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Old 07-19-2012, 02:13 PM   #1
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Default 2001 2400 SCR Replacement Compass

I'm afraid I have to replace the original Danforth Compass, the cover has become clouded to the point where it is barely readable. I imagine
many people have been this route, would appreciate information on what compass model was used to replace the original.

Thanking you in advance.

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Old 07-19-2012, 04:44 PM   #2
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Douglas, have you tried automobile headlight lens cleaner on the cover? I know it works great on cloudy headlights.
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I replaced with a Ritchie compass and had to widen the hole. This required removing the glass on teh Starboard side windshield. NOT FUN!!
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Had to change my Danforth compass. The fluid dried up. West Marine has Danforth compasses and IMHO I would put the same one back in if you want to save time and trouble from installation differences that you will have with a Ritchie compass.

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I replaced mine with a Ritchie compass. Same size hole but the Ritchie was a little bit deeper. Instead of using starboard as a spacer went to Bed Bath and Beyond and got a white cutting board and cut it up.
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Old 08-05-2012, 09:50 PM   #6
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Used the headlight lens restoring kit, and I must admit that it worked out far better than expected. The compass exterior came to almost factory when I was finished. Still evidence of fading from being left in the sun uncovered too long, however for the most part, it worked great.

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you can try Viking Compass, they have a replacement for Danforth A-154 and C-351
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Had to change my Danforth compass. The fluid dried up. West Marine has Danforth compasses and IMHO I would put the same one back in if you want to save time and trouble from installation differences that you will have with a Ritchie compass.

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Old 08-11-2013, 12:24 AM   #9
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SCR2700 (1997). I just replaced my Danforth C-351 compass. If anyone is interested I will gladly provide details.
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SCR2700 (1997). I just replaced my Danforth C-351 compass. If anyone is interested I will gladly provide details.
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This is contrary to how a forum works. If anyone is interested, please either post here, or in a dedicated thread and allow everyone to read the responses and contribute. Taking non-personal, boat related topics offline if frowned upon. Please don't solicitate such activity.
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Old 08-13-2013, 04:03 AM   #11
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SCR 2700 (1997): My Danforth Compass (Model C-351) lost fluid this year and failed. *It is no longer manufactured and cannot be repaired (it is "glued" together). *My compass is at eye level when seated and about belt high when standing at the helm. *Viking Instruments offers a C-351 replacement (Model F-82DR), their custom version of the Ritchie Model F-82 compass. *It fits in the same size hole and can be read when seated or standing at the helm. *It cost $129 + shipping. *It is necessary to drill different screw holes. *This was a problem for me because a standard drill cannot be used due to the windshield above the compass. *To solve this I purchased a Milescraft Drive 90 drill attachment. *This allowed me to drill holes at a 90 degree angle with my drill. I also purchased two "hex" shaft drill bits (3/16th *inch for the wire hole and 1/8th inch for the three screw holes). *I glued the fabric gasket to the base of the compass using a Locktite FLexible Transparent Adhesive. *Next I removed the instrument panel to gain access to the underside of the compass. *The black compass wire was connected to the black ground wire and the red compass wire connected to the grey positive wire using "Doit Minature Twist-On Wire Connectors". *The compass lights when the navigation light switch is turned on. *I did not use the "screw" approach to secure the compass. *Instead I drilled three holes and used 1 1/2 inch stainless (non magnetic) bolts with SS nuts/washers. *The bolts had oval phillips heads identical to the screws that came with the compass. *Finally, I reinstalled the instrument panel. My new compass works great!
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