I just received my Nexus in Bruton packaging which fits nicely onto the recess of my Romany. I am rather perplexed that screws are supplied assuming that most people will mount them in fiberglass. I would assume that this + silicone caulk would be sufficient, but not the optimum way. Anybody have any thoughts? My first inclination is drilling out for #8-32 nut, bolt and washer with either a neoprene or silicone gasket. (just to save some typing, non ferrous metal of course) -- ¤ Gabriel L Romeu ¤ http://studiofurniture.com + /diary or + /paint *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
This sounds like a plan Bob. Did you use the adhesive as is on the velcro or did you supplement it? 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. > > cya > >>>> > I just received my Nexus in Bruton packaging which fits nicely onto the > recess of my Romany. I am rather perplexed that screws are supplied -- ¤ Gabriel L Romeu ¤ http://studiofurniture.com + /diary or + /paint *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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. cya >>>> I just received my Nexus in Bruton packaging which fits nicely onto the recess of my Romany. I am rather perplexed that screws are supplied *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I supplemented the adhesive on the deck but never had to on the mounting plate. Cya : Re: [Paddlewise] mounting compass > This sounds like a plan Bob. Did you use the adhesive as is on the > velcro or did you supplement it? > > Bob Denton wrote: *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I had the same thought, Gabriel, but I succumbed to the lazy-bug and used the screws with lots of silicone caulk. After the compass was in place, I used a nipper and a file to eliminate any sharp points inside the hatch, then slathered on another coat of the silicone. It's been close to three years now, and so far so good. bv > Anybody have any thoughts? My first inclination is drilling out for > #8-32 nut, bolt and washer with either a neoprene or silicone gasket. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
That was my feeling as well Sid, but Bob Volin is probably far better adjusted and less obsessive than we are. I think that I am going to try Bob Dentons method of velcro which is very appealing (On my wife's kayak first...) Sidney Stone wrote: > > Bob wrote: > [snip] > > "I had the same thought, Gabriel, but I succumbed to the lazy-bug and used > the screws with lots of silicone caulk. " > > I installed mine with stainless steel nuts and bolt after putting on some > caulking. I did not trust the screws. > > sid -- ¤ Gabriel L Romeu ¤ http://studiofurniture.com + /diary or + /paint *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I didn't realize I hid my craziness so well.... > That was my feeling as well Sid, but Bob Volin is probably far better > adjusted and less obsessive than we are. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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. > -- ¤ Gabriel L Romeu ¤ http://studiofurniture.com + /diary or + /paint *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Uhh, Bob, I was humoring you... Bob Volin wrote: > > I didn't realize I hid my craziness so well.... > > > That was my feeling as well Sid, but Bob Volin is probably far better > > adjusted and less obsessive than we are. -- ¤ Gabriel L Romeu ¤ http://studiofurniture.com + /diary or + /paint *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
If you lost a mounting plate through total stupidity Bob, I will certainly explode mine or something... Bob Denton wrote: > > I did lose the mounting plate once through total stupidity and I did have > quite a bit of trouble with Brunton trying to get a spare so be careful. > They were great, and replaced the whole compass. I assume they now have the > spare parts from Sweden.. > > >>>Does this mean if I loose it I have lost 2 compasses? -- ¤ Gabriel L Romeu ¤ http://studiofurniture.com + /diary or + /paint *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I did lose the mounting plate once through total stupidity and I did have quite a bit of trouble with Brunton trying to get a spare so be careful. They were great, and replaced the whole compass. I assume they now have the spare parts from Sweden.. >>>Does this mean if I loose it I have lost 2 compasses? *************************************************************************** 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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