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looking for compass for pa14 really dont want to cut hole for dash compass anybody have compass on pa 14 how do you llike it thanks

Ritchie has several deck mount models.

I simply glued a small "keychain" compass to the front of the center hatch. It isn't very precise, but it would help me find the boat launch if a fog came up. I don't have a picture of it right now but I'd take one if you'd like.

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If your fish finder has a built-in GPS, you may be able to use that as a compass. My Eagle Cuda S350 Map has a display mode that shows your heading on a compass rose that rotates around as the boat turns. Not as sensitive as a magnetic compass, but it does not "hang up" with pitching in waves, and is plenty sensitive to keep you on a steady course without visible references.

Compass is requirement for big water, at least in Canada. Plus I would not be betting my life on an electronic piece of gear like a GPS holding up or not running out of batteries.

Check out this link:
http://www.seattlesportsco.com/productc ... ategory=88
They have 2 very nice compasses with large, easy to read markings you can see 5 ft. away without straining your eyes. I purchased the Sea Rover, but that was before I knew about the Nightquest. The Nightquest allows you to see the compass markings at night and only costs a few dollars more than the Sea Rover, so I might buy that one also and use it for night fishing

I think this setup was best for me without drilling any more holes, plus it seats in plain view while you using the, mirage drive.

http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/foru ... 3&t=183180

I don't have pictures but I just mounted a decent compass on a piece of PVC tube and put it into the mast hole. I used a piece of bungee to hold it in place on the eye mounted below it. It works great and I can remove it easily to protect it.