Apparently it isn't a good idea to put the handheld compressed gas horn
in the drink holder (adjacent to the compass) while sailing in thick
fog... at least that's what I hear! :-)
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11
On 2013-01-25 10:49 AM, Steve Thomas wrote:
I have found 2 small electronic items that had a powerful influence on
the compass - a hand held radio and a cell phone. The effect was
particularly bad when clipped on to a binoculars holder mounted in
front of the binnacle. That binoculars holder has held all kinds of
things that affected the compass and I am more careful with what I put
in there now. Screwdrivers, rigging knives, spare or spent AA cells,
pliers, - all had measurable effect and are now banned. Aluminum beer
cans don't seem to be a problem and they fit nicely.
I agree with all the comments about not worrying too much about your
chart plotter, so long as you take a thoughtful approach to the power
leads and test your set up.
-----Original Message-----
*From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]*On Behalf Of
*Chris Ford
*Sent:* Friday, January 25, 2013 8:39 AM
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mounting chartplotter near magnetic compass
(ChrisFord)
Thanks all for your ideas on this one; your input will help me find a
work-around. I guess the manufacturers' guidance is there for a
reason, even if the reason is CYA! - Chris
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