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Compass
Posted:
Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:24 pm
by Bflat
What magnetic compasses are pocketship sailors putting on their vessels? Please be specific as to make and model. I'm looking mount one on the bulkhead.
Thanks,
Bob
Re: Compass
Posted:
Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:03 pm
by mark48
...and specifically where are you all mounting your compass? Photos would be much appreciated. The aft cabin bulkhead would seem to be an obvious spot - but that inclined bulkhead also seems a choice spot for passengers to lean back on while sitting on the forward cockpit seat, looking aft.
Thanks,
Mark
Re: Compass
Posted:
Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:32 pm
by slick95
- Compass
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Bob,
I installed a Ritchie compass mounted on the aft cabin bulkhead starboard side. At first I thought it may be in the way of seating but it is not. Also made a composite cover for the inside/back side of the compass. Picture attached.
Jeff
Re: Compass
Posted:
Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:33 am
by Bflat
Jeff,
Do you remember what model you installed. It looks like the "Explorer."
Bob
Re: Compass
Posted:
Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:07 pm
by slick95
Model
Ritchie V-537 Explorer Compass - Bulkhead Mount
Re: Compass
Posted:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:37 am
by Bflat
Thanks for the info.
Bob
Re: Compass
Posted:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:11 pm
by ddemasie
I used the same model - ordered on sale at West Marine.
My picture is not as good, but same concept.
Re: Compass
Posted:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:14 pm
by ddemasie
I mounted on the port side. I am right handed and tend to steer mostly with my right hand and sit portside most of the time. I can see it better on the port side of the cabin wall.
Re: Compass
Posted:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:47 pm
by sean
Same here. I carved out a bit of the hatch slide covers to give more reclining back room, but probably not needed.
Re: Compass
Posted:
Tue Oct 31, 2017 1:15 pm
by ddemasie
Here is a better picture I should have posted to begin with. Under way s-Slightly healed to port - piloting from the port side.
I equipped my pocketship with the standard white Dacron sails. You can see the nice clear piece in the jib that comes with the sail kit - as ordered from CLC website.
You can also see the bolt configuration I used to hold a detachable tabernacle inside the cabin from this view.