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Re: What to look for and how to rig your new kayak- JimD
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:10 pm
by Ron Mc
Kalait wrote:Ron Mc what compass do you have mounted in your yak?
Hi friend,
That's a Ritchie XP-99W (white) kayaker - the bungee tie-down base is a separate part.
I've had good luck with Hodges marine for a couple of Ritchie purchases
https://www.hodgesmarine.com/searchresu ... er&Submit=
The XP-99 has a nice big display, easy to read with old/tired eyes.
Of course Ritchie is the last word in marine compasses.
I have been through too many Suunto compasses, both chart, deck, and surveying - they all eventually leak-in air. Here's a tandem cockpit I set up for my daughter in the T160 10 years ago.
I've gone to Silva for my chart compass
(I also have Steiner Navigator glasses with built-in compass display)
Re: What to look for and how to rig your new kayak- JimD
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:14 pm
by Kalait
Ron Mc wrote:Kalait wrote:Ron Mc what compass do you have mounted in your yak?
Hi friend, I have been through too many Suunto compasses, both chart, deck, and surveying - they all eventually leak-in air.
That's a Ritchie XP-99W (white) kayaker - the bungee tie-down base is a separate part.
I've had good luck with Hodges marine for a couple of Ritchie purchases
https://www.hodgesmarine.com/searchresu ... er&Submit=
Of course Ritchie is the last word in marine compasses.
I've gone to Silva for my chart compass
(I also have Steiner Navigator glasses with built-in compass display)
Thanks, I will start my search, love the idea, as I am currently trying to navigate with my phone without success during the bright sunlight time.
Re: What to look for and how to rig your new kayak- JimD
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:11 am
by Linguinni7896
I saw a cool unit here,
I'll take it for myself and my wife
Re: What to look for and how to rig your new kayak- JimD
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 5:31 am
by Linguinni7896
I saw a cool unit here, I'll take it for myself and my wife
Re: What to look for and how to rig your new kayak- JimD
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:01 am
by Ron Mc
Linguinni7896 wrote:I saw a cool unit here, I'll take it for myself and my wife
here's where quoting the post you're referring to would be recommended, so we all can recognize what you're talking about, and possibly generate discussion.