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missing link
01-13-2009, 05:55 PM
Well my compass has had a stroke even though it's level it's acting like it's at a 45 degree angle WTF I see some crackage but no fluid leakage It's been protected from SUN and any inpacts ? Did it get hot and implode? Or are my settings off?
any help will be taken with a grain of salt
Link SR:shocked:

thefishingfreak
01-13-2009, 07:58 PM
Smack it around if that don't work take it out and shake it. or just get a new one.
If your handy you can take them appart. I fixed / swapped faces on one I have. I had two compases, Or do you say compi ? Anyways... I drained the mystery fluid into a clean container. opened it up and changed the face. Needles,. etc.. Then closed it back up and filled it up agian. Getting all the air out was tricky but doable I used a syringe to fill it up to the tippy top. I got some extra compas juice/mystery fluid whatever the heck it is inside there? if you need it.

Roger
01-13-2009, 11:24 PM
I had one do that once. I just rotated it slowly (end over end) and it fixed it. Don't know why, it just did.

missing link
01-14-2009, 05:16 PM
Thank's for the info ,I have about 66 or so days to roll it around
till put it back in the boat I'll let you know how I make out.
Link Sr.

BigBo
01-14-2009, 05:37 PM
If it's a Ritchie Compass, they're located in Pembroke and will service it for you.

macojoe
01-14-2009, 07:53 PM
Whatch need that for any way? you never go past sight of land any way. :hidin:

missing link
01-14-2009, 08:12 PM
TOUCHE :rotflmao: MJ , Oh yea I still smell fish when the East wind blows.
But your right I don't have to go far for fish.
Happy New Year Joe,
Link & Jr

ProfessorM
01-15-2009, 10:19 AM
Whatch need that for any way? you never go past sight of land any way. :hidin:

I resemble that remark. Nothing wrong with that.

MakoMike
01-15-2009, 12:09 PM
If you need him there is a compass repair/adjuster gy practically around the corner from me in Exeter RI. But if its a cheap compass you're probably better off just replacing it.

missing link
01-15-2009, 01:41 PM
Danforth compass around 80.00$

MakoMike
01-16-2009, 08:34 AM
Probably better off replacing it. It cost me more than that just to have seals fixed on my big C.Plath.

Flaptail
01-16-2009, 10:50 AM
ANDREWS COMPASS SERVICE
11 Baptist Street
Mattapoisett MA 02739

BEST IN THE BUSINESS.

Does all the USCG FROM RI & MA

missing link
01-16-2009, 11:18 AM
Thanks to all with the help and info given .
ML Sr.