Actually, just a cover for the existing compass might be a good idea. I don’t use the compass anyway and it would be cheap.Well, how about a compromise. A COVER for a compass that looks like a beer tap?
Actually, just a cover for the existing compass might be a good idea. I don’t use the compass anyway and it would be cheap.Well, how about a compromise. A COVER for a compass that looks like a beer tap?
Other than a tap this is my favoritest idea. Don’t know about sizing it, thoughWould a round access hatch fit over the hole and perhaps mount the compass in the in the hole or a smaller one in the actual plate?
I'm thinking that a bezel made out of polyethylene or nylon would be the way to go. If you buy the material & supply a sketch with dimensions, I'll machine it down for you.OK, y’all. Santa brought the Ritchie SR-2 but it won’t work. ARRRGGGG! Hunter thoughtfully supplied a circular vertical surface within the angled bulkhead complete with 12v wire for the light. But the Ritchie is too big for the vertical circle. I spoke with both of my favorite Daves today - Dave Groshong and Crazy Dave Condon. Neither has the answer but they both agree I have the wrong compass. I even talked to a lady at Ritchie. They have nothing that will fit. The current hole is too big for a smaller compass. I’m ready to install a beer tap but my wife is, to say the least, a bit skeptical.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Dang. Incredibly nice offer! I’ll send you a private message this morning.I'm thinking that a bezel made out of polyethylene or nylon would be the way to go. If you buy the material & supply a sketch with dimensions, I'll machine it down for you.
No serious comment.And I’d be very popular at the club.
BlackDo you know what kind of rubber? EDPM, Neoprene...?
Jim...
Busted!Why do you want to remove it? So you can swap it out with the beer tap when the Admiral isn't looking?
Sam
I was kinda wondering about butyl rubber. I’ll check into it. Basically I just need to keep water from seeping behind the hole. Thanks!Not sure exactly what has to be done but if you need some sticky material behind the bezel where it sits against the cabin bulkhead, try butyl rubber - MaineSail sells it and the 2 rolls you have to buy will last forever. It doesn't glue, it just seals.
"oomph" in the fastener to squeeze it down a bit.