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I hear your questions. When I set up this post, it seemed logical to divide the many questions owners have into categories. Hence the series of questions. I just posted another item under General Chat "New Compass Question Posted". This refers everyone to this section under "Electronics"...

The second compass question (What is the best type of compass for a C Dory?) has been posted under the Library section "Electronics". I will be posting a different question each week. A list of the questions is posted on the General Chat board under "Compass Questions" The question of the...

I'll start this off by saying the answer is probably -- the one you are using right now (assuming you do have a compass). The reason for this is that you are used to it and probably comfortable with it. If it does the job and you can read it easily there is no need to change. I do not know...

Just found that Hamilton Marine sells Compass Oil by the pint. Go to hamiltonmarine.com. catalog page 35. Part #RIT-SH-0091. Order #128679 Price is $7.79 for the pint. Next topic : What is the "Best" type of compass for a C Dory? will be posted next Thursday. Bob W.

Joe: You are right about using alcohol for compass fluid. In fact old sailing ship skippers sometimes had a problem with crew drinking the alcohol from the compasses in the lifeboats. The trouble using alcohol as fluid was that it had a low viscosity, and the card would spin or wander...

The First Compass Question is what do I do if I have a bubble in my compass? The obvious answer is to fill it. However, what should we use to fill it? and will it leak out again? The oil in compasses is a special oil of a definite viscosity and supplied by the manufacturer. Ritchie uses...

As the Compass Questions seem out of place in the "General Chat" Forum, I checked the other Forums and it would seem that most of the compass discussions were under the "Electronics" Forum. Since I had no other suggestions I will move the Compass Questions there and we will start with the...

I posted the questions below on the "New Kid on the Block" post but due to the Subject title not many saw them. As I indicated on that post if there is interest we could take up one question a week and give time for everyone to ask their questions about it or discuss it or both. It should...

Dave, I do not think I have seen the term "staff" in regard to a compass. If it was in the early 1900s it would have been a "flat top" compass probably filled with alcohol. At a size of 6" would have been used on fairly large vessel -- maybe a steamboat? Is there a manufacturer's name on...

Hi, Please let me introduce myself. I am Sketchrbob ( I love to sketch boats and other assorted marine subjects. )javascript:emoticon(':D') I have had a number (13) of boats over the years and loved them all. I greatly enjoy your forums and I share your joys and agonies with your problems...