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Re: Compass Question

Posted By: Nick Schade
Date: Thursday, 17 June 1999, at 9:27 a.m.

In Response To: Compass Question (mike allen)

> What is the functional difference between a standard boat compass and a
> 'kayak' compass. For example Ritchie has a kayak compass and many others.
> Aside from the mounting setup and size does a kayak compass have a
> moveable marker for setting a course? Or if I can mount it can I use any
> other similar compass ( - I like other mounts and colours better.)

> What functional characteristics does one look for in a good kayak compass?

There should be no functional difference between a compass for a kayak and any other boat compass. Compasses intended from boats are almost all intended for being read from behind. The main difference is probably size.

Look for a compass that you can read from the distance and angle it will be placed away from your cockpit. Other than that, as long as it points north, it should work.

Messages In This Thread

Compass Question
mike allen -- Wednesday, 16 June 1999, at 12:34 p.m.

Re: Compass Question
Mike Scarborough -- Wednesday, 16 June 1999, at 9:51 p.m.

Re: Compass Question
Leroy Lakowski -- Thursday, 18 November 1999, at 8:24 p.m.

Re: Compass Question
Nick Schade -- Thursday, 17 June 1999, at 9:27 a.m.

Re: Compass Question
Dave Sharpe -- Friday, 18 June 1999, at 7:04 p.m.

Re: Compass Question
Nick Schade -- Saturday, 19 June 1999, at 9:28 a.m.

Re: Compass Question
Dave Sharpe -- Monday, 21 June 1999, at 11:08 a.m.

Re: Compass Question
mike allen -- Tuesday, 22 June 1999, at 2:03 p.m.

No don't do it
Jerry -- Wednesday, 23 June 1999, at 12:50 p.m.

Re: No don't do it
mike allen -- Thursday, 24 June 1999, at 8:33 p.m.

Re: No don't do it
Dave Sharpe -- Thursday, 1 July 1999, at 12:51 p.m.

Re: Compass Question
Dave Sharpe -- Thursday, 24 June 1999, at 8:14 p.m.

Re: Compass Question
Nick Schade -- Wednesday, 23 June 1999, at 9:52 a.m.

Re: Compass Question
Jerry -- Wednesday, 23 June 1999, at 1:14 p.m.

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