[Rhodes22-list] Boat Equipment

[Herb Parsons]

Cowie,

Don't let that photo fool you. I'm not sure what they're doing (and who 
knows, maybe it's just my browser), but that compass (Plastimo 101) is 
round, not oval, and really is plenty large and very easy to read. I 
have one on my O'Day 25, and have no problems reading it at all. I tend 
to do a little  "x-sailing" from time to time, and really like the built 
in incline indicator.

cowie wrote:
> I need to send Stan a few items to build into my new Rhodes 22 and after
> researching the archives and receiving input have decided on three items.
> 1. Bulkhead Compass
> 2. Garmin 545S GPS
> 3. VHF Radio ICOM M422 with DSC
> I believe the radio can be connected to the Garmin gps to allow my position
> to be broadcast and I like this safety feature.  I plan to have the bulkhead
> compass installed on the Port bulkhead and the gps on the Starboard
> bulkhead, the radio inside the cabin on the starboard side.  I also plan to
> have a transducer mounted inside the hull. I have seen recent discussions
> about the various mounting options and think this is a good compromise in
> order to not cut a hole in the hull.
>
> My question is which compass to purchase.  I see that many rhodies like the
> Plastimo Contest 101 bulkhead compass however also notice that some think it
> is too small.  The Plastimo Contest 130 seems like the next logical step up
> and I am leaning toward this model in order to have better visibility from
> the helm.  Does anyone have the Contest 130 and do you think it is too big?
>
> Thanks
>
> Plastimo 101 link
>
> http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/21399?&cid=chanintel&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=21399
>
> Plastimo 130 link
>
> http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|17|8357|8391&id=82623
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Herb Parsons