[alberg30] Re: Compasses

[Amy & David Swanson]

Stephen -

Thanks for the response.  By the way, I was looking at the Saturn, mainly
because of the "Navigrid" system of lubber lines.  What did you not like about
them?

Feel free to reply directly to me (zira at mindspring.com), I have tied up the
group long enough on this topic.

Thanks again.

David Swanson
Strayaway Child
Alberg 30 #229

stephen sousa wrote:

> From: "stephen sousa" <stephen=sousa%eng%emchop1 at fishbowl02.lss.emc.com>
>
> Dave,
>
> On #114 we currently have the original Danforth compass on and it functions
> fine. We also have a Saturn installed in the bulkhead on the starboard side,
>  I am not a fan of the Saturn products, this compass was installed when we
> had taken delivery. In retrospect I would either install a BN202 Richie
> (per Christoper's e-mail we had this model on our 22 O'Day) or the Plastimo
> which seem to be a high quality product.
>
> Regards,
> Stephen
> -------------
> Original Text
> From: "Amy & David Swanson" <zira at mindspring.com>, on 7/18/98 2:12 PM:
> First - George, this list is a great idea!  Thanks for suggesting I try
> it.
>
> I have already e-mailed a few of you about this, I apologize fro the
> redundancy.
>
> My trusty bracket mount Danforth Constellation compass finally bit the
> dust during my vacation cruise two weeks ago.  It came with the boat,
> mounted in the recessed "box" in the bridge deck.  I am seeking inputs
> about an appropriate replacement.  The replies I have gotten so far
> indicate that most people have compasses mounted on the bulkhead, the
> bridge deck location being very near the engine and the electrical
> system.  I never had any problems in the past, the compass was at least
> as accurate as I could steer, but that is a lot of metal an current
> nearby.
>
> So...
> 1. Anybody still use a compass mounted in the bridge deck?  If so, what
> model, and what do you like/dislike about it?
> 2. Anyone actually had any trouble with a compass mounted in the bridge
> deck that caused them to move it?
> 3. Any recommendations on bulkhead (or other) mounting locations,
> compasses to use, etc.?
> 4. And finally, anyone want to come hold my hand while I drill a big
> hole in a 31-year-old boat?
>
> So far, I have looked at a Ritchie Helmsman and an Aquameter Saturn.  I
> liked the Saturn's lubberline arrangement better, but I think the
> Ritchie is supposed to be a better name.  Both looked rather cheaply
> made (and interestingly both were made in the USA).
>
> Thanks for any input.
>
> David Swanson
> Strayaway Child
> Alberg 30 #229
>
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