I'm new to sailing having recently purchased a 2002 22 Catalina Capari. I'm interested in installing a compass and looking for opinions as to brands and best location for mounting. Currently line bags and ST40's (depth and speed) are mounted on either side of the cabin enterance. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Compass Mounting
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When I got my 1st boat I looked for places to mount a compass and a gps. I never found a good spot. Then I sold the boat. My C22 came with a 1 x 4 that is notched on the back side so that it fits in the middle of the companion way. I then mount my fishfinder, gps and compass to that, it allows me to store everything below deck when not in use. I like it but it can trip those with shorter legs. I am looking for articulating arms that will allow me to mount everything and swing them into the companion way on the port side then swing back when not in use. If I can find the arm I may just mount the 1 x 4 vertically. This will eliminate the trip hazard and still swing out of the way when not in use. The only issue will be wanting to install the hatch boards while using the instruments when its blowing like snot (above 15 knts)...let us know what you decide.
When I got my 1st boat I looked for places to mount a compass and a gps. I never found a good spot. Then I sold the boat. My C22 came with a 1 x 4 that is notched on the back side so that it fits in the middle of the companion way. I then mount my fishfinder, gps and compass to that, it allows me to store everything below deck when not in use. I like it but it can trip those with shorter legs. I am looking for articulating arms that will allow me to mount everything and swing them into the companion way on the port side then swing back when not in use. If I can find the arm I may just mount the 1 x 4 vertically. This will eliminate the trip hazard and still swing out of the way when not in use. The only issue will be wanting to install the hatch boards while using the instruments when its blowing like snot (above 15 knts)...let us know what you decide.
Plastimo Contest
I just intalled a Plastimo Contest compass on my 1990 Catalina 22. I was somewhat surprised there was no compass on a boat over 15 years old that was owned by someone in the navy. I purchased the boat and will finish a complete refit very soon. I installed the compass on the port side to avoid any problems with the electrical panel on the starboard side. I like the Plastimo compasses. Good luck with your project! Bug
I just intalled a Plastimo Contest compass on my 1990 Catalina 22. I was somewhat surprised there was no compass on a boat over 15 years old that was owned by someone in the navy. I purchased the boat and will finish a complete refit very soon. I installed the compass on the port side to avoid any problems with the electrical panel on the starboard side. I like the Plastimo compasses. Good luck with your project! Bug
Alternate Mounting
I just refitted a 74 C22. I mounted a nav board with Sounder, GPS and Compass and ran the connections from the cockpit to just behind the board that covers the winch inside. I ran all the power together in a 12v accessory plug and wired up a socket on the same board. I used mahogony instead of teak. I cut the board at angles to match the wood trim on the companion way. I used a wedge type connection from the wood working stores for knock down fittings. I simply slide the board on and plug in the power and antennae. No holes in the glass
Picture at web.mac.com/geraldartman/iWeb/Site/Photos%202.html The only problem was placement of the compass. The GPS interfered with the setting. I would play around with the location before finishing to avoid or adjust the true settings.
I just refitted a 74 C22. I mounted a nav board with Sounder, GPS and Compass and ran the connections from the cockpit to just behind the board that covers the winch inside. I ran all the power together in a 12v accessory plug and wired up a socket on the same board. I used mahogony instead of teak. I cut the board at angles to match the wood trim on the companion way. I used a wedge type connection from the wood working stores for knock down fittings. I simply slide the board on and plug in the power and antennae. No holes in the glass
Picture at web.mac.com/geraldartman/iWeb/Site/Photos%202.html The only problem was placement of the compass. The GPS interfered with the setting. I would play around with the location before finishing to avoid or adjust the true settings.- Status