[Rhodes22-list] Boat Equipment

[Leland]

Jerry,

I have the Plastimo Contest 101 and I can't imagine anyone thinking that it
is too small.  It's easy to read both day and night from anywhere in the
cockpit and I'm legally blind.

However, when it comes to compasses, size does matter, and I would go with
the 130.  I couldn't find the exact dimensions but from several pictures on
different boats, it doesn't look like the exterior frame is much bigger than
the 101 and certainly not too large for the Rhodes' bulkhead.  If you're
going to spend too much money on something, spend it on the compass.

Good luck!

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
Kent Island, MD



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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