Posted by fred, NC on May 13, 2003 at 17:57:15:
In Reply to: compass position? posted by Kevin Gough on May 13, 2003 at 12:27:38:
Kevin -
I've had several sailboats, seems like sailors put them anywhere they are good and visible! Are you considering the "bulkhead" mounted type - which also show some inclination indication? I believe bigger is better, for these sailing aids. You might also want to consider mounting a bubble type "inclinometer" - which shows amount of "heel" the boat is undertaking. West Marine has some nice ones.
Good luck ..... not much help I guess.
Fred, NC
: I am installing a bulkhead compass on my Tango on the external rear of the cabin. Is there a particular format for which side I install it on or does it matter? This might seem a dumb question but I should explain that even though my Tango is nearing completion I still have to learn how to sail.