Re: [Paddlewise] RE: Compasses

From: <JSpinner_at_aol.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 17:57:22 EST
In a message dated 2/12/01 5:53:31 PM, david.whyte_at_amsa.gov.au writes:

<< I agree with Peter about deck mounting and removable but another

important point is try and have your deck mounted compass as far forward

as your eyesight will allow. This makes it much easier to be glancing at

your compass while still paddling towards a bearing. Its also easier to

take a bearing with it well forwards. Mine (Sailor II) has very large

numbers (drops off the last digit IE 270 is just 27) and is a long way

forward. >>

I have the same one and just love it. I made a mount out of a couple of AOL 
CDs that I drilled holes in to make a firm base and then carved a mount out 
of foam with a lip that holds in the CD and glued in shock cord with hooks to 
attach the thing to the boat. It works great and stays put, as some don't. I 
have it far forward but even my aging eyes can read the large numbers.

Joan Spinner

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