Glen "Wiley" Wilson wrote:
On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 23:14:17 -0800, "Evan Gatehouse"
wrote:


"rhys" wrote in message

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On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 13:33:03 GMT, Geoff Schultz
wrote:


I can see it from the v-berth where we
sleep, so it's a quick way to tell what's going on with the wind without
having to get up.

Ah, my kind of sailor. I'll bet you've recycled a cloudy-domed
bulkhead compass for the same "roll over, check course, resume nap"
tactic G

R.

That's one item I'd like to find: a "read from below" compass - the kind
you mount on the overhead above your berth. Anybody have a source?


Ah yes, the telltale compass. I've wanted one for years. Take a look
he

http://makeashorterlink.com/?B2BC526E9

and you'll see why I don't have one yet. Sure like to find one at a
reasonable price.


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Take a look at cpRepeater, my NMEA data integrator, repeater, and
logger at http://www.worldwidewiley.com/

Plastimo makes a great hand bearing compass that comes with a mounting
bracket. You can mount it to a bulkhead or overhead and read it no
problem while mounted, and snap it out of the mount to use on deck for
taking bearings. Cost is only about $100.00. Two versions, one lighted
(batteries) one not.

I've had one for a couple of years. It's ideal for use near a bunk.
Beats getting out of a warm bed anytime!