Ladies and Gentleman of the jury, may I suggest that we leave this never ending discourse of "who copies whom" and get on with the business of the day. I pose this question: 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? John *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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/ ***************************************************************************
>I pose this question: > >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? I have used DUCT TAPE. The compass had a bottom hinge that I duct taped to various kayaks. Are there simpler methods that this? *************************************************************************** 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 cut a circular piece of lexan the size of the base of the compass but with two tabs at 180 degrees with a small hole in each tab. On the bottom I glued a circular piece of 1/2 inch minicell formed to the shape of the peak of the deck. I ran thin bungee through the holes in the tabs and tied small stainless hooks (available from most marine stores) to the other end. These hooks attach to the pad eyes on the deck and you're in business. I suppose you could use either two or 4 depending on the location of the pad eyes, or attachment points. I also use the bungee/hook system to attach a fanny pack drinking bottle holder and a fanny pack "deck bag". I can re configure the deck in seconds. cya > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of > Johnlebl_at_aol.com > Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 1998 12:03 AM > To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subject: [Paddlewise] Legalistic Entanglement (I'd rather be caught up > in deck bungies) > > > Ladies and Gentleman of the jury, may I suggest that we leave > this never > ending discourse of "who copies whom" and get on with the > business of the day. > > I pose this question: > > 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? > > John > ************************************************************** > ************* > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > ************************************************************** > ************* > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
On Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:44:47 -0500 , you wrote: >I cut a circular piece of lexan the size of the base of the compass but with >two tabs at 180 degrees with a small hole in each tab. >> 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 of choice for this application? I've purchased such a device for about $18 Cdn - it came with appropriate bungie cords, and a shape that allowed for wind/water to pass under (about 1"). It can be drilled through easily to mount the compass, although it is tough yet somewhat flexible plastic to adjust to the contours of the deck. I can also easily remove it from my kayak for safe keeping or traveling. Why all the work for something so inexpensive to purchase? I seem to recall that Perception sells such a device. You used to be able to see something at http://www.kayaker.com/products/index.html It is just $12 US. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Why spend the money for something so easy to make??? > Why all the work for something so inexpensive to purchase? I > seem to recall > that Perception sells such a device. You used to be able to > see something > at http://www.kayaker.com/products/index.html It is just $12 US. *************************************************************************** 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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