Weems & Plath Introduces the Professional Mariner's Navigation Kit
Online, April 19, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Weems & Plath Introduces the Professional Mariner's Navigation Kit
Designed with the serious navigator in mind, this useful kit contains all of the tools you need for safe navigation in one place.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2011.
Weems & Plath is pleased to offer a new product, essential for all serious navigators. While most modern boaters use GPS for positional information, plotting on a chart remains a fundamental skill necessary to safe and effective planning and on-the-water navigation. "Serious navigators have often asked me to recommend a combination of our best navigation instruments for use when plotting on a chart, and we believe that the Professional Mariner's Navigation Kit provides this sought-after package," says Weems & Plath President, Peter Trogdon.
The Professional Mariner's Navigation Kit consists of seven of our most innovative and useful products essential for safe and accurate chart navigation:
The Paralock Plotter enables the transfer of GPS positions rapidly, easily and accurately to and from any paper chart with three unique features: a locking knob that allows for quick GPS position plotting on paper charts, two sets of finger holes that enable fingertips to act as friction pads on the underlying chart, and compact storage size which opens out to the width of a conventional rule.
The Parallel Plotter is mounted on a roller that allows the plotting of courses and parallel lines with simple direct transfer and without the space required of traditional parallel rules or triangles. Two rollers keep the Weems plotter parallel as you slide it across the chart. Contains distance scales at 1:20,000, 1:40,000 and 1:80,000 to fit N.O.S. Coast and Harbor Charts, as well as an inch scale. Also features a semi-circular protractor for measuring courses and bearings against meridian on chart, and two quarter circle protractors for measuring courses and bearings against parallel of latitude.
The Ultralight Divider's gear synchronized arms allow one-hand use and provide excellent point alignment while the center wheel/extension bar construction allows for fast action precision adjustments. Our most popular divider is fully adjustable, easy-to-use and corrosion resistant. It has stainless steel points, is made in Germany and comes with a lifetime warranty.
The VEC Vectormaster is a circular slide rule with a face that provides for the simple solution of time, speed and distance, fuel consumption, conversions, multiplication and division. This information is essential to the rapid solution of problems involving vectors, such as those encountered in current sailing, determination of true wind direction and force, and apparent wind to be expected on other headings.
The Professional Brass Pencil Compass is perfect for the professional navigator using large charts. Because of its length, with adjustable pencil mount and angled stainless steel point, the pencil compass can draw a 24" circle.
The pencil compass was designed by Weems & Plath and made in Germany. The solid brass pencil compass comes with a pencil, a sharpener, a plastic pouch for safe storage and has a lifetime warranty.
The Mechanical Pencil set includes a nautical pencil, one 12-pack of leads and 2 spare erasers. The 0.7 mm lead (HB or No. 2 hardness) is a special blend of polymers that provides extra blackness and smoothness when writing or drawing.
A super fine eraser that won't mark charts when making corrections, and the precise lead of the nautical pencil make it perfect for charting courses.
The Chart Correction Template contains the Region A & B IALA Maritime Buoyage symbols required for updating and correcting nautical charts. Designed for use with a fine line pen, this simple-to-use stencil allows for quick, easy and permanent correction to nautical charts. Keeping charts updated with the Chart Correction Template helps ensure the safety of your crew and vessel.
The Navitote will keep your Weems & Plath navigation tools in good order. Made with Tough Duck, a PVC backed polyester duck fabric, for added strength and durability, the Navitote incorporates gusseted, reinforced pockets and strong hanging grommets. Designed with input from the United States military, it is built to meet demands of everyday use on patrol vessels.
Item #3250: Professional Mariner's Navigation Kit has a Suggested Retail Price of $178.99
For More Information Contact:
Chelsea Mahoney
214 Eastern Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21403 USA
Voice: 800-638-0428
Fax: 410-268-8713
cmahoney@weems-plath.com
www.weems-plath.com