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Destination: Treasure Island Hints
Where can I get a magnetic needle?
1 of 8: You already have a non-magnetic needle.
2 of 8: It's part of your sailmakers' kit.
3 of 8: Disassemble the kit to get the needle separated.
4 of 8: Now to make it magnetic.
5 of 8: Do you remember way back near the beginning of the game when you picked up the rusty knife?
6 of 8: Jim remarked that he felt some resistance when he picked up the knife, as if it was lying on a magnet.
7 of 8: Apparently, that large stone is magnetic.
8 of 8: Go to Cape Fear and use your needle on the stone to magnetize it.
