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Name | Date | Lines |
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| 1896.1 | Compass Repair | POWDML::HOPKINS | | Wed Jul 15 1992 10:49 | 22 |
| Fixing your compass should be relatively easy !! If it is a lighted
compass be careful when removing it from the bulkhead so as not to
damage any wires. (Be aware that wires bringing power to the compass
light are often buried under teak trim, or other decorative woodwork on
the inside of your bulkhead.) You will need some type of sealant to
ensure a good watertight seal between your new compass and the bulkhead.
Other than these two points, changing a compass should be a painless
process.
FYI - I purchased a new boat this spring. In testing lights, etc.
before launching I was really frustrated that the compass light didn't
work. (There were wires going into it from under teak trim inside the
cabin. A continuity check revealed the circuit was good....) Taking the
compass apart, it was soon discovered that the light bulb had been
installed upside down by the manufacturer !! Having discovered the
problem, it took a few more minutes of patience uprighting an extremely
small light bulb, application of waterproof caulk, a brief period of
chasing some runaway screws, and the re-installation was complete. The
compass and its light work just fine.
Good luck with your project.
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| 1896.2 | | UNIFIX::BERENS | Alan Berens | Wed Jul 15 1992 14:03 | 13 |
| re .0:
The plastic dome in which the compass card lives may have developed a
leak due to degradation of the dome by sunlight. If you can see crazing
of dome, this is likely the answer.
Good compasses can be repaired, but it may not worth the expense for an
inexpensive compass. The dome and the outer housing are not sold
separately -- you'll need a complete new compass. Ritchie makes good
compasses.
When you install the compass, use silicone sealant. Don't use BoatLife,
3M 5200, Sikaflex, etc.
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| 1896.3 | compass woes | AKOCOA::HAMEL_WHITE | Dreams For Sail | Wed Jul 15 1992 15:07 | 5 |
| Thanks to both Noters for the info. about how to repair my compass. Will
go check on the specifics this weekend (weather permitting....!)
carol
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| 1896.4 | | EMDS::MCBRIDE | Flick of my BIC Scarecrow? | Wed Jul 15 1992 20:27 | 4 |
| A relatively recent Practical Sailor did a compass comparison, you may
wish to check out. If I can find it, I'd be happy to share the info.
Brian
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| 1896.5 | LED | SALEM::GILMAN | | Fri Jul 24 1992 13:14 | 5 |
| Some compasses (Ritchie) use a LED for the light source, it is polarity
sensitive. If hooked up backwards you have NO light. I went round and
round with that for about a half hour before figuring it out.
Jeff
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| 1896.6 | Refill it | CALS::THACKERAY | | Wed Jul 29 1992 14:36 | 5 |
| If your compass is in good condition, and the leak is something simple
like a loose filling bung screw, then refill it! Mineral oil from a
supermarket should do the job.
Ray
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| 1896.7 | Compass Woes | AKOCOA::HAMEL_WHITE | Dreams For Sail | Thu Jul 30 1992 12:37 | 9 |
| Ray, that is such an interesting idea. I will see if your solution can
work for me.
Thanks everyone, for the help. Will let you know how I make out, if I
ever get around to fixing this thing!
Carol
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| 1896.8 | Priority, Compass | RDVAX::LAZGIN | | Thu Aug 13 1992 14:03 | 7 |
| Yes Carol, you should fix it, AND carry a hand held compass as a
back-up. This should be close to the 'top' of your priority list.
Fog can and does move in quickly over the water. You've got to
have a reliable compass.
Frank
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| 1896.9 | help on points of the compass | STARCH::HAGERMAN | Flames to /dev/null | Fri Sep 27 1996 12:27 | 13 |
| 1896.10 | Webster's new universal unabridged | HIDEOA::ogodhcp-125-128-199.ogo.dec.com::bradshaw | | Fri Sep 27 1996 13:00 | 11 |
| 1896.11 | .10 is right | QUICHE::NEALE | Who can, do - who can't, consult | Thu Oct 03 1996 08:27 | 4 |
| 1896.12 | .10 is right | QUICHE::NEALE | Who can, do - who can't, consult | Thu Oct 03 1996 08:28 | 4
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