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Brand: Weems & Plath Nautical Supply
Located in: Gift Ideas, Collectibles
This portable navigation system is designed for accurate navigating with any chart, chartkit, or chartbook. The plotter is made of solid wood and an integrated adjustable parallel arm fitted with a moveable compass rose. This permits the direct plotting of magnetic compass courses and firmly supports chart work whether in the cockpit, on deck, or below.
Plot a course to a given point by locking the rule at a given bearing. By moving the rule so that the point is on an edge, you quickly determine the correct line of position on a chart for that bearing. A see-through acrylic sheet overlays and protects the chart as you plot and allows for notations using a dry erase marker (included). A tough custom nylon carrying case is included.
Dimensions:
122
Plot a course to a given point by locking the rule at a given bearing. By moving the rule so that the point is on an edge, you quickly determine the correct line of position on a chart for that bearing. A see-through acrylic sheet overlays and protects the chart as you plot and allows for notations using a dry erase marker (included). A tough custom nylon carrying case is included.
Dimensions:
- 22-5/8" x 20-3/16"
- Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz.
122
Generally a well built product
By Ron from Sheridan, WY on 2/22/2008
Pros:
Durable
Cons:
accuracy (see below)
Best Uses:
Coastal Navigation
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Found that the accuracy varied at different points on the board. When moving the plotter along latitude lines both ends of the protractor did not stay on the line in all positions on the board, one end would be higher or lower. I found the difference to be as much as 3/8" in some positions.