Bulkhead compass recommendations for O'Day 23

[ClintonLakeSailor]

Hi all,

I have an O'Day 23 and need to replace the bulkhead compass. The old compass had a 4 inch diameter hole. I am willing to cut a larger hole, but don't want to go smaller. I purchased a plastismo mini compass 2, but it had a backing piece with nuts. I would have to cut a hole in the interior to access the nut and get the backing plate in place.

What I am looking for is a compass that will screw in and won't require access from the back.

Thanks for any information.

Wade

 

[Stu Jackson]

Right here on this great site's store:

http://shop.sailboatowners.com/cat.php?7022

Look around. If you have questions, ask the store guys.

Good luck.

 

[LeeandRick]

If you do have to cut an interior hole buy one of those teak binocular boxes to cover it. I have an old, probably original, Aquameter compass and some site says the Ritchie Venture SR2 is a replacement. Not sure. I did loose my cover and trying to figure out a replacement. If you could find a backing plate with captive nuts you might be able to pass it from below the seat and glue it in place. I'll be in that area tomorrow (unless I get fatter or feel less flexible ) running wires and will check the access.

 

[Sunbird22358]

Well, I was going to suggest the Plastimo Mini-Contest, but it looks like you already tried one?
RITCHIE is a good grand, and one that O'DAY used originally on many models. (4" Bulkhead mount)

 

[ClintonLakeSailor]

Thanks for the information everyone. Stu, great pointer to the store. LeeandRick, don't get stuck! It's tight down there.

I think building some sort of leveling box is the way to go. That way, I could attach it to the box and then attach the box toffice the bulkhead (which is not exactly vertical. The oldcompass was level through a beveled plastic housing and makes me think it was original.

Again, thanks for all the information that you all provide. I have really learned a lot from this forum.