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Bill -
The accuracy seems to be equally poor in or out of the boat, although the
board probably doesn't help. Yes, GPS gets much more attention than the
compass. But the Mark 1 eyeball is still the primary navigational equipment
on Akala. I always sail with a pair.
Chris
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From: SVsukoshi@aol.com [mailto:SVsukoshi@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 2:44 PM
To: wwpotter@tscnet.com
Subject: RE: Compass type/size/location for P-15
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Chris wrote:
>I haven't given it too much use since my sense of >direction is more
>accurate than the cheapo compass I picked up, and I >don't generally sail
in
>night/fog etc.
That's probably 'cause it's too close to that iron centreboard. But please,
let's don't get on a degaussing kick <g>. Get a good GPS and don't worry
about the compass...
Bill de Ment P-15 #1044 'Sukoshi'
Eagle, Idaho
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