On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 04:20:48 -0500, James wrote:

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

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.


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!

Indeed. I have a Silva bearing compass on the bulkheard. It works
in that position, though it won't work on the overhead. Regardless,
it lacks somewhat in aesthetics. I prefer to minimize the ugly lumps
of plastic wherever possible. :-)
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