Re: [Paddlewise] deck compass

rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:
> 
> Bhansen97_at_aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Ritchie also makes a nice kayaking compass, large numerals etc.It's not
> > adjustable, but mine has needed no adjustment. Again, you do need to make a
> > flat mounting platform for your deck. - Bill Hansen
> 
> I must not be getting all my email since I did not see any original post
> from Gabriel Romeu who another poster was answering regarding this
> subject.

Maybe.  I think on the last exchange, Gabriel emailed me privately, so I
responded privately.  I think when he replied to me he also sent his reply
to the list.

I recommended the Aquameter Sailor II, which is a large deck compass, and
less expensive (and lower profile, I think) than the Silva you recommended,
but which can not double as a sighting compass.  Like the larger Ritchie
Bhansen recommends, the Sailor II has no provision for compensation -- but
I've never need it in any of my deck compasses.

I have not yet found it a bother to swing my yak to make compass sightings,
but I do not travel in busy waters, as Ralph does.

Bhansen's mentioned Ritchie deck compass is comparable in size to the
Sailor II.

Ritchie also makes a smaller compass which can be deck-mounted or used as a
sighting compass (it also has provision for a tiny Cyalume light stick for
appropriately dim night lighting of the compass dial), but its dialface is
too small for the numerals to be readily visible from where my eyes are
when I paddle.  This small compass (about US$25, I think) is Model #X-11Y
in the yellow flavor.  I used one for a year before I bought a Sailor II.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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