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Re: Suitable Sextants
From: Alexandre Eremenko
Date: 2005 Oct 10, 21:32 -0500
From: Alexandre Eremenko
Date: 2005 Oct 10, 21:32 -0500
In my previous message on the subject I did not address the cost-effectiveness. And the questions of "effectiveness" at all. (Because I think that all this sextant business is not about effectiveness. A GPS and a battery-powered spare GPS is by far the most reliable and most effecdtive tool of navigation. Or, if you are preparing to the doomsday, have TWO SEPARATE AA-battery powered GPS, each at $140 at K-mart). From the effectiveness point of view, Bris sextant is really a revolutionary invention. 1. You can make it yourself at almost no cost and without any handiwork skills. 2. I bought THE last one sold by Cassens-Plath. But I can give you detailed instruction how to make one yourself. 3. It fits to your T-shirt pocket. 4. Never needs adjustment or repair. You can drop it on the floor. (the only concern is not to loose it, it is so small) 5. I believe it permits you to determine your position within 5-10 miles in the good weather conditions. Which should be enough for a landfall in an ocean crossing or even in finding most islands. 6. I am ready to publish detailed instructions how to make one and how to use one, if there is any interest. Alex.