: Many of the cheap compasses will stick at large angles of heel and aren't
: well suited for the marine environment. How often is your car heeled over
: past 45 degrees?

Well, mine is spherical and is spinning and turning over quite nicely as I shake it in every direction...

: Regarding mounting the compass inside the coaming, if there is any wave
: action at all, you'll need your skirt fastened which means you won't have
: the benefit of your compass when you need it the most. You might find a
: steering compass to be more comfortable if it is placed well ahead of you,
: in your line of sight, rather than having to constantly look down in your
: lap.

: Greg Stamer