Danforth Constellation Replacement

[RockingJohny]

I have a very broken Danforth Constellation Binnacle compass, and am looking for a drop-in replacement by another manufacturer.
The Danforth looks terminal, I think someone drank the alcohol, and replaced it with water, which froze and cracked everything.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
thanks
RJ

[weephee]

Look for a replacement on ebay. I've seen them sell for as little as $200

[Alden44GER]

Originally Posted by RockingJohny

I have a very broken Danforth Constellation Binnacle compass, and am looking for a drop-in replacement by another manufacturer.
The Danforth looks terminal, I think someone drank the alcohol, and replaced it with water, which froze and cracked everything.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
thanks
RJ

Hi RJ,

Howard Maglathlin (Viking Instruments, Inc.) has got everything you need.

6" Binnacle Mount Danforth Constellation
O-Ring 23-A12373 $25.00
Dome 24-A9994 $70.00
Filler Plug Gasket 27-A9504 $4.00
Diaphragm (exchange it! You will have a great compass!)
Compass oil: ISOPAR L

The assembling ist very easy. What you need is listed above. Cool the oil in a fridge to squeeze out the airbubbles. Do not tighten the fillerplug the compass unless the oil has got a normal temperature. I filled my constellation c. with a small hose to prevent a bubble. It's still perfect!

Luis