I have a Garmin plotter and a Nexus readout mounted to a plate at the top of the binnacle, essentially on top of the compass - maybe 6" away. The compass and the plotter read the same, depending on how fast the plotter catches up.
I guess I didn't read the instructions. Gary 30-1 ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Thomas To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 9:49 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Mounting chartplotter now Compass Deviation I have found 2 small electronic items that had a powerful influence on the compass - a hand held radio and a cell phone. The effect was particularly bad when clipped on to a binoculars holder mounted in front of the binnacle. That binoculars holder has held all kinds of things that affected the compass and I am more careful with what I put in there now. Screwdrivers, rigging knives, spare or spent AA cells, pliers, - all had measurable effect and are now banned. Aluminum beer cans don't seem to be a problem and they fit nicely. I agree with all the comments about not worrying too much about your chart plotter, so long as you take a thoughtful approach to the power leads and test your set up. -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Chris Ford Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 8:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Mounting chartplotter near magnetic compass (ChrisFord) Thanks all for your ideas on this one; your input will help me find a work-around. I guess the manufacturers' guidance is there for a reason, even if the reason is CYA! - Chris ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
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