Steve Swann
Member III
I am going to purchase a handheld bearing compass. Anyone have a good suggestion for me? Either what to look for, or a favorite brand. Price isn't as important as utility, durability, and usability.
Advice HH Bearing Compass
- Thread starter Steve Swann
- Start date
Davis, maybe
I have used one of these low-tech simple ones, and liked it.
http://www.davisnet.com/marine/products/list_marine.asp?grp=m19-2
There is a somewhat similar Silva model with a larger card, or at least there used to be. Here is a URL, but I am not sure if this is marketed in the US currently (under the Brunton name, maybe?). I owned one and liked the way it could be slipped into a a bracket as an extra steering compass.
http://www.smartmarine.co.nz/70un-handbearing-compassno-light-p-1062.html
Loren
I have used one of these low-tech simple ones, and liked it.
http://www.davisnet.com/marine/products/list_marine.asp?grp=m19-2
There is a somewhat similar Silva model with a larger card, or at least there used to be. Here is a URL, but I am not sure if this is marketed in the US currently (under the Brunton name, maybe?). I owned one and liked the way it could be slipped into a a bracket as an extra steering compass.
http://www.smartmarine.co.nz/70un-handbearing-compassno-light-p-1062.html
Loren
Attachments
-
00211.jpg -
silva compass handheld 70un.jpg
Last edited:
Steve Swann
Member III
Good Options
Thanks, Loren. How in the world do you find this stuff and reply so effectively and quickly?
Thank you for including both links that go to sites to purchase either one. I am not sure I 'need' an illuminated one but then again, maybe this is a good backup option for something heretofore unexpected; especially for not much difference in $. Maybe having two wouldn't be a bad idea either...
Steve Swann
E25 Seahorse
Meridian ID
Thanks, Loren. How in the world do you find this stuff and reply so effectively and quickly?
Thank you for including both links that go to sites to purchase either one. I am not sure I 'need' an illuminated one but then again, maybe this is a good backup option for something heretofore unexpected; especially for not much difference in $. Maybe having two wouldn't be a bad idea either...
Steve Swann
E25 Seahorse
Meridian ID
I've had that Davis model for ~20 years and it's a nice unit. It may have been the only one at that time. The only drawback is it does need a nice secure home when not in use. I've had to repair/glue one of the sighting blades due to interactions w/ other movable objects. The illumination does come in handy.