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Re: Another Davis Instruments Mark 15 Question
From: Gary Harkins
Date: 2003 Feb 28, 17:22 EST
From: Gary Harkins
Date: 2003 Feb 28, 17:22 EST
In a message dated 2/28/2003 5:10:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, george@SIGLAN.COM writes:
I have a Mk 25 which is essentially the same thing. I get sights consistently within 3 miles (3 minutes). It takes more care with a plastic sextant than a metal one but it can be done.
Gary Harkins C400 #140 "Cygnus"
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surely it has better accuracy than 5 degrees. Any thoughts?
I have a Mk 25 which is essentially the same thing. I get sights consistently within 3 miles (3 minutes). It takes more care with a plastic sextant than a metal one but it can be done.
Gary Harkins C400 #140 "Cygnus"
Website http://www.hometown.aol.com/htycgary/myhomepage/index.html
Harbour Towne Marina, Muskegon, Michigan Slip C-28
Harbour Towne Yacht Club, Life Member
C400 National Association
United States Power Squadrons-JN
NRA Life Member
MCRGO (Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners)
JPFO (Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership)
