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S&S Swan General - Constellation 6 compass
20 March 2007 - 19:10
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jensanker
Join Date: 02 March 2007
Posts: 10

Constellation 6 compass
Dear Members

On our Swan 431, we have a Danforth, Constellation 6 compass.
It has some deep cracks so we are looking/searching for
a new glass.
So far without any luck.

Do any of you know where we can find it.
Thanks,
Jens Anker

20 March 2007 - 22:21
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gesatoni
Join Date: 06 February 2007
Posts: 53

Dear Jens, on our 38 we do have the same : cracks in the dome and even some leckage of the fluid inside due to a porous membrane under the scale. I have been to several companys earning their money with these kind of repairs, with calibration and compensation of compasses - living in Hamburg this wasn't too hard. Their answer were all the same: "Congratulation to one of the best compasses in the world and now.... replace it. Anything else doesn't make any sense." That was two years ago. Since then I am very pleased about these nice little crack patterns on the dome. It is something very unique! But if you find a solution I wouldn't mind if you kept me informed... All the best, Toni
21 March 2007 - 09:53
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matteosalamon
Join Date: 29 January 2007
Posts: 1145

Dear Jens, I had the same problem on my 38/067, four years ago, then I discovered a guy in Genoa (Italy) who did a FANTASTIC job, he made a new glass and completely overhauled the compass, now it's like new! I've spoken to him just now and he said he can probably do the same job on your compass.
Here's his address :

Mr. Fuselli
16/int. B, P. Cavour
16128 - Genoa - Italy
Phone +39 0102472472
info@fusellifassio.it

(he does not speak English, but his daughter does, so it's better you to send him an e-mail)

Fair winds!

Matteo (38/067)
29 March 2007 - 10:14
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jensanker
Join Date: 02 March 2007
Posts: 10

Thanks for your reply gentlemen. It seems like there are several solutions to the problem.
On the Internet I found Viking Instruments & Photo:

http://www.vikingoptics.com

They have spare parts for the old Constellation Compasses and I have ordered a new dome, and liquid. The problem is, they will not accept foreign credit card or send to Europe so you have to pick it up or have somebody in the states to transfer through.

I am picking up the pieces in April, and I will let you know the result. I pay 100$ for the dome, O-ring and liquid, is it be cheaper in Italy?

Regards,
Jens Anker

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