-----Original Message----- From: Bob Denton [mailto:BDenton_at_aquagulf.com] Sent: Monday, February 22, 1999 10:57 AM To: Chuck Holst; 'Paddlewise' Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] GPS options (again) >> After using a 12XL for a couple of years on the deck without any other protection I believe the issue with the battery compartment is that the GPS gets hot and when a wave washes over the deck, the GPS cools and the air in the battery compartment draws in a little water, which is expelled again when it heats up. I believe the springs and contacts are stainless and I've never experienced a failure due to the seepage. I always remove the batteries and let the compartment dry. I also rinse with fresh water after any salt water immersion >> Nonetheless, I keep my Garmin 12XL in a watertight pouch when kayaking. Besides keeping out water, the pouch provides flotation and a stronger safety cord than the 12XL's own. Also, the 12XL, unlike a radio, is not very difficult to operate in a pouch, since all controls are push-buttons. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** 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 do keep the 12XL in a West Marine "Floating" case (not water proof, but may offer some splash protection. cya *************************************************************************** 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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