Which compass?

Started by Luke Porter, February 27, 2011, 05:14:17 PM

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Jason Hyerstay

#75
March 29, 2011, 03:11:03 PM
My favorite instrument is still the TackTick RaceMaster. Fluxgate compass, start timer, plus lift/header indicators like the SpeedPuck. I could buy my dad's old one and he could upgrade to the model that networks with other TackTick gear for his C&C 99. But of course it is not class legal, despite all of its features being allowed in other gear the class allows. I would still like to have a ProStart for the easier timer, and to play with some of the other functions in PHRF.

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Drew Harper

#76
March 29, 2011, 08:13:43 PM
Assuming the NovaSail 360 gets the Tech Committee nod, I am working on a West coast order that may save us some money.

Ping me if interested.  FYI...this is a Velocitek and TackTic all in one...GPS/FluxGate compass..runs on 1 AA battery for 30 hours, with backlighting and MOB (for hailing assistance) function.

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Terry Phillips

#77
March 29, 2011, 08:57:15 PM
Drew,

How about the NS 100.

Lower cost.

Good enough functionality ?

Kelly Bechard

#78
March 29, 2011, 09:31:46 PM Last Edit: March 29, 2011, 10:15:28 PM by Kelly Bechard
Moved to the compass discussion/poll.  I agree with Jeff good move by the tech comm.

Ben Steinberg

#79
March 29, 2011, 09:51:38 PM

Jeff Jones

#80
March 29, 2011, 09:55:45 PM
Mr. Steinberg, you have restored my confidence in the tec comedy.

That my friend, is funny.   Well played.   

Ahhhhh.... Now I remember why bought a viper !

Matt Sole

#81
March 29, 2011, 11:01:45 PM
Quote from: Drew Harper on March 29, 2011, 08:13:43 PM
Assuming the NovaSail 360 gets the Tech Committee nod, I am working on a West coast order that may save us some money.

Ping me if interested.  FYI...this is a Velocitek and TackTic all in one...GPS/FluxGate compass..runs on 1 AA battery for 30 hours, with backlighting and MOB (for hailing assistance) function.


So for the 360 to be legal, we would have to adopt the "everything" approach to the rule, right?
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Ben Steinberg

#82
March 29, 2011, 11:23:04 PM
Quote from: Matt Sole on March 29, 2011, 11:01:45 PM
Quote from: Drew Harper on March 29, 2011, 08:13:43 PM
Assuming the NovaSail 360 gets the Tech Committee nod, I am working on a West coast order that may save us some money.

Ping me if interested.  FYI...this is a Velocitek and TackTic all in one...GPS/FluxGate compass..runs on 1 AA battery for 30 hours, with backlighting and MOB (for hailing assistance) function.


So for the 360 to be legal, we would have to adopt the "everything" approach to the rule, right?


matt, we interpreted the nova360 to fit in the as status quo

Matt Sole

#83
March 29, 2011, 11:29:55 PM
What about the course and distance to the waypoint function? Not sure how it works but that could be one hell of an advantage.
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Tim Carter

#84
March 29, 2011, 11:41:00 PM
I think a "Everything" option might be something like a i-pad touch in a waterproof case running the latest Navi-x software... + grib downloads??  ;)
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Brad Boston

#85
March 30, 2011, 09:07:50 AM
The everything approach would be great.

Eric does nothing on our boat anyway so maybe he could navigate. LOL....

Dan Tucker

#86
March 30, 2011, 09:32:46 AM
Quote from: Tim Carter on March 29, 2011, 11:41:00 PM
I think a "Everything" option might be something like a i-pad touch in a waterproof case running the latest Navi-x software... + grib downloads??  ;)

Yes. I assume you'd be planning on using that on a Viper TransPac or something?   ;)

Seriously though, Timbo does raise a good point, the "everything" option would mean precious few restrictions.
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Drew Harper

#87
March 30, 2011, 02:34:19 PM
Quote from: Brad Boston on March 30, 2011, 09:07:50 AM
The everything approach would be great.

Eric does nothing on our boat anyway so maybe he could navigate. LOL....

ouch..that'll leave a mark.

The NS100 is a great little box and yes, we have them in stock....I have a used Vtek and a used 100 for sale too. I prefer the FluxGate compass so you don't have to be moving to get accurate readings.

Any YES Timbo...transpac is on our Viper Bucket list...gonna need a LOT of beer though.


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Lee Shuckerow

#88
June 02, 2011, 05:36:31 PM
Since future technology will continue adding more and more features to the devices, all be it most are useless like pinging the line and lift/header function, lets get rid of this headache rule and not worry about it. If someone can jam 10000 dollar of mostly useless electronics and extra weight onto their boat let em. I would like to see a guy with a control box around his neck and trying to tell you if you have achieved the optimum angle for a layline without knowing the actual location for the mark while hiking, tacking, looking/dodging other boats and also catching the correct windshifts all in a .6 to 1 mile beat.

GOOD LUCK!

also i've sailed on bigger boats where the tactician made every decision based on electronics box and we generally do poorly when we have ample time to actually set it up and read it correctly.
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Lee Shuckerow

#89
June 02, 2011, 05:37:55 PM
If we want a rule i would vote for any electronics but throw out wind instruments and don't allow usage of set and drift.
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