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you could mount it then have it calibrated so it reads right, if you still have instructions it should tell you how. but most big boats all get the the compass adjusted as everything on a boat makes it read wrong, just move it around and see i an right, it will read all over the place in different spots!!
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I mounted mine directly next to the compass. Haven't noticed any problems. I'll post a pic later.
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If the GPS is working you wont need the compass and if the gps is out the compass will be working...you're good to go
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If the GPS is working you wont need the compass and if the gps is out the compass will be working...you're good to go
I had that thought this afternoon at work. I'm def mounting on my dash. I just hope my compass ball doesn't spin all day long, that might get annoying!
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I'm in my 3rd V and have always trashed the stock dash in order to flush mount the FF/GPS...here's the 1st one...a'74...compass on right side...

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I'm in my 3rd V and have always trashed the stock dash in order to flush mount the FF/GPS...here's the 1st one...a'74...compass on right side...

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Hell yeah it does! You just made more work for me though. Now I gotta steal your new dash plan! Flush mount the garmin, organize the gauges and lose the $hitty black taped dash! Thanks???
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Mine are mounted within 8" of each other. The GPS does pull it a few degrees off when I turn on the GPS but it functions like a regular compass only difference is I would hit Spain if I were heading for England.
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this weekend the dash gets heart surgery! pics soon!

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I'm in my 3rd V and have always trashed the stock dash in order to flush mount the FF/GPS...here's the 1st one...a'74...compass on right side...

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New dash idea officially STOLEN! Just waiting on 2 new temp gauges and a router to clean up the edges... its time for a brew.
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My GPS/FF is right next to the compass. No Problem. East is wet and West is dry.
Don't imagine anyone on a V is using dead reckoning and plotting a course on a chart.
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