It is a fast and simple way to fix your gps position on a paper. It is mounted on an aluminum roller assembly that allows you to plot courses and parallel lines. The gps plotter is a gps chart plotter that provides a straightforward and effective interface between a gps and a paper chart. The paralock plotter features three unique design concepts. Weems and plath gps plotter at first glance you might think this gps chart plotter is just another traditional parallel plotter, but upon closer examination you will see that this new instrument was specifically designed for the modern navigator. The primary purpose of the paralock plotter is to enable the transfer of gps positions rapidly, easily, and accurately to and from any paper chart. It is mounted on an aluminum roller assembly that allows you to plot courses and parallel lines with simple direct transfer and doesnt. The primary purpose of this paralock plotter is to enable the transfer of gps positions rapidly, easily and accurately to and from any paper chart.
For north and south courses, a small auxiliary protractor scale is printed inside the larger one and is used against a parallel latitude. Weems plath 7 inch compact paralock plotter we offer a large selection, discounted prices, great service and fast delivery. This is a 15 course plotter with a semicircular protractor scaled from 180 to 360 inside. Nautical charts and cruising guides, marine electronics, plotting and weather software, and boating safety gear for power and sail. It remains the most popular aviation plotter in the united states. Weems and plath offers timetested nautical instruments and parts. The electronics age has revolutionized the way we navigate forever. Weems and plath endurance ii 5 quartz clock with roman numerals, brass. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist.
Specifically, the arms and hinge points that establish the parallels are flimsy and fail to maintain the parallels required for accurate navigation. This circular slide rule can be used to determine the solution of time, speed and distance, and fuel consumption. Latitude and longitude are often read straight from the display of a gps receiver. Paralock plotter enables transfer of gps positions rapidly, easily and accurately to any paper chart. The weems parallel plotter is our most popular rolling plotter. The weems parallel plotter is our most popular weems plotter. Placing finger tips in the twin finger holes allows easy. This weems plotter is mounted on a roller that allows you to plot courses and parallel lines with simple direct transfer without the space required of traditional parallel rules or triangles. It can also be used for conversions, multiplication, and division. The weems and plath paralock plotter is a parallel ruler of compact size less than half the length of a standard model that will be found especially applicable for use on modern smaller chart tables. The primary purpose of this paralock plotter is to enable the transfer of gps positions. With the aid of a vectormaster, you may quickly determine a course that will put maximum distance between your vessel and an oncoming storm, given the position of a storm and direction and speed of. Placing finger tips in the twin finger holes allows easy operation of the rule and readily informs the operator if a slip has accidentally occurred while aboard a rolling or pitching vessel.
Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. All the features of standard parallel rule but fits in pocket. Perfect outside decor for deck, garden, pool or porch. Your complete online marine store boating supplies for. The primary purpose of the paralock plotter is to enable the transfer of gps positions. Philip van horn weems march 29, 1889 june 2, 1979 was a united states navy officer, inventor of navigational instruments and methods, including the weems plotter and the second setting watch, and author of navigational textbooks.
This compact gps parallel rule is wellsuited for use on small chart tables. For north and south courses, a small auxiliary protractor scale is printed inside larger one on the course plotter and is used against parallel latitude. This plotter comes complete with basic instructions that demonstrate how to use this product to draw a course line, read a course, determine coordinates and even how this plotter can be used as parallel rules. The exceptional workmanship that both philip van horn weems and carl plath required in developing the manufacturing of precision navigation instruments and tools remains at the heart of all their products. With the aid of a vectormaster, you may quickly determine a course that will put maximum distance between your vessel and an oncoming storm, given the position of a storm and direction and speed of its advance.
An updated version of the breton plotter or portland plotter, the weems protractor has a movable compass rose grid that can be used to lay off a course or bearing. The gps plotter is a gps chart plotter that provides a straightforward and effective interface. Assembled with the serious navigator in mind, this professional mariners navigator kit includes seven marine navigation tools needed for safe and easy navigation, all stowed in our popular. Richard byrd used this one on his antarctic expeditions. Plotting in restricted spaces can be accomplished easily with the weems compact parallel plotter. Shop for the parallel plotter ruler at fisheries supply. Its locking knob enables the two arms to be fixed in any separation, and is the basis for its ability to transfer a position to or from a chart quickly. Find great deals on ebay for weems plath compass and weems plath divider. This gps parallel rule, in a compact size, is particularly suited for use on modern small chart tables. This weems parallel plotter is mounted on a roller that allows you to plot courses and parallel lines with simple direct transfer without the space required of traditional parallel rules or triangles. This plotter comes complete with basic instructions that demonstrate how to use this product to draw a course line, read a course, determine coordinates and even how this plotter. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable. It is perfect for any boater who keeps track of latitude and longitude coordinates on a paper chart.
Today, weems and plath is still located in the chesapeake bay town of annapolis where it began so many years ago. A smaller version of the more traditional rolling plotter, it is mounted on an aluminium roller assembly that gives you the freedom to plot courses and parallel lines by simple direct transfer, and without needing the space of traditional parallel rules or. Near the completion of its development, youngs paralock plotter is now. Analog clockthermometers give you time and temperature at a glance.
New parallel rule in a compact size that is particularly suited for use on modern s. New parallel rule in a compact size that is particularly suited for use on modern small chart tables. It is mounted on an aluminum roller assembly that allows you to plot courses and parallel lines with simple direct transfer and doesnt require the space that traditional parallel rules or triangles need. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates. Weems and plath compact parallel plotter allows navigation in confined spaces. The gps chart plotter provides a straightforward and effective interface between a gps device and a paper chart. This course plotter has a semicircular protractor scaled from 180 to 360 inside. The primary purpose of the paralock plotter is to enable the. The roller keeps the plotter parallel as you slide it across the chart. The primary purpose of the paralock plotter is to enable the transfer of gps positions rapidly, easily and accurately to and from any paper chart. Weems developed this simple but effective plotter for aeronautical charts in 1935. Click on an image to display a larger detailed image.
Its not often a new plotting tool appears that is worth buying and taking the time to master, but the paralock promises to be just that. Weems and plath paralock plotter marine super store. All the tools you need for safe and easy navigation in one handy kit. This unique plotter features three unique design concepts. Can also be used to lay off bearing lines without using the charts compass rose by using the protractor printed on the device.
Enables transfer of gps positions rapidly, easily and accurately to any paper chart. The two rollers keep the weems plotter parallel as you slide it across the chart. All the features of standard parallel rule but fits in pocket and is easier to use. Weems and plath paralock plotter 90 weems and plath paralock plotter 90 enables transfer of gps positions rapidly, easily and accurately to any paper chart. Split\\\\\\ overview contains distance scales as 1. Its compact, convenient size makes it the right tool for use on boats with limited chart space. Navigation tools marine outfitters boating electronics.