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Just wondering about something.
Does that little bubble affect the performance of the compass?
I was a Quartermaster when I was in the Navy and I manned the helm on ships from the size of a Frigate to an Aircraft Carrier. We used both gyroscopic and magnetic compasses and I don't recall if a bubble was ever an issue.
Is the bubble really that big of a deal or was it that he lied about the true condition of it?
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Just wondering about something.
Does that little bubble affect the performance of the compass?
I was a Quartermaster when I was in the Navy and I manned the helm on ships from the size of a Frigate to an Aircraft Carrier. We used both gyroscopic and magnetic compasses and I don't recall if a bubble was ever an issue.
Is the bubble really that big of a deal or was it that he lied about the true condition of it? My take is that the condition was the issue, that the clear dome was scratched and worn.
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Is anyone interested in buying a near mint 2003 Chevy Avalanche, with mostly highway use. And a scant 203,000 miles? If it were yellow I'd be interested! the sick part of this is i was on my way out to the desert today and passed a white avalanche. First thing i did was check the license plate wondering if the yellow one had been repainted. and God, help me, i did look for a winch.
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Just wondering about something.
Does that little bubble affect the performance of the compass?
I was a Quartermaster when I was in the Navy and I manned the helm on ships from the size of a Frigate to an Aircraft Carrier. We used both gyroscopic and magnetic compasses and I don't recall if a bubble was ever an issue.
Is the bubble really that big of a deal or was it that he lied about the true condition of it? Not sure about this specific kind of compass but the kind I use for surveying are toast once you get a bubble in them.
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...Does that little bubble affect the performance of the compass?... It affects performance on more than one level. If it is large enough it can affect damping. And any bubble, at all, dancing around the compass as the boat moves, distracts the helmsman. It can be repaired by a professional at some unknown cost. The extensive bruising on the clear dome might be polished out, too (this can be seen in my photo). But none of this should be necessary when buying a new compass.
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Just because Bart is fuggin' nuts doesn't mean that Fireball2 ain't.
Re: compass - this has been informative. Don't get me wrong as I ain't taking up for FB2. It's just one of them deals where the kettle calls the pot black and everybody goes to bed happy. Re: compass - this has been informative. O yeah? So what direction are we headed? Is that on topic?
The Mayans had it right. If you�re going to predict the future, it�s best to aim far beyond your life expectancy, lest you wind up red-faced in a bunker overstocked with Spam and ammo.
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But none of this should be necessary when buying a new compass. I understand. I also think you were right to bring this up even though call out threads are usually a bad idea. Hopefully this will keep others from getting screwed.
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I started reading this thread without much giving a rat's ass about the whole deal.
If it's alright with everybody, I'm going to continue in my apathy.
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Epstein didn't kill himself.
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I started reading this thread without much giving a rat's ass about the whole deal.
If it's alright with everybody, I'm going to continue in my apathy. Your loss. Call out threads are a blast as long as you don't participate.
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I started reading this thread without much giving a rat's ass about the whole deal.
If it's alright with everybody, I'm going to continue in my apathy. Your loss. Call out threads are a blast as long as you don't participate. Can be a good read, better than any of the drama on the TV!
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I started reading this thread without much giving a rat's ass about the whole deal.
If it's alright with everybody, I'm going to continue in my apathy. So just do it and see if anybody really cares. Pretty aggressive stand, if you ask me. 
The Mayans had it right. If you�re going to predict the future, it�s best to aim far beyond your life expectancy, lest you wind up red-faced in a bunker overstocked with Spam and ammo.
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Im tickled to see that you fellas are still interested!By the way, those heavy scratches must have been the wax off of your floor because they wiped right off.
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Im tickled to see that you fellas are still interested!By the way, those heavy scratches must have been the wax off of your floor because they wiped right off. ![[Linked Image]](https://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9ex0s2AWR1qbolbn.jpg)
Epstein didn't kill himself.
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Im tickled to see that you fellas are still interested!By the way, those heavy scratches must have been the wax off of your floor because they wiped right off. Pretty sure you don't sell insurance more likely manure....you keep going girl...dig that hole as deep as you like 
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If certain sellers would just give a heads up "NO REFUNDS EVER", there'd be less problems. 
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I was a Quartermaster and I manned the helm on ships from the size of a Frigate to an Aircraft Carrier. Just to be sure; did you order shrimp when the ship came to a sudden stop?
Be Polite , Be Professional , but have a plan to kill everybody you meet
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I was a Quartermaster and I manned the helm on ships from the size of a Frigate to an Aircraft Carrier. Just to be sure; did you order shrimp when the ship came to a sudden stop? Huh?
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O yeah? So what direction are we headed?
Is that on topic?
Question #1) F if IK Question#2) Yes
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I was a Quartermaster and I manned the helm on ships from the size of a Frigate to an Aircraft Carrier. Just to be sure; did you order shrimp when the ship came to a sudden stop? ![[Linked Image]](http://media.giphy.com/media/13lLOQ1xn2Ayn6/giphy.gif)
Epstein didn't kill himself.
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Biden didn't win the election.
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