Compass question

[GCR]

My hunter340 made in 2000 has a compass which needs oil added to it. Has anyone done? Any tips or tricks?

 

[patrickince]

I just had the same problem. I filled it twice with a suringe and even got the bubble out. I also replaced the O ring around the fill screw. Leaked out twice. Just purchased a new one and getting ready to instal

 

[Steve Dion]

There are companies that will reburb

 

[Carl12686]

Compass lost oil over Winter

My 340 2001 Hunter compass had a small bubble at the end of last season but its now grown considerable. I'm also interested in how others have replaced the oil and what type of oil they used.

 

[RonRelyea]

chill the fluid

I replaced a cracked dome and o-rings on my Ritchie a couple of years ago ... one trick is to put the fluid in the freezer overnight ....keep it chilled until ready for use...

 

[Pat]

mine was crazed and very low on fluid (Ritchie Navagator) and I called Ritchie and they said '"send it in" and it came back brand new compliments of Ritchie. I was impressed with their customer service to say the least. While I'm at it, the same thing happened with my no longer working depth-finder...Returned brand new by the manufacturer, Ritchie Pat

 

[doctorbill]

If it is a Danforth, I used Isopar compass oil from here
http://www.go2marine.com/product/21912F/compass-oil-low-viscosity.html

There is a bleed screw on the underside of the compass where you can bleed and fill. It was a very pleasing cheap fix.

Do it now! I always thought it was just a nuisance until trying to sail at night in 35 knot winds and I couldn't read my heading!!

 

[Marco Garcia]

I also sent it to Ritchie. Looks brand new when it comes back..