you do need to drill 2 small screw holes in the deck to mount the Richie. I think the claim about *no* holes in the deck refers to holes the size of the compass. Some <including other Richies> require a hole the compass recesses into for more of a flush mount. Once the base is attatched you can remove the compass with a quick twist for storage or ?? It is an easy to read compass and should be fine on the Looksha but I would look at the Nexus/ Silva # 85 for an easier to read compass. Steve Scherrer President ACKS Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe 250 NE Tomahawk Island Dr. Portland, Oregon 97217 Web: http://www.aldercreek.com Email: aldercreek_at_aldercreek.com Phone: 503-285-0464 Fax: 503-285-0106 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
>i know there was a recent discussion on thhis subject, but i missed it. is >anyone familiar with the richie kayaker? how does it attach to the boat (the >catalog says "with a simple hand tool," and "no holes in deck," I prefer the Richie "Sportabout." You don't have to attach it to the deck. It has a string which conveniently can be tied to the bungie. If you then need a hand bearing compass, either while paddling, or while on the beach, the sport-about serves this function as well. And get this: It also has a place to put tiny Calume sticks, so you also have a lighted compass when and if you need it. The Sportabout also has 30 & 60 degree marks for "tacking" and/or intercepting a bearing, for those familiar with the technique of tracking a bearing to a station, rather than "HOMING" to a station. Robert *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Robert C. Cline wrote: > I prefer the Richie "Sportabout." You don't have to attach it to the > deck. It has a string which conveniently can be tied to the bungie. If > you then need a hand bearing compass, either while paddling, or while on > the beach, the sport-about serves this function as well. > > And get this: It also has a place to put tiny Cyalume sticks, so you also > have a lighted compass when and if you need it. I used one of these for a couple years as a deck-mounted unit (one hole -- SS flathead bolt hardware with a 1 inch fender washer), and really liked it. I had to switch to the (more expensive) Aquameter II when my eyes could no longer read the compass bearings on the Sportabout. The Cyalume sticks really make it easy to see the dial at night because they "light up" the soft silicone shroud the compass proper fits into. I like the A II better for its larger numerals and higher-contrast numeral layout, and its easy on/off snap mount. The base can be double-sticky-taped to the deck with the double stickum that comes with it, but I mounted mine using the (provided) four brass screws and rubber stopper nuts. Worth the US$53.50 (suggested list), but available for about US$10 less at some paddleshops. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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