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Boat Forum / Cruising / April 2005Kelvin & Hughes sextants?
Does anyone know anything about Kelvin & Hughes, "HUSAN" sextants? I see these from time to time but have no familiarity with the name, as I do with Tamaya, Cassens & Plath, Astra, Freiberger, etc. Any info appreciated. Prices are listed below those of the better known names, which is some info in itself. but more details greatly appreciated. > Does anyone know anything about Kelvin & Hughes, "HUSAN" sextants? > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Prices are listed below those of the better known names, which is some > info in itself. but more details greatly appreciated. I'm mainly talking from memory. They are good sextants, just not as well known as others in the US. The company has been around for a long time and generally known for a quality product. I remember the few I handled as not being as "user friendly" and I didn't like the optics. However, this was primarily a user issue and had no real bearing on the quality, which I remember as good .....<G> not my Plath, but still good. otn Why does anyone need a sextant in this day and age? I'm now ducking! Gordon > Does anyone know anything about Kelvin & Hughes, "HUSAN" sextants? > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Prices are listed below those of the better known names, which is some > info in itself. but more details greatly appreciated. They make a great conversation piece on the mantel. Something to do during those long lonely watches. The methods you use to "get there" can be as satisfying as "getting there". ETC. otn > Why does anyone need a sextant in this day and age? I'm now ducking! > Gordon [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> Prices are listed below those of the better known names, which is some >> info in itself. but more details greatly appreciated. It's worth knowing something about how it was done before GPS. It's a good backup. It's always worth learning something new (or old). |
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