[C320-list] Compass Question

[John morrison]

I’ve seen it go down to minus 30 Celsius here in Ontario and never a problem with the compass on our 320. Varsol a mineral spirit freezes at minus 105degrees F.  So not to worry!
Regards
JohnM
1999#574
> On Nov 8, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Tom Grass <tgrass462 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the quick response.
> 
> Tom Grass
> 
> On Mon, Nov 8, 2021 at 9:38 AM John Stetson <jbstetson721 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> As in Michigan, we in Vermont take winterizing seriously. We have never
>> done anything with the compass.
>> 
>> John Stetson
>> Morning Star Again
>> #578
>> 
>> On Mon, Nov 8, 2021 at 9:19 AM Tom Grass <tgrass462 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Here in Michigan we have to winterize our Catalina 320 each year.  I have
>>> just heard that some sailors recommend removing the compass from the helm
>>> and store it indoors.
>>> 
>>> Question - what is the opinion of the members of this group?  Do you
>> remove
>>> your compass?   I appreciate your assistance.
>>> 
>>> Tom Grass
>>> S/V Bucket List
>>> 2008 Catalina 320 MK II
>>> #1135
>>> 
>> --
>> 
>> 
>> John Stetson
>> jbstetson721 at gmail.com
>> 802-343-5233 (C)
>>