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Old 20 June 2016, 21:39   #1
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just after a recommendation really... after a marine compass to screw onto the thwart on my aerotec. anything reasonable on ebay?

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Old 20 June 2016, 21:52   #2
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I've had one of these for many years across all my smallcraft. Bracket mounts to a vertical or horizontal surface and compass will work either way. It then unclips easily from the bracket for taking hand bearings.

Silva Garmin 70UN Sailing Compass
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Old 20 June 2016, 21:57   #3
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And I have a spare one for sale if interested!? Good enough for the RNLI.

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Old 20 June 2016, 22:06   #4
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And I have a spare one for sale if interested!? Good enough for the RNLI.

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Old 26 June 2016, 10:28   #5
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At nearly £70 the Silva was a bit pricey for me and since it's my 3rd back-up nav tool I spent a little less and got one of these:

Compass

I have it wired in with my plotter so it's illuminated during night passages
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