Level boat

[awerman]

On a 1984 c-25 catalina. Where can I get a square/levy point to use to mount bulkhead compass? The cockpit floor. Across the cockpit benches. Any suggestion

 

[awerman]

Sorry level

 

[Stu Jackson]

Here's the issue: How do you know anything is level? really... You could be in the water, the "level" will, not may, but will change depending on which side of the boat you sit on.

The only way I know how to do it is to use a level. And even then it might not "look" right. IIRC, those compasses allow you to wiggle them around once you put them on.

The compass liquid should also give you a built in "level."

Good luck, don't overthink this.

 

[awerman]

It's a ritchie and I'm mounting it while on the hard

 

[awerman]

I understand the level in the water. Where do I put the level to check? Cockpit floor?

 

[Stu Jackson]

Where you want to install the compass.

 

[justsomeguy]

I suspect I'd put the boat on her trailer, then place the level across the companionway's topsides or the cockpit benches. Jack the trailer 'til the level reads proper, then go from there.

 

[awerman]

I suspect I'd put the boat on her trailer, then place the level across the companionway's topsides or the cockpit benches. Jack the trailer 'til the level reads proper, then go from there.

Thanks that's what I figured.