It would be difficult to use wind shifts to maximum advantage without the aid of a good compass while racing. Ded reckoning has become a last resort on Alianna nowadays, since we carry a chart plotter and a backup chart plotter but nonetheless electronics can let you down when you most need them.paper charts and a good compass are "must have" items
Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: January 26, 2013 12:51 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Mounting chartplotter now Compass Deviation I keep a portable VHF, binoculars, and portable GPS, in the drink and binocular tray above the pedestal compass, and they don't seem to effect the compass, maybe cause they are above it, and not on the same plain? I use the digital Autohelm for a compass and it's fairly close to the Sailcomp Fluxgate we have. I should double check. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ _____ From: "Steve Thomas" <sthom...@sympatico.ca> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 9:49:15 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Mounting chartplotter now Compass Deviation 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 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2639/5556 - Release Date: 01/25/13
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