Compass Fluid Leak

[Mike H]

Can anyone advise me how to replenish the fluid in my Plastimo Contest 100 bulkhead mount compass. I think it might have overheated in summer heat and leaked. There is no other damage or cracks etc.

 

[ED HUARD]

Those ABBOTTS

The ABBOTTS are still working at making boats in sarnia they would be the best to ask as I sail with a friend here in northern ontario andthey aer a great help wen ever we need a part or information on the boat. There are now 3 of the ABBOTT boats on are like this year I have sail on the ABBOTT 22 and they are great boats even in very bad weather as well as light windsthe other 2 are ABBOTT 27's I hope to catch a ride soon with one of them there a well made boat.below is the web page and contact info just tell them the boats in the north sent you.http://www.abbottboats.com/Contact InformationTelephone (519) 542 2771 Fax (519) 542 2324 Postal address 1458 London Road  Sarnia, Ontario, Canada N7S 1P7 Electronic mail General Information: salesandinquiries@abbottboats.comWebmaster: bill3@abbottboats.com

 

[Bill Murray]

Needs repairs too

When you get an air bubble in a compass it is because you lost some fluid. You are not supposed to lose fluid. It is a sign of a failure in the compass's mechanism and should be repaired. Adding more will work for a short time until after a few expansion/contraction cycles the fluid leaks out again!This is a quote from a compass repair service's web site ........."GeneralWhenever you get a bubble in your compass, it is an indication of a failure in your sealing system. A bubble in almost all cases requires a trip to the repair shop. Left untended, the bubble (which is air and contains particles of water) will cause contamination of the compass fluid. In the worst case's water droplets can cause pitting of the compass dial and interior paint, which means more $$$$ to repair. Do yourself a cost saving favor, when you get a bubble do not wait to get it repaired."I have no personal interest in this link nor do I make any warranty about their service or the accuracy of the info on their site, but it makes interesting reading/thinking.Good Sailing Bill MurrayS/V Good FaithH29.5 #175

 

[David Guthridge]

I had a Richie

I had a Richie 5" bulkhead mounted compass. The diaphram sprung a leak. My compass was discontinued and you can't repair rubber diaphrams. My only solution was to purchase a new one. You can't fix 'em! Most reputable compass manufacturers will repair their current models reasonably if you send it to them. They must be repaired in a near vacuum to eliminate all air bubbles.David

 

[Mike H]

Great Abbotts

thanks. I think it is the best small pocket cruiser in North America. I have had owners of J105 on board marveling at the quality and the outfitting.