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fredhillmann
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Initially Posted - 04/10/2009 :  08:39:59  Show Profile
The compass on "Whim" (hull #3385) was installed down low in the cockpit well. And, the cover blew off this past winter. Can anyone tell me what mark and mod this compass was, and where I might find a replacement cover?

Thanks,

Fred
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Response Posted - 04/10/2009 :  10:45:25  Show Profile
A compass is a dealer installed option. The make and model should be on the unit. If I had a compass in that odd location I would want it to be see though illuminated Plastimo Contest 101. You will always be able to buy a cover for a Plastimo compass..

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C17%7C8357%7C8391&id=82511
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Happy D
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Response Posted - 04/11/2009 :  07:02:56  Show Profile

I'd buy the new [url="http://www.ritchienavigation.com/catalog/product.jsp?op=pgroup&pgid=A1D272B3-1DD7-11DC-919C-86F3E007494B"]Ritchie Venture SR-2[/url]. It is made for our boats with angled bulkheads. It will work in bulkheads to 40 deg angle. AND it's made in the USA!
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Response Posted - 04/11/2009 :  15:09:00  Show Profile
There is no angle where his compass is. I really like the see through feature of the Plastimo. It makes for a lovely night sailing light inside the cabin. As for made in America.. it just does not mean anything anymore.
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Deric
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Response Posted - 04/12/2009 :  09:43:09  Show Profile
I had a broken compass on the bulkhead when I bought my boat. The compasses are very expensive in my opinion, and having the compass on the bulkhead got in the way when the Admiral wanted to lean back.

Having a compass placed at another location is interesting. Ill check the PC101.

Thanks
Deric
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Happy D
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Response Posted - 04/12/2009 :  12:24:58  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Having a compass placed at another location is interesting.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I'd like to put mine in a different spot but the giant hole in the bulkhead sorta dictates where the compass will be. Oh well.
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Deric
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Response Posted - 04/12/2009 :  15:45:35  Show Profile
HappyD,

The hole I had in the bulkhead after I removed the compass is now used for a marine speaker. I wanted to place something in the hole that was useful, yet still allowed one to lean back.

The marine grade speaker is connected to my marine radio; thereby, allowing me to hear radio calls while I am in the cockpit.

Just an idea.

Deric
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