New compass

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Installing a new Ritchie compass on my wheel pedistal. I have never adjusted or calabrated one before. Does anyone have any  sage advise on what need to do to make it work correctly? 

Thanks,

Jim in Florida

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[ktut...@mindspring.com]

Jim,

 

If you have a reliable GPS, it can certainly give you an accurate compass heading. there are also websites that will address this question. Good Luck

 

Karl

S/V Dancer

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[Chris Windeler]

You can not use your GPS to calibrate your compass. The GPS only works when you are moving and there is a delay. The best way is to line up objects on the chart and compare the correct angle on the chart with your compass reading. Don't forget variation and deviation.

Better yet take a United States Power Squadron Course.

Chris

[Harry Jansen]

We use to walk the fingers and check out all the boats headed in the same direction. Adjust accordingly

[Chris Windeler]

This is available from the United States Power Squadrons

Chris

01-88-104 Mariner's Compass Guide   View Item	$ 6.00 C
	This guide explains how to select, install, calibrate and use your compass on board your boat. This is an essential guide for all boaters. This stand alone guide is also an included component of the Mariner's Compass Seminar Kit.

[Jim Goepel]

I am moving soon and will need to buy a mattress for my temporary apartment. I'd like to be able to reuse the mattress, and am considering buying one to cut down and use in the V-berth or the aft berth. Does anyone have the dimensions for those areas? Unfortunately I couldn't bring home the cushions from either of those areas this season, and the boat is 2 hours away. Just really trying to make sure a queen size could be cut down to fit.

Thanks in advance!

- Jim

[Lipham]

Jim

I added a foam topper to my QB. I used a Full topper and trimmed it to fit. An electric carving knife cuts it like butter.

Richard

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[Lee and Cathy Coulter]

I have a 35 and I think the forward cabin birth measured 78 or 80 inches across the top ( from starboard corner to port corner).  So to keep from having to cut and glue foam (which can be done), I bought a King 6" foam mattress.  I have a Sailrite sewing machine, and it was a big job, but it turned out real nice and with the mattress cover that came on the mattress and the cover I made for it, it made sleeping on the boat a much better experience.

[Jim Goepel]

Thanks!

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[Jim Goepel]

Thanks Richard!

[Jim]

Thanks Chris. 

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