Handheld help.......

Althorne

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Sorry people but tried a search and almost nothing came up that was relative (although Jimi came up 2 out 4) not funny that!!.........anyway,
daughter-in-law suggested buying me a handheld compass for xmas but couldn't find the posts on here a few days ago giving relative details. I usually only coastal cruise and do not plan channel crossings and as yet have not strayed too far out of known waters in Thames Estuary on own boat however next spring I'm making a trip from Thames to Glasgow and might take in a bit of West Coast as well while there. Am taking correspondant pilotage course now have had some RYA onboard tuition. Would a handheld be useful and if so what one?
Am a mobo of 27ft, slow moving, have fixed gps and handheld type Meridian colour, will have autopilot by then and 2 users (1 with spec's, 1 without).
What do you think?


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Some sort of HH compass is essential for collision avoidance .. although I use binoculars with a compass. A secondary purpose is for pilotage & taking bearings. personally I would'nt go to sea without one. I rate my Binocs with compass high on the list of essential equipment.

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the Autohelm personal compass is really good for collision avoidance but alas, nor manufactured now.
go for the Mini compass type>
Axium mini 2000s £ 50 ( i have the forerunner of this + the Autohelm)
plastimo Iris 50 £40

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Thanks Jimi. Had a pair of Monks until september when they were stolen. Was not sure whether a dedicated HH or bino fitted ones would be best.

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/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif Where, where, where. have they got anymore??????

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Cheap and cheerful handheld compass is a Plastimo Iris 50 - I'm very pleased with mine. Basic, but stands a fair bit of rough treatment and seemingly very accurate.

Got mine at the SIBS for about £25.

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Definitely useful & essential
Go to your local chandlery and TEST them before buying - I wear specs and the 'eye level' ones do not suit me. I use the 'held at arms length' type. unfortunately the one I use is no longer manufactured. Or go to the LBS and test them there.

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If they were "with compass" that was some steal!!

Sorry you lost the binos Roy, I'm sure if I think hard about that I can come up with a solution!!

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Don't test the compass, test your specs! There are plenty of non-magnetic frames available.

Theoretically, most hand bearing-compasses have about the same accuracy, usually plus or minus two degrees. I have both the Iris 50 and the older Mini compass, and I've tested both from an Ordnance Survey trig point against known objects. The maximum error on either was three quarters of a degree. On the other hand, one compass I tested on a sailing school boat was more than five degrees out. Could make nonsense of a fix.

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John that would be excellent. They were actually leanne's which I bought for her last xmas and they went in the van theft with the camera's. Had them with me on 'Baltic Air' you may remember?
Call me.
Cheers
Roy

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