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Forum: Marine Electronics

04-10-2011, 20:46

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Replace Compass at Helm with GPS

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: Replace Compass at Helm with GPS

The GPS has to be installed properly or it can screw up the compass reading.

Forum: Marine Electronics

03-10-2011, 16:33

Replies: 52

Replace Compass at Helm with GPS

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: Replace Compass at Helm with GPS

Having had a tiller boat and now a wheel boat, it's not a problem with a tiller because you sit further forward. I have a friend with a tiller boat, and he has his 441 mounted inside the companion on...

Forum: Marine Electronics

03-10-2011, 14:25

Replies: 52

Replace Compass at Helm with GPS

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: Replace Compass at Helm with GPS

I don't think a compass is easier unless you came up using that method before chart plotters or sailed a long time in unknown waters without one.

I think there's no doubt that a chartplotter is a...

Forum: Marine Electronics

03-10-2011, 12:16

Replies: 52

Replace Compass at Helm with GPS

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: Replace Compass at Helm with GPS

I guess it depends on how big the chart plotter is, too. I just have a little 441s. A friend made a mount for the chart plotter over the compass. He twisted the wires, which prevents the electrical...

Forum: Marine Electronics

03-10-2011, 11:38

Replies: 52

Replace Compass at Helm with GPS

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: Why not?

I guess, but the compass will look more useful if the chartplotter goes out.

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