[Rhodes22-list] Mounting Compass, Fire Extinguisher

[Wally Buck]

John,

My used 84 came with a Ritchie bulk head mounted compass (port side). It is 
very handy and easy to see. I have heard mention of putting compass on 
removeable board in the companionway. Of course this can also be tripped 
over...maybe someone who has tried this will speak up. I wouldn't think 
mounitng a compass in the gallery would be too handy unless it was a second 
compass? Are you sure pic wasn't barometer? I guess if it was big enough you 
could see from forward part of the cockpit. Maybe for detecting winds 
changes when on the hook in closed cabin during bad weather? One would know 
if they had a major swing change giving indication they may want to check 
anchor set.

My boat came with a fire extinguisher  mounted port side on the inside of 
the bulkhead. It is not thru bolted and it holds just fine. I have a second 
extinguisher laying behind the peg board in the v-birth.

Walloy


>From: jmh123 at juno.com
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Mounting Compass, Fire Extinguisher
>Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 16:21:15 GMT
>
>
>I have reviewed the FAQ and list topics on mounting a compass. Mention is 
>made of mounting the compass on a removeable board -apparently in the 
>companionway -but there are no details. One of the pictures showed a 
>compass mounted in the Galley, on the bulkhead separating the head and 
>galley. Was the idea to see it from the cockpit? Is the reluctance to mount 
>one in the cockpit a matter of not wanting to put a "hole" in the 
>fiberglass?
>
>I also checked for info on fire extinguisher mounting and found no topics, 
>and none of the pictures on the organization pages showed an extinguisher. 
>My understanding is that the extinguisher must be mounted to pass a Coast 
>Guard inspection.
>
>Any ideas/explantions would be appreicated.
>
>
>John Hill
>S/V Clarity
>85 Rhodes
>
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