This is beside the companionway ,in the cockpit, on l our "new to us" boat.
Any idea what it is used for ?
Any idea what it is used for ?
Identify the mystery item...
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jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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It is something designed to be removed after use. No electrical connections.
I’d say some where in the boat you’ll find a compass wanting to be fitted into the outside round fitting.
I’d say some where in the boat you’ll find a compass wanting to be fitted into the outside round fitting.
Agreed. But whatever hardware went there is long gone. Previous owners had no idea what it was.
Likely not a compass since it has a binnacle.
Next time I am on the boat I plan on removing it and seeing if has markings on the back.
One sure way to find what it goes with is to throw it away. Like magic, you will find its companion stashed in some corner the very next time you are on the boat.
I believe that was a Spanish brand ?Its a "Thingy" missing it's "Gazinta"
Jim...
When I was a kid we had a similar product in our trailer. The chamber pot for us real young ones, was a Guzunta model. As per instructions it was stored it under the bed.
Fortunately we soon bought a 70s trailer with a marine style ShiteShowerShave setup.
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there is a Facebook group called "What is this thing on my boat?" which has dozens of weird objects that folks have identified . it's a great time waster if you really want an answer (eventually) to your question. . .
The boat has a binnacle compass at the wheel from factory.
Seems unlikely that one would also be on the cabin bulkhead. and I haven't seen one that is removable in that way.
That said I have seen compasses on both sides of a cockpit, so that the helmsman has a good view angle on each tack.
Looks like it was meant to have a wire feed through the middle hole... btw part # and google didn't come up with anything.
