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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I feel obliged to offer a contrarian view. I have
the original compass (a Ritchie Danforth) I still mount in the "step".
Deviation has never been a problem for me-I have a diesel now, but even with the
A4 deviation was less than 5 degrees. The VHF microphone placement was much more
critical. The biggest problem on Checkmate is it's a popular place to
sit-steering a compass course becomes difficult then.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>When I sail, I sail a course based on wind
direction (I have a bulkhead mounted AWI), when I motor, I tend to use an
autopilot that has it's own compass. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Granted, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay as I am, my
position is if you need to sail a compass course, anchor. It'll clear up soon
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Michael</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>#220</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>