No. He's right. You should uncover the compass. The minimal
amount of damage during the time you'd be using it on the water
from the sun is nothing. It should only be covered at dock.

"CANDChelp" wrote in message
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Instruments are made and installed to be used.

USED for what? Sun damage tests while in plain sight of landmarks?
You REMAIN a fool.

RB

No. He's right. You should uncover the compass. The minimal
amount of damage during the time you'd be using it on the water
from the sun is nothing.

Why expose an instrument for no reason, Ganzy? I've seen plenty of compasses
killed early. Even my Radar in the cabin stays covered when switched off.

RB

Also, you might want to consider
making the compass viewable.

Please explain why, when sailing in a known area, under good conditions,
whythey might want to uncover ANY instruments not in use.

RB

It's a matter of getting into the habit of having the equipment
ready to use. It's also good practice to observe the compass,
and it's fun for newbies.

"CANDChelp" wrote in message
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Also, you might want to consider
making the compass viewable.

Please explain why, when sailing in a known area, under good conditions,
whythey might want to uncover ANY instruments not in use.

RB

It's a matter of getting into the habit of having the equipment
ready to use.

It's a time consuming process to remove the compass cover, I guess.

RB

And the radio! Did you really mean to say that went through the busiest harbor
in the
country without turning on the radio? Not too swift there, booby.

Yup!!! No need to monitor the radio 24/7 either. Few boats do.

RB

You sail a few hours a week.

Oh, really??


Bwahahahahahaha!


RB

I can see not having a radio on while "away from the action," though I think mine has
been on whenever I've been underway. But in a very busy harbor, crossing security zones
and shipping lanes, not monitoring the radio, at least 16 (and 13 for NYC), is pretty
stupid.

It clear there are serious gaps in your education, booby. You should check out one of
these fine organizations. Perhaps they can help:
http://www.cgaux.org/
http://www.usps.org/



"CANDChelp" wrote in message
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And the radio! Did you really mean to say that went through the busiest harbor
in the
country without turning on the radio? Not too swift there, booby.

Yup!!! No need to monitor the radio 24/7 either. Few boats do.

RB

Are you telling us that you made the run through Hellgate without
monitoring 9, 13, and 16? Are you telling us that you made no
securite call at the throgs neck, brothers, or the gate, announcing
your vessel, route and destination? Are you telling us you were not in
communication with the large commercial traffic with whom you were
sharing the water.? If so,you are reckless, but not alone. When I
hail a tug driver and discuss intentions, I actually get thanked for
getting on the radio.


On 28 Jul 2003 18:31:57 GMT, (CANDChelp) wrote:

And the radio! Did you really mean to say that went through the busiest harbor
in the
country without turning on the radio? Not too swift there, booby.

Yup!!! No need to monitor the radio 24/7 either. Few boats do.

RB

Yup. Don't do it!

"CANDChelp" wrote in message
...
It's a matter of getting into the habit of having the equipment
ready to use.

It's a time consuming process to remove the compass cover, I guess.

RB