"CANDChelp" wrote in message
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Let me get this straight.

I should keep the compass covered to protect it, otherwise it won't be
very
long before I have to buy another.

Nobody said that. Your uncovered compass may last many years, but covered
(when
not in use) it will last longer. Why not go for the "longer" option? It
takes
1/4th a second to remove a cover.

NOT when you are sailing downwind in a boat with a 7 foot cockpit, and the
full width travellor is between you and the bulkhead mounted compass.

Once again, you have demonstrated that you are a complete fraud.

It's lucky that you are really thick-skinned. Most people couldn't cope
with the humiliation that you heap upon yourself daily.

Regards


Donal
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