[Public-List] Binoculars

[Amy & David Swanson]

Not really an A30 question but I figured this would be a good group to ask.

When we bought our Alberg 20+ years ago, I bought a decent set of 
Fujinon 7X50 binoculars to use on it.  They are still going strong, but 
they are too large to use on our little boat - specifically, the 50 mm 
lens end is too big to fit well anywhere I have to put it.  I have a 
couple pairs of cheap binoculars at the house that I use for bird 
watching, etc.  The 10X42 Tasco's fit ok, but are too jumpy & not really 
bright enough.  The 4X30 Busnell's have a very narrow field of view & 
not really enough magnification.  I would think a 6 X40 or 42 would be 
about right, but haven't found one to try.  Price is also important, I 
don't want to spend $500 for binoculars to use on a $1500 boat, but I 
don't mind spending $100 - $150 or so for a decent set.  Does anyone 
have any suggestions?

Thanks.