Just as a side note on 35-1 compasses, when I bought Touche', it had Saturn
Gemini compasses mounted on the port and starboard cockpit coamings by the
big double foot blocks.  Touche' was seriously raced for a few years and
the compasses were right in front of the helmsman sitting on the side of
the cockpit.

They were crazed and useless.  Since Touche' has a Nexus instrument system
with flux gate compass and displays, I replaced them with inspection
ports.  See here:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsX0dGcEV2Mm1QNUE

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 9:50 AM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List <
[email protected]> wrote:

> 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
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