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JamesJet Compass help 07-29-2013, 07:11 AM

Van I'm sure you know a compass... 07-29-2013, 07:51 AM

MakoMike Tide, current and winds do... 07-29-2013, 10:25 AM

Van True but... What I meant was... 07-29-2013, 10:36 AM

Guppy I say just make sure it is... 07-29-2013, 06:37 PM

Raider Ronnie Like Mike said, run a course... 07-29-2013, 07:10 PM

JamesJet Don't know why i never... 07-29-2013, 09:19 PM

macojoe i never used mine for real... 07-29-2013, 11:23 PM

07-29-2013, 10:25 AM	#3
MakoMike Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 5,659	Tide, current and winds do not affect a compass heading. Deviation and variation does. Easiest way to check it is to use your GPS to steer a course directly at the 4 major points and check the compass heading. I don't know that model, but most compasses have adjustment screws on the sides that be used to correct your deviation.
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