[Rhodes22-list] Toys for Rhodes

[Michael Meltzer]

the real problem is using binoculars on a 22 foot boat, they do move around allot :-), one of these days I have to get the
stabilized pair. BTW I forgot an item on the list, a hand held "hokey puck" compass, great for barring and nice as a backup compass.

MJM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Mistler" <mistler at mindspring.com>
To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 7:08 AM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Toys for Rhodes


> Michael,
>
> Thanks for the excellent list.
>
> I would postulate, however, that 7x50 binoculars are wasted on the majority
> of the subscribers to this list.  Looking at some of the Rhodes get together
> pictures, it appears that most of the men are over 45 - and most of the
> women are over 21 <grin>.  Especially for men, our pupils slowly loose their
> ability to dilate to maximum and can not longer take advantage of the
> light-gathering ability of the 7x50s after about 40 years of age.  7x35s may
> be all we actually can use.  Of course, that only matters if we can get an
> equally good pair of 7x35 binoculars for less money than the 7x50s.
>
> Fair winds!
> --Doug
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Michael Meltzer
> Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 11:12 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Toys for Rhodes
>
> I think Rodger got most of it. my order might be a little different.
>
> 1)a working anchor system rated for 40+ knot.
> 2)good set of flashlights and a high powered spot light.
> 3)bulkhead compass, with backlighting, readable form the tiller, contest 130
> comes to mind,
> 4)fixed mount vhf, with mast top antenna for range, tri-watch for weather
> warnings.
> 5)simple gps with a "simple" map showing land outline and buoys (do not need
> full e-charting)
> 6)the chartbook/chartkit for the area, along with rule/dividers/pencils
> 7)the ray60 tridata, depth/speed/log
> 8)good set on low light bonociters, extra credit for the Nikon 7x50 with
> compass, some of the stabilized one are nice but pricy
> 9)handheld vhf that works on AA,
>
> 10 spares, firstaid, toolkit, fule line parts, spare lines and rigging, duct
> tape, wd40 :-)
>
>
>
>
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