Re: Binnacle Lens Needed

["Jim Reeve" <ultra@xxxx>]

Well, the whole binncale will need to be removed to replace the 
plastic. I have my whole binnacle apart now so I know the process 
pretty good, and it is pretty simple. First you need to remove the 
binnacle, there are some okay instructions for this on the DMCNEWS 
tech page. Then you just need to remove the cluster from the 
binnacle trim. This is very simple and obvious once you see it. The 
lens then simply unbolts from the front. As for it's availibility, I 
have no idea, did you acually call houston about it or not? Home-
building a new one out of sheet of plastic can be done, but it 
probably will not look perfect since there are angles all over the 
edges. If this piece is truely unavailible, I'm sure it wouldn't be 
a problem for somebody to make a new one by using an existing one as 
a source. Good Luck.

Jim Reeve
-6960

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Tyler Graves" <graves_14@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi Group,
> 
> I am in need for a new Binnacle Lens. I see that they are listed 
> as 'CALL' for the price, so I'm expecting some rough roads ahead. 
> Worst case, do you think it is possible to construct one from a 
sheet 
> of plexi-glass? How bad would that look do you think? The one on my 
D 
> now has what looks to be splattered super glue. The glue probably 
> melted the plexi a little before it hardened making it impossible 
to 
> fix :(
> 
> As for the replacement procedure, how far into the Binnacle 
Removal 
> process do I have to go? Many of you seem to avoid it at all costs.
> 
> Tyler
> #3472