Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#13
posted to rec.boats.building
|
|||
|
|||
LF real gimballed compass
mmc wrote:
"max camirand" wrote in message ... Hi group, I'm looking for a real gimballed marine compass, with a flat face usable with a direction-finder. All of the compasses I've found online have a hemispherical glass face, which makes them useless for taking a bearing. I also strongly suspect that hand-held bearing compasses are useless on a steel boat such as mine. The only flat-faced gimballed compasses I've found are desk decorations. I'm looking for something similar to a real ship's compass, without the giant compensating balls & bar (I will compensate it with magnets). Anyone know where they can be bought? Regards, -Maxime Camirand Seem to be a few on ebay #200412065291 #270495395158 #220521183176 May need to come up with a gimbal, but it'll be a lot cheaper that the 7500 euro job. For me nothing beats this for shooting a bearing: #140364873863 Marching compasses work well for me too. That one is a replica - so the accuracy is an unknown. Better to search eBay for "marching compass". There again, you don't want one that's marked in 0-400 graduations. Good ol' 0-360 is the way to go! :-) Brian W |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Vendee Globe virtual following in real time and real winds | Crew | |||
Vendee Globe virtual following in real time and real winds | Tall Ships | |||
Vendee Globe virtual following in real time and real winds | Whitewater | |||
Vendee Globe virtual following in real time and real winds | Cruising | |||
Vendee Globe virtual following in real time and real winds | Boat Building |