Ritchie Explorer Flush Mount Compass, Black (F-50)
January 25, 2019 - Comment
The Explorer flush mount compass from Richie Navigation features a 4 2 3/4″ easy to read direct reading dial with internal green night illumination. It has built-in compensators to easily adjust for deviation, scientifically matched sapphire jewel & hardened steel pivot dial movement and powerful Directive Force magnets for fast heading lock-on. 5-year warranty. Black
Product Features
- Compass features 2 3/4 inch easy to read Direct Reading Dial
- Internal Green Night Illumination; Built-in compensators to easily adjust for deviation
- Scientifically matched sapphire jewel & hardened steel pivot Dial movement
- Powerful Directive Force Magnets for fast heading lock-on
- High temperature composite construction for extended operating range
- Comes standard with 12 volt lighting; Movable sun shield
- Easily Installed; Fits 3.75 inch (9.53 cm) Mounting hole
- 5-Year Ritchie Warranty
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it was easy to pick the same one again This is the second one I have had to purchase in 14 years.Since the first lasted 14 years, it was easy to pick the same one again. Thank you for being a reliable brand I can trust to get me home every time.
Matches OEM The F-50 Explorer Compass is the same as the one needing replacement. Mounted screws were included along with a brass adjusting tool to correct “Deviation.” The two wire leads are non-polarized. Mounting gasket is included. Mounted the same way as the original. The packing card said “Repairable” but the dampening fluid is non-refillable.
New Ritchie compass Failed! After receiving the flush mount compass in two days as promised. I was pleased to see that it looked quality. The install was simple and easy. This is where things changed, Three days after install, I noticed that the fluidity was evaporating! I checked to see if the unit was crack, and it was NOT. My boat is docked at a marina that does not have a covered dock which, the only explanation is that the the solution is water and was evaporated it. You would think that it is expected that the unit…