Ritchie Explorer Flush Mount Compass, White (F-50W)
November 5, 2018 - 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. White
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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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.
Pathetic and very sad for a major manufacturer of what … S*** quality. This is my third F-50. First one developed a leak and became unusable after 5 years (ok, to some of you that might be an acceptable lifespan for an inexpensive compass), but then its replacement got ‘sticky’ and inaccurate after 2 years which is totally unacceptable and now it’s replacement lasted oh…. 2 weeks before it developed a fluid leak. Pathetic and very sad for a major manufacturer of what is marine ‘safety’ equipment. Yes, Ritchie will repair it, but but to the same…
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…