Regardless of the brand of pedestal, you can purchase a binnacle mount compass as long as it has a 4" or 5" compass card. The size of the compass card determines the OD of the compass housing which in turn has a standardized mounting bolt pattern. If you are on a limited budget, Edson sells something called a compass cylinder, a plastic housing in which you can mount a Ritchie Helmsman flush mount compass which would be cheaper than a binnacle mount. Get a good compass that can be serviced periodically by a reputable compass specialist. Buy it once and keep it in good shape and it will be a reliable tool long after the electronics on the boat become obsolete. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 Landfall Padanaram MA Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 11, 2016, at 9:02 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <[email protected]> > wrote: > > It's probably a Morch pedestal. Look for a stylized "M" on the shaft nut. > Also, I believe the pedestal tube is 3" whereas the Edson pedestals may be 4 > inch (Not 100% sure on that). Ian Morch, Belleville Marine, was associated > with C&C at its inception. > > To your question, the compass mount should be standard so Ritchie, Danforth, > etc. will all have a compass that fits. Measure the hole pattern to be sure. > > > Choose a compass based on your preference of detail on the card. If you want > an easily read compass, choose one with large numerals and little detail. If > you want a more elegant compass, there are ones with lots of detail but are > harder to read. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > >> On Sat, Dec 10, 2016 at 12:53 PM, jcn--- via CnC-List >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> Does anyone know the brand and model of compass that would have been >> installed in the pedestal of a 1971 C&c35? Just recently bought the boat >> and the compass is missing. Next question is where would be the best place >> to get one? >> Cheers. Jim >> >> Sent from my iPad >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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