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From: Alexandre E Eremenko (no email)
Date: Mon Oct 10 2005 - 22:13:48 EDT
I have a very limited experience,
the only sextant I ever owned is SNO-T.
I tried many others though
(Cassens-Plath, Astra and Hughes from my balcony,
several other Hughes, Cassens and Plath's and SNO's
from a shop, Cassens-Plath and Freiberger from their
plants, many SNO-M's and plastic sextants).
My conclusion is that SNO-T is by far the best of all I tried
DISREGARDING the cost. Hughes comes second.
The ONLY sextant of those I ever tried, and which
I would probably prefer to my SNO-T was
a WW II C. Plath which I tried from an antuque shop
in Kiel, one owner (since WWII) mint condition,
IC=0 (still!) 4 scopes... but the cost was $2400.
I DO believe that they made better sextants in the old times,
when sextants were not a "substitute" but a primary tool
in navigation.
A
On Mon, 10 Oct 2005, Robert Eno wrote:
> If cost is a factor, consider purchasing a used metal sextant.
>
> In early 1990, I purchased a second-hand C.Plath from Robert E. White Instruments of Boston. I freely admit that my motivation was part snob-appeal but I really wanted to own a classic C.Plath (knowing that their days were numbered). I have never regretted the purchase. It quickly became my number 1 sextant.
>
> If you can buy a second-hand metal sextant from a reputable dealer, you should jump in with both feet.
>
> Robert
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: j_de_almeida
> To:
> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 4:49 PM
> Subject: Re: Suitable Sextants
>
>
>
> I sail a 32 ft sloop in the South Atlantic, and take my sights with either an Astra or a russian CHO-T. Both are in the cost-effective side of the metal sextant range, but perform flawlessly and give consistent results. Despite having cost me less, the russian is my prefered, with excellent construction and optics.
> Of course if cost is of no concern, you will be very happy with any of the Tamayas, Freibergers or C&Ps. But whatever your choice, my advice is to put your sights on a metal sextant, either new, or in "as new" condition.
> All the best, José Almeida, S 13 00 W38 45.
>
> > What is the concensus of opinion on the most suitable sextant for small boat work where starsights are needed as well as sunshots?
> > Astra/Freiberger/Davis platic/Russian ex-military and what model?
> > Your advice would be much appreciated for a novice user.
> > Laurie Carmalt.
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