Re: [Paddlewise] mounting compass

From: Gabriel L Romeu <romeug_at_erols.com>
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 10:21:35 -0400
Hey Bob, this is a good idea- seems to work fine though I have to pry it
off with a screwdriver.  I can now transfer it between two boats. 


Does this mean if I loose it I have lost 2 compasses?

g.

Bob Denton wrote:
> 
> I have mine attached using 3M Marine Velcro (The 3M white plastic stuff)
> mounted in the corners of the black plastic mounting plate and on the
> recess. I use a small piece of minicell at the bottom of the recess to keep
> the compass from rattling. I can also move the compass from boat to boat and
> take it off the boat for storage. I am thinking of gluing some gasket
> material around the mounting plate and foregoing the minicell.
> 
> I've used this system for 3 years and haven't lost the compass yet.
> 

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