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This is relatively easy. Plain water! at least according to Ritchie. The problem is that owners love their compasses so much that they don't want to stop there. They wax them, they polish them and sometimes with products that do more harm than good. The problem is that compass domes...

Hi Everyone, This, and the following question will wind up my Compass Questions. Since many of you will not have had a sticking pivot, I will answer my own question. A "sticking pivot" is a term describing a condition when the compass card no longer rotates on the pivot smoothly. It...

This combines questions 6 & 7 on our compass question list. Why do we need a compass at all? If we do, how should we use it? This gives an opportunity for those on each side of the question to state their case. I'll discuss any neglected points later. Bob W :D

This week's compass topic is hand bearing compasses. Not only which ones are best, but what can they be used for? How many C Dory owners have them? Which ones do you like? and do not like? How do you go about getting a fix from a hand bearing compass? I am going to sit back and let you...

HOW CAN I ADJUST MY OWN COMPASS? OK, this is the topic many of you have been asking for. First of all we need to understand why a compass needs adjusting. Some of you know all about this but some of you do not, so those who know, please bear with me. Without anything in a boat, so the...

I know, you are all wondering, "What's with this guy, does he know compasses or doesn't he?" Well, I am not in the business of choosing compasses. I just work with what the customer has. I became aware of a compass that I think fits the C-Dory and also the fact that you use your compass...

In the post "Away they Go" I was interested that the dash board has a molded location for the compass. It is in a perfect spot -- right in the line of sight for the helmsman. No more guessing about where to put the compass. That spot is taken! Congratulations on your forethought . I am...

I think one of the main reasons for the success of the C Dory is having a web site. Not just any web site, but this web site. I have surfed the web for several years and this is best web site I have ever seen. The organization, ease of use and ability to find information is fantastic! I do...

To start, select a trial location for your compass. Sit in the helmsman's seat and try the compass in different locations. You should be able to see it easily. If you want to locate it in the center of the boat -- this may be a good location to get it away from magnetic interference-- you...

For those of you who have a compass mounted toward the center of your boat, it may be a little difficult to read the lubber line. An easy solution is to paint a 45° lubber line -- often a standard feature on such compasses as the Ritchie Helmsman --but not included on smaller compasses. You...

I spent a good part of yesterday looking at pictures of a lot of your C Dorys -- something I should have done before I attempted to write about the "Best Compass" for a C Dory. I learned a lot about you and your boats. I learned that you really do not use your compasses very much and some...

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...

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...

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...