Nov 15, 2017 #1 N New Laser Guy New Member See attached pictures. Anybody have an idea what this plate was used for? There is nothing under it. Looks like something was meant to be put on it and twisted to lock in place. Attachments Mystery plate 1.JPG 1.2 MB · Views: 84 mystery plate 6.JPG 1.5 MB · Views: 87
See attached pictures. Anybody have an idea what this plate was used for? There is nothing under it. Looks like something was meant to be put on it and twisted to lock in place.
Nov 15, 2017 #3 N New Laser Guy New Member Carl 5448 said: Compass mount? Click to expand... I guess it could be. Do people normally mount a compass on a small sailboat like this?
Carl 5448 said: Compass mount? Click to expand... I guess it could be. Do people normally mount a compass on a small sailboat like this?
Nov 15, 2017 #4 Wavedancer Upside down? Staff member Racers do use compasses from time to time, especially when there are no 'easy' landmarks.
Nov 16, 2017 #5 C Carl 5448 New Member New Laser Guy said: I guess it could be. Do people normally mount a compass on a small sailboat like this? Click to expand... Yes, tactical compasses. Great for confirming wind shifts when racing.
New Laser Guy said: I guess it could be. Do people normally mount a compass on a small sailboat like this? Click to expand... Yes, tactical compasses. Great for confirming wind shifts when racing.
Nov 16, 2017 #6 N New Laser Guy New Member Carl 5448 said: Yes, tactical compasses. Great for confirming wind shifts when racing. Click to expand... OK, Thanks
Carl 5448 said: Yes, tactical compasses. Great for confirming wind shifts when racing. Click to expand... OK, Thanks
Nov 30, 2017 #7 D deadrock New Member That looks very much like the three-point mount for the Plastimo compass that was about all that was available for the Laser in the 1970s.
That looks very much like the three-point mount for the Plastimo compass that was about all that was available for the Laser in the 1970s.