A boat compass is an essential piece of navigation equipment designed to help boaters accurately determine direction while on the water. They are crafted for reliability, featuring a clear needle and a lubber line for fast, precise readings. Whether flush mount or digital, these compasses are ideal for steering and chart plotting. They are built to suit the needs of both casual boaters and seasoned sailors, ensuring accurate movement tracking over many years in any nautical environment.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.081.11 – Ritchie Explorer 2"3/4 External Marine Compass features a black body and matching dial in a rugged external-mount configuration. Designed for open or elevated console surfaces, it provides a stable heading reference using a 2"3/4 magnetic card with 5° graduation. The built-in 12V LED lighting ensures reliable night visibility. Ideal for RIBs, powerboats, and outdoor helm stations where flush mounting isn't possible.
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$ 193,85
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.081.12 – Ritchie Explorer 2"3/4 External Marine Compass is a surface-mount marine compass featuring a clean white body and white dial, built for open console installations. With its 2"3/4 magnetic card and integrated 12V LED lighting, it provides excellent visibility and accuracy for both day and night use. Designed for RIBs, yachts, and powerboats where flush-mounting isn’t suitable, this model ensures rugged performance and seamless integration into light-colored dashboards.
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$ 193,85
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.081.13 – Ritchie Explorer 2"3/4 External Marine Compass features a distinctive grey body combined with a blue dial, making it both highly functional and visually refined. Designed for external top-mount installation, this compass includes a 2"3/4 floating card with 5° graduations, along with integrated 12V LED lighting for enhanced readability in all conditions. Ideal for RIBs, center consoles, or powerboats, especially where contrast visibility is preferred.
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$ 193,85
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.081.21 – Ritchie Explorer 2"3/4 Bracket Marine Compass is a versatile and fully adjustable magnetic compass with a black body and dial, designed for bracket mounting. Featuring a 2"3/4 floating card with 5° graduations and integrated 12V LED lighting, this model provides precise heading reference day or night. Ideal for boats where flexible installation angles are required, such as consoles, windshields, or overhead surfaces.
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$ 217,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.081.22 – Ritchie Explorer 2"3/4 Bracket Marine Compass features a bright white body and dial, mounted on an adjustable bracket for versatile installation. Its 2"3/4 floating card with 5° graduations provides quick heading reference, while integrated 12V LED lighting ensures readability in all conditions. This model is ideal for powerboats, RIBs, and consoles with non-horizontal surfaces requiring flexible positioning and clear visual integration into light-colored dashboards.
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$ 217,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.081.23 – Ritchie Explorer 2"3/4 Bracket Marine Compass combines a modern grey housing with a high-contrast blue dial for excellent readability. Designed with an adjustable bracket mount, it accommodates a wide range of installation angles on dashboards, consoles, or vertical surfaces. The 2"3/4 floating card with 5° graduations, along with integrated 12V LED lighting, ensures reliable performance in all conditions, day or night.
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$ 217,02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.082.01 – Ritchie Voyager 3" Recess Fit Marine Compass is a flush-mounted compass with a black housing and black dial, designed for professional and recreational marine use. Featuring a larger 3" (76 mm) floating card with 5° graduations, it delivers enhanced readability and accuracy. Integrated 12V LED lighting ensures night-time visibility, making it ideal for yachts, cruisers, and console boats with built-in dashboards.
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$ 329,74
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.082.02 – Ritchie Voyager 3" Recess Fit Marine Compass features a white body and dial, and is designed for flush mounting on boat dashboards. Its combination front and top reading dial offers dual viewing angles, while the large 3" card with 5° graduation provides excellent readability. Integrated 12V LED lighting ensures reliable navigation during both day and night. Ideal for sailboats, RIBs, and cabin cruisers requiring clear and stylish heading instruments.
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$ 329,74
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.082.11 – Ritchie Voyager 3" External Marine Compass features a black body and dual-reading black dial, designed for top-mount installations on exposed consoles or decks. Its 3" floating combination dial (front and top reading) provides optimal visibility from various helm positions. Equipped with 12V LED lighting and rugged external casing, this compass is ideal for RIBs, sport boats, and open helm stations requiring large, illuminated navigation instruments.
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$ 460,81
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.082.12 – Ritchie Voyager 3" External Marine Compass is a surface-mounted magnetic compass with a clean white body and top/front combination reading dial. Designed for open consoles or decks, it features a large 3" floating card with 5° graduations and 12V LED backlighting for enhanced visibility day or night. Ideal for boats with light-colored helms or dashboards where visibility and aesthetic integration are equally important.
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$ 460,81
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.082.31 – Ritchie Wheelmark 3" Recess Fit Marine Compass is a professional-grade flush-mounted magnetic compass designed for use on commercial and SOLAS-compliant vessels. Featuring a 3" floating card with 5° graduations, a black body and dial, and integrated 12V LED lighting, this model is certified with the IMO Wheelmark (MED) for maritime navigation compliance. Ideal for permanent installation in dashboards of merchant ships, patrol boats, and certified offshore craft.
