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  1. Inexpensive & Uncomplicated Binnacle Compass Light Upgrade

    E32-3 Inexpensive & Uncomplicated Binnacle Compass Light Upgrade

    One day I lifted off the cover from the compass on Rumour to look at the wheel brake mechanism. While I had it open I noticed there were two electrical leads completely disconnected and close to making contact. While it makes perfect sense I never thought there would be a compass light on the...
  2. Christian Williams

    Yacht Specialties Pedestal Disassembly, with Photos [Master Thread]

    (Yacht Specialties/Merriman binnacle steering manual: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/resources/merriman-binnacle-catalog.187/ ) ( Edson pedestals: https://backwinded.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/replacing-the-diesel-engines-throttle-shift-and-stop-cables/ also Edson 335 pedestal with Yanmar 3YM30...
  3. E

    Parts is parts. (But where do we find them?)

    Does anybody know where I can locate parts for my E-34, both new and used, Ericson-specific and otherwise? For example, the cover for my Ritchie Globemaster got off the boat in Ketchikan in a strong southeasterly and is now presumably enjoying a new life at sea somewhere near Juneau. I don't...
  4. C

    Compass calibration

    Has anyone used their GPS set for magnetic North, to calibrate their bulkhead magnetic compass????? Seems to me one could tweek it more... any opinions welcomed...
  5. wolly bugger

    knot meter - compass- free

    I replace my compass last year because I could not see through the glass of this one very well. If someone can fix it or need parts from it (everything other than the glass look fine) can have it for the price of shipping. I also have the back cover and gasket, all the fluid have been drain. the...
  6. exoduse35

    Compass mount question

    I have a pedestal mounted compass. it is a standard YS pedestal but the top 6 or 8 inches is made from teak rings stacked & glued into a column that the compass sets into. I recently noticed that removing the compass is as easy as lifting it out. This surely means something is missing as there...
  7. Gmilburn

    GEMINI Compass Restoration

    Hi all, Over the winter I'm wanting to renew the cosmetic look of my old Gemini compass. Since I have a GARMIN, the compass is more of a historical and cosmetic restoration interest than anything else. But if your like me--you want to repair, replace or upgrade everything on the boat. It is...
  8. mherrcat

    S1 Fluxgate Compass mounting orientation

    I'm on my boat now getting ready to move the fluxgate compass to hopefully a better location. On the compass there is a flat mounting surface and a rounded housing. All the illustrations in the install manual show the housing part facing forward. My ideal location would require the housing part...
  9. K

    Compass Housing

    I removed the compass and housing to remove the teak ring for refinishing. Would like to "refresh" the black housing and the light bulb holder. This stuff apears to be some type of plastic and is weathered. No cracks. Just looks old. What is a good way to make this plastic look new...
  10. S

    Datamarine Link 5000 & compass question

    I have a functioning Link 5000 Datamarine system. Mentioned in the manual is a L500 Datamarine compass as an option. Does anyone have one to sell? Does anyone know if another electronic compass would work with the L5000? There are only two wires for compass input. Could a Autohelm 4000...
  11. Sven

    Telltale compass source

    I just found a source for a telltale compass - an upside-down compass over the captains berth. I didn't know they were still made and was actually searching for a used (antique ?) one. The price is of BOAT proportions: $390. A link to the manufacturer, Robert White...
  12. I

    AutoPilot Compass issues

    I have an old Navico Coran wheel pilot on my E27, which has always worked like a charm. Recently, it has gone awry, working well for a couple of minutes, then veering to port. The only thing I have changed, is I have a small 4 pin electrical socket on my binnacle for my GPS, and I recently...
  13. F

    How do you remove compass from pedestal?

    Hi folks. I tried t o use the searach function first to get an answer, but got lots of posts unrelated to my question. How do you remove the compass from the top of the pedestal on a 1985 E-32-3? I want to do this to try to get at the sticking shifter cable and try to figure out how to lubricate...
  14. S

    Advice HH Bearing Compass

    I am going to purchase a handheld bearing compass. Anyone have a good suggestion for me? Either what to look for, or a favorite brand. Price isn't as important as utility, durability, and usability.
  15. Cruzzor

    Where to put the compass on E-25

    A friend just gave me a brand new Ritchie B-51 Bracket Mount Compass. Cockpit space is limited on the E-25, I'm thinking of a temporary mounting scheme so I don't have to leave it out all the time. Any (smaller) Ericson owners with ideas? Pictures?
  16. G

    Danforth compass paperwork.

    All, I just bought and fitted a lovely, vintage Danforth telltale compass over my berth. Does anyone have the original paperwork that came with them that you could share a copy of with me? Thanks, Glyn
  17. Mark F

    compass size

    Can anyone tell me what size compass fits on top of the steering pedestal on a 1976 E27? Are they all one standard size? Thanks, Mark
  18. Sven

    Leaking Suunto bulkhead compass

    I just discovered that our bulkhead compass is draining :-( I spent quite some time trying to figure out how to take it apart without breaking the case, but I'm stumped. There are no screws and there is no obvious pry-off indentations. Should I just guess that the back is "glued" on and needs...
  19. T

    compass?

    hi everyone does someone knows outhere what fluid there is in a compass, someone said kerosene,the other sais lampoil is ok, thank you tim and opus :eek:
  20. H

    fluxgate compass location

    Auto pilot Raymarine ST 4000 - I'm looking for the best location for the fluxgate compass unit in our E-35-3 1984 and I was hoping that sombody might have a good suggestion. The wheel assembly went great and the fluxgate doesn't look to hard [ except fot the location ] BUT, the arm on the...
  21. J

    Compass refill

    Does anyone know of the type of fluid used in a Danforth Express pedestal compass, which I have. I nned to refill some air got inside during maintenance.
  22. G

    Compass calibration

    How closely should the mechanical compass, hand bearing compass, autohelm electronic compass, and handheld GPS "compass" agree on a boat? Mine do not agree exactly and I'd like to find out what is reasonable. Should one of them be considered the "reference" compass against which the others can...
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