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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Joan, Great idea using a CD for a compass mount! I'm going to steal that idea! Another great use for a CD is as a signal mirror. They work great and are cheap. The hole in the center helps you aim the reflection too. Any other interesting uses for CDs?? Steve Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe N 45º 39' 47" 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122º 36' 16" Portland, OR 97217 Web: www.aldercreek.com Phone: 503.285.0464 Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 05:51 PM 2/12/01 -0800, Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe wrote: > >Another great use for a CD is as a signal mirror. They work great and are >cheap. The hole in the center helps you aim the reflection too. > >Any other interesting uses for CDs?? If you come up with any, my daughter has some CDs -- Nine Inch Nails, et. al., thatI'll gladly contribute for any destructive uses. ;-) -- Wes *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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