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Original style Ritchie compass for 1965 Sakonnet?
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| Author | Topic: Original style Ritchie compass for 1965 Sakonnet? |
| mobey |
posted 01-27-2003 02:40 PM ET (US)  
Hello, For my 1965 16' Sakonnet: Who Has, or knows for sure, what the original style and color of the factory installed Ritchie compass was. Chuck Bennet of Boston Whaler just told me they used a red "Explorer" flush mount model. I would sure tend to believe him, but just wanted to get some more input. Thanks |
| rsess1 |
posted 01-27-2003 02:56 PM ET (US)
It's red in all older brochures |
| rwill1 |
posted 01-27-2003 03:02 PM ET (US)
Red Ritchie Explorer, Flushmount. I have one on my boat(1970 Nauset). Mine has a date of manufacture stamp of 1968. I bet they are a tough one to find. |
| rwill1 |
posted 01-27-2003 03:10 PM ET (US)
I take that back... The style is more like the deck style. The compass is latched to a plate that is screwed to the console. Optionally, lighting is provided by a bulb carrier in the mounting base. I would love to get a spare housing, as the plastic is very brittle. I wonder if Richie would be willing to make a few for us? |
| Steve Leone |
posted 01-28-2003 12:37 AM ET (US)
There is one on Ebay at the moment. Just type in "Boston Whaler Compass"-I have the black plastic shade part but it is cracked (as stated very brittle)-it is lighted with a red bulb-Good luck, Steve. |
| rwill1 |
posted 01-28-2003 08:48 AM ET (US)
Steve, I saw the one on eBay, and it is a later style. The unit mobey is looking for is all red plastic. I will take photos and post later this week. |
| Tom W Clark |
posted 01-28-2003 01:48 PM ET (US)
mobey, Yes, the removable Ritchie “Explorer” with the red plastic housing is THE compass that Whaler offered in the 1960's |
| crosley95 |
posted 01-30-2003 10:24 AM ET (US)
mobey, i have one i'd be willing to part with. decent shape for 38 years old. crosley |
| mobey |
posted 01-30-2003 12:53 PM ET (US)
Hello Crosley, Any chance of you emailing a picture and price? Please further describe condition. Thanks, Charlie 262-377-9767 Days, |
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