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DreamCatcher
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Initially Posted - 08/30/2006 :  16:19:13  Show Profile
My Danforth Saturn Compass bulkhead mount on 1985 Catalina lost the fluid due to what appeared to be cracking of the plastic. I bought what I thought was a replacement, a Danforth Saturn model A149 global. It does not work due to the pitch of the bulkhead. This model needs a near vertical bulkhead or the degrees cannot be read. The company changed the compass from a polyaxil model due to expense. Of course, what else is new on a boat? They are always changing things and we have to figure it out. They said to make a shim but I prefer not to go that route if possible due aesthetic reasons. Does anyone know of a good replacement? I now have a 4inch hole in my bulkhead.
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BLEE
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Response Posted - 08/30/2006 :  23:08:25  Show Profile
The Suunuto 4 1/2 is designed to work with the pitch on the Catalina 25. I installed mine last fall and am very happy with it. You can buy one through West Marine or Catalina Direct.
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ajada
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Response Posted - 08/31/2006 :  06:24:23  Show Profile
Is it possible to repolish the plastic on my compass? Anybody ever done this?
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 08/31/2006 :  06:48:49  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
Dream Catcher - You could make a rather nice looking shim with a piece of teak. Angle cut it router it etc. It wouldn't have to be an aesthetic nightmare.

Ajada - doubtful. Clouded plastic is usually an issue with the polymer itself and not dirty or tarnished.
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pegasus
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Response Posted - 08/31/2006 :  07:17:12  Show Profile
I recently replaced mine with this model from West Marine - had it installed in <30 minutes. Hope this helps...





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Saturn® Compasses

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A dual reading 3 3/4" card in a fully gimbaled bulkhead-mount compass. The Saturn Compass feature patented GLOBALBalance™ cards for no-spin performance and perfect balance anywhere in the world. Recessed compensators, an adjustable hood and a true hemispherical housing. Also has handy clinometer scale.
Apparent Card Dia.: 3 3/4"
Card Type: (A140) Dual read; (A142) Flat
Mounting Style: Bulkhead
Case Material: High temperature ABS
Case Dimensions: 2 3/4"L x 5 5/8" dia, 4" cutout
Lubberlines: Yes
Clinometer: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Cover/Shield: Yes
Warranty: Three years

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Description WM Model# Manufacturer-PartNum Price In Stock? QTY
Bulkead Mount, Flat Card, Saturn® Compass 3857224 A142 Only $129.99 USD YES
Bulkhead Mount Saturn Compass - Dual Read A140 383010 A140 Only $114.99 USD YES





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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 08/31/2006 :  09:19:41  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
I had the same problem with a Ritchie Commander. I fussed with the wedge for years. I finally bought the Suunto from Catalina Direct. I still had to put a block on the bulkhead but only because the mounting holes wouldn't line up. I made a nice ring out of a piece of scrap oak 1x. The best part about the Suunto is that although you can compensate it, it was within 2 degrees of accuracy right out of the box. Since I would have a hard time keeping the compass within two degrees of heading in most conditions, I didn't bother compensating it. It's a great compass and well worth the money.
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