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timoteo
07-27-2005, 04:54 PM
hi everyone

does someone knows outhere what fluid there is in a compass, someone said kerosene,the other sais lampoil is ok,
thank you
tim and opus :eek:

Loren Beach
07-27-2005, 06:38 PM
The best compass info source is near you...
Contact Captains' Nautical Supplies in Seattle.
http://www.captainsnautical.com/contact.asp

I believe that they do compass repairs.

Best,
Loren

Jeanne
07-27-2005, 06:56 PM
I took mine to West Marine and they sent it out for me. No hassle.

admirals barge
07-28-2005, 10:41 PM
i've been told that mineral oil is what's used in the compass.

happy sailing
greg

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