Re: [Paddlewise] compass mounting

From: <JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 14:33:07 EST
It makes a lot of sense to have some non-permanent mounting system for
compasses, I guess, but the original post --- this time around, anyway ---
seemed to want to avoid drilling holes or taking a permanent mounting
solution.  

My VCP Pintail came with a deck mounted compass recess moulded into the
foredeck, and is sized for the Silva (now Nexus) 70P compass.  The unit mounts
in the recess, is held in with four small stainless steel screws, and is
substantially protected by the deck but is still easily viewable from the
cockpit.  Works as advertised --- and has for six years.

Is there some magic in wanting the compass to be portable or movable --- other
than the obvious advantage of swapping it between boats --- that offsets a
solid, in-deck mounting?  Maybe I'm missing something.

Jack Martin
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