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Deck Compass Recommendations
I have used a Silva UN Marine for a number of years and am quite satisfied with it. It comes with a mounting bracket which can be bolted onto the boat with some modifications (it's designed to fit on a flat surface), after which the compass can be easily plugged into it, or unplugged and stored. You can buy additional mounting brackets at a very reasonable price if needed. I seem to trade off between different boats so I purchased a quick mount which according to the label says it is manufactured by Paddlers Supply Company, Escondido, California (760) 739-8363. It is designed for the Silva compass and quickly affixes to the deck with bunjie cords, so now I can easily move the compass and mount from boat to boat. All that said, these days more often then not I simply use a small hikers compass which is tied to the cord on my paddling jacket and rests comfortably on my sprayskirt. It's always with me so if I get caught in the fog it's not a problem. I really don't think your average sea kayaker really needs the sophistication of an expensive marine compass or even a GPS for what we typically do. But I admit that I like a good gadget as much as the next guy :-) Scott So.Cal. |
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