Typhoon Compass?

Appleton68 · Post by **Appleton68** » Dec 1st, '05, 11:08

I'm looking for recommendations and/or comments with regard to size, type, brand, cost, etc. of a new bulkhead mounted compass for a Typhoon Weekender. TY

winthrop fisher · Post by **winthrop fisher** » Dec 3rd, '05, 08:17

hey,
most use the saturn compass,
bulk head mount,
5" 3/4 inches in dia, there are two sizes,
i put it in the bottom hatch board,
so you can see it from any seat.
winthrop

Appleton68 wrote:I'm looking for recommendations and/or comments with regard to size, type, brand, cost, etc. of a new bulkhead mounted compass for a Typhoon Weekender. TY

Neil Mietz · Post by **Neil Mietz** » Dec 3rd, '05, 08:30

That's a good idea, putting the compass in one of the hatch boards. Don't get a lighted compass with wires to a battery.

The other Neil
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Mike Wainfeld · Post by **Mike Wainfeld** » Dec 3rd, '05, 12:03

I mounted a Plastimo Contest 101 on the bulkhead. Putting the compass on the drop board may be a better idea, as it is in the center, and you don't give up a backrest![img]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sra ... d352b8.jpg[/img]

Mike Wainfeld · Post by **Mike Wainfeld** » Dec 3rd, '05, 12:11

This is a Tacktick solar powered compass. This is the one I go by-I find the digital readout easier to use.
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Tod Mills · Post by **Tod Mills** » Dec 3rd, '05, 14:45

which works fine for me, although it does interupt the backrest a bit.

I know a fellow who mounted a compass atop the sliding companionway hatch, on centerline, just forward of the aft edge. The thing to beware of there is that when lowering the mast, there is a potential for it interferring with the compass. On my Thistle, the compass mounts similarly on a horizontal surface, but is easily removeable with a small twist.

winthrop fisher · Post by **winthrop fisher** » Dec 4th, '05, 07:25

Hey Neil,
i don't put on the bulk head, because people like to lean on it, you don't want it in your back.

and on the mast your lines can get hang on it.

on your hatch board, what i did was get electric connecters that pull apart for the light.
beside you don't need the light all the time.
winthrop

Neil Mietz wrote:That's a good idea, putting the compass in one of the hatch boards. Don't get a lighted compass with wires to a battery.

The other Neil

John Vigor · Post by **John Vigor** » Dec 5th, '05, 00:25

Winthrop's right. Placing your compass on a hatchboard is the simplest and most practical way to go about it.

I had a cruising Santana 22 on which I did just that. When the compass wasn't needed, I simply turned the hatchboard around so that the compass was inside. I also closed the boat up with the compass inside, so it didn't need any protection from the sun when I wasn't there.

I had a Silva compass that doubled as a hand bearing compass as well. It slipped into a fitting (supplied) on the hatchboard. It had a small red LED and battery in the handle for night work. It was perfect for a small boat.

John Vigor
CD27 "Sangoma"
Bellingham, WA

slaume · Post by **slaume** » Dec 5th, '05, 06:05

I vote for the hatch board. When we were sailing the TY I did a crew pole and the bulk head location was soundly rejected. I went one step farther and made up a dedicated hatch board for the compass. On most day sails, in familiar waters, the whole bundle stayed safely wrapped up down below. Just get a compass big enough to read, Steve.

Neil Gordon · Post by **Neil Gordon** » Dec 5th, '05, 06:06

Mike Wainfeld wrote:This is a Tacktick solar powered compass. This is the one I go by-I find the digital readout easier to use.

Nice, and according to their website, there's lots of stored energy to get you through fog, night, etc. Still, rather than rely solely on an electronic gizmo, I'd be carrying a traditional magnetic compass as well.

Appleton68 · Post by **Appleton68** » Dec 5th, '05, 12:44

Thank you for all the input. I appreciate it.

With the dedicate board, what type of wood did you use?

Teak, marine plywood, something else?

slaume · Post by **slaume** » Dec 5th, '05, 13:13

Paloupe (sp) is a decking material available at many lumber yards. It typicaly comes 5/4 X 6 so I had to joint the edges and glue up a wider piece then plane it to 3/4" for the hatch board. It looks very much like teak for a fraction of the price with most of the same qualities. If you buy yourself an 8 or 10 foot piece you will have some for all sorts of projects, Steve.

winthrop fisher · Post by **winthrop fisher** » Dec 5th, '05, 13:48

teak of course.......

Appleton68 wrote:Thank you for all the input. I appreciate it.

With the dedicate board, what type of wood did you use?

Teak, marine plywood, something else?

Appleton68 · Post by **Appleton68** » Dec 5th, '05, 16:02

Thanks.

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