Dutchlaser said:...Really thanks for the size of the compass spider. Hope I'll be finished making...
Ok, here is the photo:LooserLu said:...Sorry, I have no photo in the moment. I make one at the next weekend and add it here...
LooserLu said:Ok, here is the photo:
http://www.laserforum.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=157&stc=1
Ciao
LooserLu
Merrily said:How does this compass spider attach to the deck?
Merrily
Don't know the answer to your questions, but have another. Where can I buy the slides to attach the compass to the spider? I got a used compass with a boat that I bought, but there weren't any slides included.bplaxton said:I think the spiders are typically held down by the tight fit over the outhaul/cunningham block and cleat fittings. The lines running above the spider and through the compass bracket prevent the unit from being lost if it were to pop free. I would also like to know if its illegal to simply screw the 103R mounting rails to the deck, or alternatively, mount an old-style 103R spider underneath the new style fittings (as I have an old-style spider). Either of these mods would offer no performance advantage.
BP
vtgent49 said:Hi,
I modified an old spider for the new deck gear. it was easy. I just cut the hole for the blocks/plate a bit bigger, then cut the (old) spider where it bumps into the cleat base. You end up with a notch by the front on the cleat base that holds it fine. I lifted my plastimo 3/4 of an inch by adding a food container, glued in place with 5200, and thru bolted to the spider.
Yes, the lines are the ultimate hold down, if turtled.
Yes, it's legal to just screw it down. The spiders are better if you want to remove it, or move from boat to boat.
www.layline.com has a cool spider for new stuff, if you don't have an old one to modify. Note how they "X' the lines to use the old hole in the compass.
I didn't want to put the old spider under the cleat base, as I thought the air space might weaken the plate, or cause leaks, plus this was so easy.
Al Russell 182797
Yikes! Ever since I glued on rubrail with that permanent 5200, I'm wary. I don't want to glue the compass down because I want to move it between two boats. The Laser spider wouldn't fit on my Europe very well. Gluing sounds like an OK solution if you didn't want to use your compass on another boat, though. Anybody got any notion about where to buy the slides? The ever helpful guys at APS said the part are no longer available. How can this be? Doesn't anyone else ever lose parts?vtgent49 said:Hi,
glued in place with 5200, and thru bolted to the spider.
Al Russell 182797
Merrily said:Yikes! Ever since I glued on rubrail with that permanent 5200, I'm wary. I don't want to glue the compass down because I want to move it between two boats. The Laser spider wouldn't fit on my Europe very well. Gluing sounds like an OK solution if you didn't want to use your compass on another boat, though. Anybody got any notion about where to buy the slides? The ever helpful guys at APS said the part are no longer available. How can this be? Doesn't anyone else ever lose parts?
Merrily
Thanks for the ideas. I've just sent a message inquiring about the slides to Brunton. My compass is a Brunton. I have the original box, just no slides.bplaxton said:Maybe try contacting Brunton (Nexus) for the replacement hold-down rails. They come with the compass, not the spider. If you can't find any I suggest you drill holes in the plate attached to the compass and screw that to your spider, or your boat deck. That way it will still be easy to switch the compass between boats. BTW I used velcro strips with my modified old-style spider and I'm very happy with the results.
BP