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Brunton Dash Mount Compass
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Description
The Brunton Dash Mount Compass is a reliable and easy-to-use compass that is perfect for your outdoor adventures. With its compact size of 4 x 3 x 3 inches, it can be easily mounted on any dashboard.
Whether you are kayaking or boating, the Brunton 70P in-dash marine compass is a great choice. It offers precise navigation and can be mounted flush in the bulkhead of your boat for a seamless look.
The 70P features a direct reading disk, 5-degree graduations, and a reciprocal bearing, ensuring accurate readings and easy navigation. It comes with the option of bulkhead, dash, or surface mounting, catering to your specific needs.
Measuring 4 by 3 by 3 inches and weighing 8.3 ounces, the Brunton 70P is compact and lightweight. It is also backed by a limited lifetime warranty, providing you with peace of mind.
Key Features:
- MOUNTABLE - Fits into manufacturer-ready recesses to flush-mount on kayaks or boat bulkheads for a smooth factory-installed look.
- EASY READOUT - Reliable reading and heading with direct reading disc.
- ACCURACY - 5 degree graduations.
- BACK BEARING - The Reciprocal Bearing makes reading your back bearing fast and reliable.
- Direct reading disc
- Bulkhead mount; Reciprocal bearing
- 5 degree graduations
FAQs:
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Q: Does this come with a gasket as I have a RM Valley Aquanaut?
A: The topkayaker website sometimes sells the gasket and/or the gasket and hardware (two 1/16" gaskets are needed for Wilderness Systems boats).
Q: Can it mount on a vertical bulkhead?
A: It is recommended to mount this compass to an almost horizontal recessed mounting. Contacting Brunton for further clarification is advised.
Q: Can this compass be mounted in a hole you cut or is it necessary to have the molded surface behind it? What is the hole size required?
A: It is typically installed in kayaks with a molded area specifically made for it. Cutting a hole might damage your boat.
Q: Can this compass be used in a car?
A: While it can be used in a vehicle, Brunton offers the 58CE specifically designed for automotive uses.
01Does this come with a gasket as I have a RM Valley Aquanaut?+
The topkayaker website sometimes sells the gasket and/or the gasket and hardware (two 1/16" gaskets are needed for Wilderness Systems boats)http://topkayaker.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_35&products_id=1309
02Can it mount on a vertical bulkhead?+
this particular compass to an almost horizontal recessed mounting. The compass unit inside the bubble housing floats and moves to accommodate being tossed around by a wave, but I wouldn't think it would be able to move right if mounted vertically. You might try to contact Brunton to validate this opinion, though.
03Can this compass be mounted in a hole you cut or is it necessary to have the molded surface behind it? What is the hole size required?+
I’ve only installed this compass in kayaks that have the molded area specifically made for it. Basically, four screw holes was all that needed to be done. I can not see cutting a hole like you’re mentioning without ruining your boat.
04Can this compass be used in a car+
You can use it in the vehicle if you'd like, but Brunton makes the 58CE for automotive uses.
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