Hello,

Can anyone direct me to a source for Danforth parts? I am in need of a
5" lexan compass dome. I've already tried the manufacturer and some
internet suppliers - no luck. Email me at:

Thanks

Jon Klapper

"Jon Klapper" wrote in message
...
Hello,

Can anyone direct me to a source for Danforth parts? I am in need of a
5" lexan compass dome.

You don't say what model it is so we might get an idea if it is worth
repairing.. Most often a good expensive compass it repaired by the mfg. That
can cost about $100 if you need the dome replaced. They would, of course
clean it internally and replace the fluid..

That may seem like a lot, but most all marine service a costing $100/hr now
for competent service.

I know Danforth makes some good compasses but I'm not aware of their service
reputation. I might recommend that you contact them and ask about a 'return
for service' rather than for parts. If I were a manufacture of a precision
piece of equipment, I wouldn't want to sell parts for a layman to do the
repairs.

If Danforth is anything like Richie and the compass isn't to old, they may
service it out of warrantee for little or nothing, for the sake of PR.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

"Jon Klapper" wrote in message
...
Hello,

Can anyone direct me to a source for Danforth parts? I am in need of a
5" lexan compass dome.

You don't say what model it is so we might get an idea if it is worth
repairing.. Most often a good expensive compass it repaired by the mfg. That
can cost about $100 if you need the dome replaced. They would, of course
clean it internally and replace the fluid..

That may seem like a lot, but most all marine service a costing $100/hr now
for competent service.

I know Danforth makes some good compasses but I'm not aware of their service
reputation. I might recommend that you contact them and ask about a 'return
for service' rather than for parts. If I were a manufacture of a precision
piece of equipment, I wouldn't want to sell parts for a layman to do the
repairs.

If Danforth is anything like Richie and the compass isn't to old, they may
service it out of warrantee for little or nothing, for the sake of PR.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

What is the issue with the dome?

David

S/V Cindino


"Jon Klapper" wrote in message
...
Hello,

Can anyone direct me to a source for Danforth parts? I am in need of a
5" lexan compass dome. I've already tried the manufacturer and some
internet suppliers - no luck. Email me at:

Thanks

Jon Klapper

What is the issue with the dome?

David

S/V Cindino


"Jon Klapper" wrote in message
...
Hello,

Can anyone direct me to a source for Danforth parts? I am in need of a
5" lexan compass dome. I've already tried the manufacturer and some
internet suppliers - no luck. Email me at:

Thanks

Jon Klapper

Thanks for the quick responses. the compass is a Danforth 4-1/2"
Binnacle Mount Constellation series C483 (I think. Its old - I don't
know how old but it looks like the current model so it was probably
made in the 80's. The dome is crazed. Since its mounted on top of the
cockpit table in front of the wheel my assumption is it took a hit
from a martini shaker.

I'll call Danforth but if I can get a dome I can fix it myself.I don't
think they will sell me a dome by itself.

On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 00:25:33 GMT, (Jon
Klapper) wrote:

Hello,

Can anyone direct me to a source for Danforth parts? I am in need of a
5" lexan compass dome. I've already tried the manufacturer and some
internet suppliers - no luck. Email me at:

Thanks

Jon Klapper

Thanks for the quick responses. the compass is a Danforth 4-1/2"
Binnacle Mount Constellation series C483 (I think. Its old - I don't
know how old but it looks like the current model so it was probably
made in the 80's. The dome is crazed. Since its mounted on top of the
cockpit table in front of the wheel my assumption is it took a hit
from a martini shaker.

I'll call Danforth but if I can get a dome I can fix it myself.I don't
think they will sell me a dome by itself.

On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 00:25:33 GMT, (Jon
Klapper) wrote:

Hello,

Can anyone direct me to a source for Danforth parts? I am in need of a
5" lexan compass dome. I've already tried the manufacturer and some
internet suppliers - no luck. Email me at:

Thanks

Jon Klapper

"Jon Klapper" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the quick responses. the compass is a Danforth 4-1/2"
Binnacle Mount Constellation series C483 (I think. Its old - I don't
know how old but it looks like the current model so it was probably
made in the 80's. The dome is crazed. Since its mounted on top of the
cockpit table in front of the wheel my assumption is it took a hit
from a martini shaker.


These compass domes are made of Lexan and the biggest enemy of Lexan is
oil.. I would suspect that someone has wiped the dome with a oily rag. The
oil on Lexan causes crazing as you discribe.

I had the same problem with my Richie binnicale mount on my last boat.. The
crazing was limited to the very lower area of the dome, near the chrome
shroud. I suspect the previous owner had wiped it with something oily. My
Richie instructions mentioned that oil should not be applied to the dome,
etc.. or words to that effect.

I never did do anything about it and once, when I returned it to Richie for
service, they didn't even offer to replace the dome. Never effected the
viewabilty or function.


--
My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

"Jon Klapper" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the quick responses. the compass is a Danforth 4-1/2"
Binnacle Mount Constellation series C483 (I think. Its old - I don't
know how old but it looks like the current model so it was probably
made in the 80's. The dome is crazed. Since its mounted on top of the
cockpit table in front of the wheel my assumption is it took a hit
from a martini shaker.


These compass domes are made of Lexan and the biggest enemy of Lexan is
oil.. I would suspect that someone has wiped the dome with a oily rag. The
oil on Lexan causes crazing as you discribe.

I had the same problem with my Richie binnicale mount on my last boat.. The
crazing was limited to the very lower area of the dome, near the chrome
shroud. I suspect the previous owner had wiped it with something oily. My
Richie instructions mentioned that oil should not be applied to the dome,
etc.. or words to that effect.

I never did do anything about it and once, when I returned it to Richie for
service, they didn't even offer to replace the dome. Never effected the
viewabilty or function.


--
My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

For what its worth, my compass, an Aquameter was so crazed & faded that the
numbers etc were totally unreadable. The dome looked more like a cover in
fact. Being a cheap bugger I did a little research on polishing plastic. I
spent $20 on Novus Plastic polish , consumed 15 minutes of time and now the
compass is very useable. I put the $150 for a new compass back in the
wallet...

David

S/V Cindino


"Jon Klapper" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the quick responses. the compass is a Danforth 4-1/2"
Binnacle Mount Constellation series C483 (I think. Its old - I don't
know how old but it looks like the current model so it was probably
made in the 80's. The dome is crazed. Since its mounted on top of the
cockpit table in front of the wheel my assumption is it took a hit
from a martini shaker.

I'll call Danforth but if I can get a dome I can fix it myself.I don't
think they will sell me a dome by itself.

On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 00:25:33 GMT, (Jon
Klapper) wrote:

Hello,

Can anyone direct me to a source for Danforth parts? I am in need of a
5" lexan compass dome. I've already tried the manufacturer and some
internet suppliers - no luck. Email me at:

Thanks

Jon Klapper