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$ 352,89
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.082.41 – Ritchie Wheelmark 3" External Marine Compass is a professional-grade, externally mounted magnetic compass featuring a 3" top-reading dial with 5° graduation. With a rugged black body and dial, 12V LED lighting, and full Wheelmark (MED) certification, this unit is also type-tested for commercial and working boats. Designed for deck or console surface installation, it delivers dependable navigation performance in demanding marine environments.
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$ 457,50
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.083.01 – Ritchie Helmsman 3"3/4 Marine Compass is a premium flush-mounted magnetic compass featuring a black body and black flush dial. With a large 3"3/4 (95 mm) card and 5° graduations, it offers exceptional readability and heading precision. Designed for integrated dashboard installation, it includes 12V LED lighting for clear night operation. Built for serious offshore navigation, it is ideal for cruising yachts, powerboats, and sailing vessels demanding reliability and stability.
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$ 465,26
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.083.02 – Ritchie Helmsman 3"3/4 Marine Compass is a flush-mounted magnetic compass with a white body and matching flush dial, offering a clean and modern look. Featuring a large 3"3/4 floating card with 5° graduations and 12V LED lighting, this model is ideal for accurate and highly visible heading reference during both day and night navigation. Designed for seamless dashboard integration on cruising yachts, sailboats, and RIBs with light-colored consoles.
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$ 465,26
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.083.04 – Ritchie Helmsman 3"3/4 Marine Compass is a professional-grade, flush-mounted compass with a black body and flush black dial. Designed for vessels with 24V onboard systems, it features a large 3"3/4 floating card with 5° graduations and integrated 24V LED lighting. Ideal for offshore cruising yachts and commercial craft where readability, precision, and compatibility with 24V systems are essential.
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$ 465,26
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.083.31 – Ritchie Helmsman 3"3/4 Marine Compass is a flush-mounted magnetic compass featuring dual-reading capability — both front and recessed top — for maximum visibility from various helm positions. Designed with a black body and dial, this model includes 12V combined lighting for effective illumination across both viewing angles. Its large 3"3/4 floating card ensures reliable and precise heading control, making it ideal for cruising sailboats, powerboats, and semi-professional vessels.
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$ 444,59
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.083.32 – Ritchie Helmsman 3"3/4 Marine Compass features a white body and dial, a large 3"3/4 floating card with 5° graduation, and dual reading visibility from both front and recessed top angles. Designed for flush mounting into white dashboards, it includes 12V combined LED lighting for full night-time illumination. This model is ideal for cruising sailboats and motor yachts where visibility, precision, and seamless integration are critical.
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$ 465,26
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.084.01 – Ritchie Navigator 4"1/2 Marine Compass is a flush-mounted professional-grade magnetic compass with a black body and large flush-style black dial. Designed for precise heading reference and maximum readability, it features a massive 4"1/2 (114 mm) floating card with 5° graduations and integrated 12V LED lighting. Ideal for long-range cruisers, ocean-going yachts, and commercial vessels with fixed helm stations.
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$ 996,20
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.084.02 – Ritchie Navigator 4"1/2 Marine Compass is a flush-mounted professional compass featuring a white body and top-reading white flush dial. Built for precision and visibility, it includes a large 4"1/2 floating card with 5° graduations and integrated 12V LED lighting. Designed for permanent dashboard installation, it is ideal for long-distance cruising yachts and sailing vessels with white or light-colored helms.
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$ 996,20
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1-2 weeks delivery time High-performance Ritchie Navigator 4"1/2 marine compass (Osculati 25.084.11), designed for flush-mount installations in demanding maritime environments. Featuring a robust black composite body, flat pink "Chiesuola" housing, and a black flat flush dial for enhanced readability. Equipped with 12V LED lighting for low-light visibility, this compass is ideal for both powerboats and sailboats requiring reliable, easy-to-read navigation instruments.
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$ 1.543,84
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How does a flush mount compass differ from other mounting styles for boats?
A flush mount compass differs from other mounting styles by being installed directly into the boat's dashboard or surface, providing a clean, streamlined look. This design helps reduce obstructions and is particularly useful in outdoor marine conditions, where durability and visibility are essential. Steering compasses like these are popular for their ease of use and seamless integration, especially in high-traffic areas on boats.
How can a marine compass be integrated into an electronic navigation system?
A Marine Compass can be integrated into an electronic navigation system by using it as a reliable backup for electronic plotters and GPS, providing a consistent reading of the boat's direction. Various brands offer models that work alongside digital systems, allowing the helmsman to easily compare compass readings with electronic data for improved accuracy. The compass requires no external power and can serve as an essential tool when navigating in areas like the Atlantic, where electronic systems may occasionally fail.
What maintenance or service may be required for a boat compass in different nautical conditions?
Maintenance for a boat compass in different nautical conditions may involve regular checks for air bubbles or leaks in the compass fluid, which can affect accuracy. It's also important to ensure the compass is free of dirt or debris, especially after exposure to saltwater. Regular calibration and adjustments may be required to maintain precise readings, and our online shop can provide the necessary tools or replacement parts for upkeep.