Where the person on the tiller can see it.
A magnetic compass can measure a boat's heading, or the direction it is moving.A compass
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A compass and a map of the world.
That is known as 'The helm'
To reset a Bell mirror-mounted digital compass, you can usually press and hold a specific button on the device for a few seconds until the display resets. Refer to the user manual of your specific model for detailed instructions on how to reset the digital compass.
you can look at the compass and it will tell you where to go or if you have a special compass it will track down your tracks and you can follow it back
Yes, a compass will work on an aluminum boat as long as there are no strong magnetic interferences nearby that could affect its accuracy. Aluminum itself does not interfere with the function of a compass.
A "gunwale" is the upper edge of the side of a boat (any side). The name derives form the time when cannon were mounted on boats and the "gunwales" were where these cannon were mounted.
When, in the case of an outboard engine for instance, it was mounted on the transom and actually attached to the boat in a manner in which to propel the boat. If the engine was still on the dock and not mounted on the boat they would be two separate and distinct items.
It is pretty common to have a compass on a boat - it contains a magnet. Also, there are magnets to be found in boat engines, it it's motorized.