That's one huge pearl. Probably worth some $$$$$ No idea what caused it, but bet your going to buy a new one. Did have one drain out once, killed a ton of bugs, cant be good stuff in them?
Buying a new one may help a company who are feeing the pain right now. Sorry trying to find a good from it. When mine let go stuff that came out "smelled good". Mineral oil? Is that what killed the flies? Been awhile since I costed a compass? Good hunting.
Buying a new one may help a company who are feeing the pain right now. Sorry trying to find a good from it. When mine let go stuff that came out "smelled good". Mineral oil? Is that what killed the flies? Been awhile since I costed a compass? Good hunting.
Danforth (AquaMeter) uses Exxon Isopar-M as the oil and Ritchie uses Isopar-L, a lower viscosity oil . A Richie Helmsman flush mount compass is about $250.
When's the last time any of us actually looked at our compasses? Not suggesting you don't have one in board, but maybe a cheap hiking one for emergency would suffice?
When's the last time any of us actually looked at our compasses? Not suggesting you don't have one in board, but maybe a cheap hiking one for emergency would suffice?
I look at the compass any time I head off shore or if fog rolls in. A good compass is an essential piece of navigation equipment. If batteries or electronics fail, a good compass will help get you back home. A marine, hand held compass is great for piloting.
Looks like water got in your compass and mixed with the oil, much like what happens when a seal goes in an outboard leg. As for having a compass onboard, I have a handheld vhf radio, a hardwired vhf radio, and a plotter/sounder all with gps and still look at my compass and wouldn’t want to be without it. Electronic **** fails, and I guess compasses too, lol
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