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Re: Suitable Sextants
From: Alexandre Eremenko
Date: 2005 Oct 11, 08:23 -0500
From: Alexandre Eremenko
Date: 2005 Oct 11, 08:23 -0500
Dear Joel, > 1. The larger the size of the mirrors, the better. I always read and hear this, but I am not sure that I understand exactly why the larger mirrors are better. Can you explain? > 2. Sextants with enclosed tangent screws > are prone to having them freeze > unless they are cleaned after use when > there is spray. This I confirm, even with my small experience. The remedy is to wash it with fresh water after a spray. And the fresh water is sometimes scarce on a small boat. Alex.