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Your cart is empty.Explorer compass, MFG# S-53W, surface mount, white housing, 2.75" direct reading white dial, moveable sun shield, green illumination, compensators, 3.6" diameter..
Emory Kitchens
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
This is my second Ritchie. Had my first one for years. It was beginning to look old and weathered. Figured it was time for a new one.
Dennis Boudreau
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
Compass had slots in the top of the compass globe.
James Screnci
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
Nice compass but the directions are poor. Otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars. Had to figure out how to release the top from the base to mount it. It also didn't some with mounting screws. Hooked up the constant 12 volt wire for the light so you can see it at night. Glows green so it looks cool at night. The downside is the light is on when my battery switch is one, even during the daylight. I guess I could have hooked it to a switched 12 volt so I may change the feed. Other than that, rather easy to install but you will need to drill holes for the mounting base. Just base holes with a pencil and measure it where you want to mount it first. I will take a pic of it at night and add it to the review later. Would recommend this as a good buy.
cdobbs
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024
Exactly as presented and very nice quality.
Abdullah almurbati
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2022
Very good and easy to install
MrEd
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2015
Great little compass. Looks good on the boat. Lights up nicely and is clearly readable at night. Very easy to mount. And the price is reasonable. Recommend it.
Linda W.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2014
This compass was a gift for my son, who placed it on his boat. He said it works very well. Actually, he had one similar to it before, but it kept coming "unstuck" from the dashboard, so he tossed it inside one of the compartments on the boat. It was in there a good while and "fried" from the heat (it also became discolored). It is my understanding that this one has a mounting that is screwed onto the boat.
Mark Glasser
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013
Having spent time among professional mariners, I know I am not qualifed to give anything beyond a superficial review of a marine product especially a compass. The reason I chose to post is because I called the manufacturer Ritchie with some questions about mounting and positioning the compass and they were especially helpful and responsive. By contrast, I consulted the expert in my local West Marine Store, before purchasing, to help determine what compass to buy, and all I got was what seemed like a company designed spiel aimed at maximizing how much the customer spends. It appears that West Marine has no problem training an idiot if the idiot can learn to say the right thing. This compass can be adusted for deviation. Some compasses do not have that feature. Today, GPS and technology make it possible for many boaters to take their boats out and return to port, without using traditional navigational aids such as compasses and charts. I dont plan to use the deviation compensating feature. it would be wise to get some idea of what effect deviation may have on your compass. Deviation in no way refers to the CEO of West Marine.
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