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S-53 Ritchie Navigation Explorer Compass 2 3/4-Inch Dial with Surface Mount, Black

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Brand Ritchie Navigation
Material Plastic
Item Weight 10.4 ounces
Product Dimensions 2.75"L x 2.75"W
Special Feature Portable

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  • Powerful DirectiveForce Magnets for Fast Heading Lock-on
  • Movable Sun Shield
  • 100% Repairable
  • High Temperature Composite Construction for Extended Operating Range
  • Compact Low-Profile Design

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Ritchie Compasses the World’s Best Marine Compasses

E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Inc. was formed in 1850 by Edward Samuel Ritchie. Today still privately held by the Sherman Family in Pembroke, MA, Ritchie Navigation continues to be the Marine Industry leader in the manufacture of recreational and commercial magnetic compasses. Ritchie products are available to Retailers in 57 countries through 142 Distributors. OEM (original equipment manufactured) Ritchie Parts and Service are available from Ritchie Navigation headquarters and 76 Authorized Service Stations worldwide.

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Explorer Compasses

The Explorer surface mount compass from Richie Navigation features a 2 3/4 inch easy to read direct-reading dial and internal green night illumination. It has built-in compensators to easily adjust for deviation and scientifically Matched sapphire jewel hardened steel Pivot dial movement.

Compensators

Pivot Dial Movement

Repairable

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Built-in Compensators

All Ritchie compasses that are intended for use on boats that could have deviation problems, have built-in compensators. These compensators are non-interactive magnets that are balanced and optimally spaced for accurate correction. Compensation instructions are included.

Jewel & Hardened Steel Pivot Dial Movement

All Ritchie Compasses use a Hardened Steel Pivot and Triple Cup Sapphire Jewel Movement. They are microscopically matched to provide smooth dial operation and fast lock-on, under the most severe conditions. There are no plastic pivots or jewels in Ritchie Compasses.

100% Repairable

All Ritchie compasses are 100% repairable and are backed by Ritchie’s exclusive 5-year assurance.

Directive Force Magnets

Ritchie uses special High Gauss Magnets that are field balanced and matched to each compass model, dial style and size. They are attached to the underside of the dial in pairs matched to seek and lock on to magnetic north. This provides superior accuracy and smooth, rapid response

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Product Description

Direct-reading dial. Compact low-profile design. Quick push-button removal for storage security. Built-in green night illumination. Built-in compensators for easy deviation adjustment. Movable sun shield. 3-Year warranty.

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Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
303 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, and ease of installation of the navigation compass. For example, they mention it's well built, works well, and is simple to install. Some appreciate the readability, and description. That said, opinions are mixed on size, value, and brightness.

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40 customers mention40 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the navigation compass. They mention that it is well-built, has some class, and is the best comPASS available. Some say that it's easy to read and has some reliability. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"Excellent and high quality product. Stable and accurate even in rough water conditions." Read more

"Been using Ritchie products for years. Good stuff!! Can’t go wrong. My son took a fancy to this compass for his car. Fits in a cup holder...." Read more

"Very easy to install. Good quality." Read more

"...because I haven’t hooked it up yet, but it does seem like a pretty useful option. The bulb is incandescent not LED...." Read more

31 customers mention25 positive6 negative

Customers like the performance of the navigation compass. They mention that it works well, it's easy to use, and it has no problems. Some say that it'll work in choppy water conditions.

"Works pretty well." Read more

"This compass works great in my car (I like a compass in my car what can I say) but mostly because my car does not seem to interfere with the compass..." Read more

"Works well -- reasonably well even inside a car. I drive a Passat and up until this point every compass I've tried was wildly inaccurate...." Read more

"I put it in my Exterra. it works good enough. I never checked it for 100% accuracy. It works when I get turned around driving downtown" Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation of the navigation compass to be simple. They mention that it's easy to mount, adjust, and read. Some say that the instructions for calibration are clear.

"Very easy to install. Good quality." Read more

"...This required moving the factory installed compass. Installation was simple...." Read more

"...A replacement for previous Ritchie compass. Fit very well, instillation was straightforward and and instruction for calibration clear...." Read more

"Simple, made for boats mostly but we mounted it on the car dashboard. Works fine, just moves a bit when fan on...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the navigation compass easy to read, night or day. They also say it has a small footprint and can be read at night if wired for it.

"Excellent value and readability. Necessity off shore." Read more

"I use this in my pickup truck. It’s nice and large and easy to read at a glance while driving...." Read more

"See above. Equipment is an excellent compass, well constructed, easy to read - really wanted a little different type of compass - found another one..." Read more

"...Not a lot of room on the dash and this takes up little space and is easy to read and well lighted." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the description of the navigation compass accurate, stable, and reliable even in rough water conditions.

"Excellent and high quality product. Stable and accurate even in rough water conditions." Read more

"Fast and accurate. Very helpfull instrument." Read more

"Seems well made and accurate. I’m using it on my UTV." Read more

"Small footprint, easy to read at night if wired for it, accurate." Read more

22 customers mention15 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the navigation compass. Some mention it's excellent size, with a small footprint, and easy to read at night. However, others say that it'll fit in a cup holder and adjusts well. That said, some say the size is much larger than it appears in the photos. Some customers also say the specs are minimal and confusing.

"...Can’t go wrong. My son took a fancy to this compass for his car. Fits in a cup holder. Now I have to borrow it from him...." Read more

"I use this in my pickup truck. It’s nice and large and easy to read at a glance while driving...." Read more

"...Note: it's big. Like, much bigger than typical auto compasses. It's probably bigger than a baseball in your hand." Read more

"This is the best compass that is available. Did not need any adjustment due to built in compensators. Fabulous construction and design...." Read more

17 customers mention11 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the navigation compass. Some mention it's pricey but excellent, while others say it'll be a big waste of money. They also say the comPASS is complicated, rendering it useless, and not suitable for use in a car.

"Excellent value and readability. Necessity off shore." Read more

"...So yes, this little compass is not suitable for use in a car in south TX...." Read more

"This is an inexpensive manual compass to get you home no matter what...." Read more

"Wicked nice product. I set this up on the dash of my Cherokee and ran the wires to a switched power fuse...." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the brightness of the navigation compass. Some mention that it's well lighted, has a back light, and glows green. However, others say that it is not that bright and the bulb is incandescent, not LED.

"...The light is an LED, which increases it's durability and life and limits the drain on the battery. It glows green, while my preference is red...." Read more

"...The bulb is incandescent not LED. An LED light would be nice, along with a longer wiring pigtail...." Read more

"Great product , comes with green lights as well" Read more

"...It has a back light, but works without power in the event of electrical issues...." Read more

Clips on base plate are weak.
4 Stars
Clips on base plate are weak.
Nice compass, but the clips that mount it to the base plate aren't very strong. It popped off and the lens cracked / drained so no good anymore :(Checked accuracy against my other compass and matched up great.
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