A full service instrument shop specializing in sales and service of marine compasses. Suppliers of genuine replacement parts for Danforth, Aquameter, Ritchie, Kelvin White, Dirigo and Star compasses


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Ritchie Old Style Navigator (1965-1984)Compass Repair

The original Navigator series was manufactured from 1965 until 1984. The clear dome measures 4-1/4" in diameter. It was available in 7 different models; Deck Mount (DN-46), Flush Mount Sailboat (SNF-44), Flush Mount Powerboat (FN-44), Flush Mount High Speed Powerboat (FN-50), Bracket Mount Powerboat (BN-45), Bracket Mount Sailboat (SNB-45), Bulkhead Mount (SBN-40). Due to their superior construction these compasses are still very seviceable. The standard Overhaul cost of the Old Style Navigator is $225.00 which includes a new clear dome, gaskets, oil, repainting the bowl, powder coating the bezel, mounting gasket and a two year warranty. Parts to the lighting and return shipping are extra. Your compass will be like new when you get it back. The usual turn around time is approximately two weeks.


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FN-50 Navigator Repair FN-50 Navigator Repair The "Old Style" Navigator compass was made from 1965 to 1984. The solid brass top ring and brass bowl make it an extremely durable and well made compass. The clear dome measures 4-1/4" in diameter. This model is the flush mounted high-speed powerboat version. These compasses are still very serviceable,The standard Overhaul cost of the SNF-44 is $225.00 which includes a new clear dome, gaskets, oil, repainting the bowl, powder coating the bezel, mounting gasket and a two year warranty. Parts to the lighting and return shipping are extra. Your compass will be like new when you get it back and takes less than two weeks in our shop.

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Navigator FN-44Navigator FN-44The standard Overhaul cost of the FN-44 is $225.00 which includes a new clear dome, gaskets, oil, repainting the bowl, powder coating the bezel, mounting gasket and a two year warranty. Parts to the lighting and return shipping are extra. Your compass will be like new when you get it back. The usual turn around time in our shop is two weeks.

FN-44
BN-45 NavigatorBN-45 NavigatorThe standard Overhaul cost of the BN-45 is $225.00 which includes a new clear dome, gaskets, oil, repainting the bowl, powder coating the bezel, mounting gasket and a two year warranty. Parts to the lighting and return shipping are extra. Your compass will be like new when you get it back. The usual turn around time in our shop is two weeks.

BN-45
Old Style Navigator Lighting 1965-1984 Old Style Navigator Lighting 1965-1984The (Old Style) Navigator was manufactured from 1965 until 1984.Click on the diagram to the left to enlarge the schematic. Identify the parts that you need using the key numbers in the diagram. The key numbers are the first numbers in the order numbers below.

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