Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Magnification Visor

This magnification visor provides both hands free for chart work, mechanical watch repair, and slide rule calculations. Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/334368400401?hash=item4dd9e8e411:g:B~oAAOSwsNhfB2jg&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8A6Do5M29frhrStCgEJ3vDZ7CIdB2B1M8YD4yBIjJqmGZPPmf6A7hlWW%2BWinwr6YrovgHyfyPRW7ilBJKDhfAYvfNiaSo27wQs7OQwHrCHiEkDsWgJcYy7ZPAHjrR4b1XKhB1AdsSRCbwDX0iAmzPgOMOKeXORgxFnRBaGqRxIhUKiYHSWQg594A8LS2U49ao9rePCA66oK85GEjkAjaEH8XUJYLlX7Mm0CymzHTRnuou0OfB9fMJCRqUrdnmEA6%2F64Nmux%2BsZQVp14puXuCyxr3SsSj6isT7VsUnzOKji7rJ5t9rY%2BUAkiJa%2Be%2Bg0ZoEQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMwNmutqtj

Monday, July 31, 2023

Sharp EL-506X Calculator For Navigation

The Sharp EL-506X calculator is a very capable tool for celestial navigation at an excellent value. The best feature is the ability to store up to four formulae which is retained in the memory even when calculator is off. This model is user friendly and will serve the nav station well. https://global.sharp/contents/calculator/support/guidebook/documents/scientific_calculator_operation_guide.pdf

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Perfect Onboard Hose and Hose Clamp Pocket Tools

An incredibly handy pocket tool set for dealing with any onboard hose and hose clamp issues. The Milwaukee FastBack 1505 with 6ft tape measure and a 6 in 1 Klein stubby.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Wet Notes Thigh Holder for Nav Data

Using a velcro elastic knee wrap will do a great job of holding wet notes pad, writing tools, and reading glasses for recording underway navigation data while on watch in the cockpit.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Black Diamond Cosmo Head Lamp

The Black Diamond Cosmo head lamp is perfect for sailors with a memory saved variable light dimmer and a red light night vision mode. Lots of utility at an affordable cost.

Monday, March 14, 2022

On The Go Micro Tool Kit

Here is a pocket tool kit that can handle many sailboat needs. This kit will pair well with a multi tool such as a Leatherman. A perfect combo for dealing with hose clamps, zip ties, wire, screws, bolts, nuts, shackles, Phillips, flatheads, torx and Allens.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Regulating a Mechanical Wrist Chronometer Movement

https://calibercorner.com/seiko-caliber-nh35a/
The attached YouTube link explains the regulation of a mechanical watch movement very well. The movement shown in the video is a NH 35A made by Seiko and has the potential to be accurate enough for celestial navigation when a daily rate correction is applied. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz_1rhl1lvY&list=LL&index=6&t=124s