Compass Rose Inlay/Onlay

Builder's Forum
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I purchased a decorative compass rose onlay for my wood duck 14', and was just wondering if there's a certain "correct" place for this on the boat?

I've always seen them on the top deck just forward of the cockpit area, but can these go anywhere on the kayak?

Was thinking of putting it top deck just BEHIND the cockpit area...in front of the hatch.

I just didn't want to be a complete buffoon and break some kind of dark secret superstitious mariner time rule..kind of like a "don't ever leave port on a Friday, don't take any women on board, and always put your decorative compass rose on the front of your deck" kind of thing..

I know, silly..If it were a real compass I'd know the answer, but wanted to check before I epoxied anything and sealed my fate.

 

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Bruce,

Thanks for the reply...I opted to take your advice and locate it on the foredeck...it'll look good there, I'm sure, and won't be in the way of any rigging.

Why upset the water gods if you don't have to  :)

Thanks Much,

 

Paul

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Putting it on the back deck might start some great conversations. 

Tell them you always paddle backward because it's more exciting if you do not know what is ahead.

Tell them you read it by ESP and its closer to your head there than in front of the cockpit.

Tell them your brother pulled a trick on you and mounted the cockpit backward one night.

 

I'm sure others can come up with even better reasons.