Re: [Paddlewise] rudders

From: WhiteRabbit <whiterabbit_0117_at_charter.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 20:50:18 -0500
It is tiring on the eyes to constantly change focus from far to near. 
Having the compass that far forward allows you to keep it in your vision 
without refocusing.  After awhile (many miles) you are able to maintain your 
compass heading without conciously looking at the compass.

>>  However, I will correct a serious misconception. The flat spot on the
>> foredeck is for mounting a compass. It was never designed as a sail
>> mount.
>
> It's nice to have this option for compass either; but this flat spot is
> about 5 ft from the backrest , - or compass has to be placed that far?
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