Compass Fluid

Gresh24 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:43 am

Does anyone know what replacement fluid can be used for the compass mounted on top of my dash in my 190?

Paul I. · **Posted:** Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:09 am

Forgive me, but your not stating the brand. But try this link, I hope it helps!

http://www.ritchienavigation.com/service/faq.html

Gresh24 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:14 am

Thanks. I don't know the brand. It it the one that came on the boat from the factory. I'll double check, but I don't remember seeing a brand name.

NiagaraChillin · **Posted:** Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:28 am

Should be a Ritchie Compass, and I believe they are a sealed unit, kinda like the old Magic Eight Ball, once the fluid is gone, time to get a new one.

Mark T · **Posted:** Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:53 am

NiagaraChillin wrote:

Should be a Ritchie Compass, and I believe they are a sealed unit, kinda like the old Magic Eight Ball, once the fluid is gone, time to get a new one.

In that case, fill it with beer, you have nothing to loose !!

ric · **Posted:** Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:14 pm

it should be mineral oil if I'm not mistaken

Gresh24 · **Posted:** Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:58 am

I have an Airguide compass. It is servicable - has a filling pin.

But, my dad (previous owner of my boat), said it was leaking, and that's why he eventually drained it. It doesn't appear to be damaged, but I may just buy a new ritchie to replace?

I have measured the compass and (flush) mounting hole. Are most compasses a standard size that should fit without modifications?

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