HOW TO: Install a Deck Compass on a Kayak

[@danbolton3180]

Always throw in the occasional "Ooops!" when installing anything on a customer's kayak, especially a brand-new kayak.

[@wojciechkrynski3412]

Taktyczny from Poland

[@UWI-Anna]

What type of gasket you used? Thank you!

[@AlderCreekKayakCanoe]

It's a thin foam gasket from Paddler's Supply and includes blunt-tipped stainless steel screws.

[@NE-Explorer]

why would you rely on the sticker to make sure the pocket can accept the compass?

[@AlderCreekKayakCanoe]

The sticker template serves two purposes: it helps align the four holes for installation and also minimizes chipping in the gel coat when drilling.

[@NE-Explorer]

@@AlderCreekKayakCanoe I think that its important to make sure the compass fits in the recess and use the holder as a guide.

[@AlderCreekKayakCanoe]

@@NE-Explorer You bet! That's exactly what the template is for - a guide to line up the holes. Paddlers should definitely make sure they buy the correct compass before trying to install something. If you are unsure of what compass will fit on your boat just give us a call!

[@NE-Explorer]

@@AlderCreekKayakCanoe There are many boats with in deck compass recesses intended to take a silva70p that wont accept the silva70p because the recess is to shallow by 3-4 mm and the silva 70p has a screw on the bottom of it. Using the template is tricky in such a case. Paddlers supply makes a thick standoff to raise the compass to fit for these boats that ended up with too shallow a recess. I would always check the fit first.

[@AlderCreekKayakCanoe]

@@NE-Explorer That is good practice to know you have the correct product before putting holes in your boat!