Johnlebl_at_aol.com wrote: > What is the simplest, effective way to mount a compass on a yak without > drilling, cutting adn bolting it thru the deck? What is teh compass ofchoice > for this application? Use double-sticky tape for the compass mount, which is supplied with the compass I favor: the Sailor II, by Aquameter. The mount allows the compass to be snapped on and off (for safekeeping), or swapped to another boat. The Sailor II has big numerals and as low a profile as any decent-sized compass around. If you don't want the mount on your deck anymore, you can remove it with mineral spirits (or similar), and get some more double sticky tape for relocation onto the new boat (etc.). This system demands a flat spot on your deck. If your deck is peaked, then Aquaterra sells a round plastic support you can custom-carve to fit the profile of your deck. The compass mount attaches to that. The support is, in turn, bungied to deck pad eyes. Not as bozo as it sounds, and durable enough, too. If you snoop around in the PVC 4-inch pipe endcap section of your local hardware store, you'll find the guts of Aquaterra's support, for cheaper. Bungies and clips at the marine supply store. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR sea kayaker *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Nov 02 1998 - 23:03:38 PST
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