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 25.025.40 – Riviera Aries 2½" Bayonet Marine Compass is a non-recess, surface-mounted compass featuring a full white body and a black 5° graduated dial for high-contrast readability. Designed for small boats and inflatables, it uses a bayonet locking base that allows quick installation without panel cutouts. With a base diameter of 100 mm and height of just 60 mm, it is a lightweight, compact solution for basic marine navigation needs.
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$ 97,10
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.028.10 – Riviera 4" Topview Marine Compass is a professional-grade navigation instrument designed for both low and high-speed vessels, including those exceeding 25 knots. Featuring a flat black dial for direct top reading, a sleek black body, and integrated 12V LED lighting, it provides clear visibility under all lighting conditions. Ideal for dashboard or binnacle mount applications on powerboats and cruisers.
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$ 397,06
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.028.13 – Riviera 4" Topview Marine Compass is a versatile and accurate navigation compass engineered for vessels operating at both low and high speeds (including over 25 knots). Featuring a flat black dial for easy top-down reading, it comes in a white housing with built-in 12V LED lighting. Ideal for installation on helm dashboards or binnacles, it provides clear and reliable heading information in all light conditions.
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$ 397,06
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.028.15 – Riviera 4" Topview Marine Compass is a precision navigation instrument suitable for low and high-speed vessels (exceeding 25 knots). With a UV-resistant white body and a flat blue 5° graduated dial, it offers excellent readability and sleek styling. Designed for top-down viewing and equipped with integrated 12V LED lighting, it is ideal for dashboard or pedestal installations on modern powerboats and RIBs.
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$ 397,06
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.028.17 – Riviera 4" Marine Compass is a precision instrument featuring a front-reading dial, designed for both low and high-speed vessels (exceeding 25 knots). With a sleek black body and flat black card, this model is ideal for console or dashboard mounting with frontal visibility. Integrated 12V LED lighting ensures consistent readability in low light, while the gimballed mechanism guarantees stable performance even at speed.
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$ 397,06
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.028.19 – Riviera 4" Frontview Marine Compass is a high-performance navigation solution for vessels operating at any speed, including over 25 knots. Designed with a white housing and a black front-reading flat dial, it offers excellent visibility and contrast. Ideal for angled or vertical dashboard mounting, it features integrated 12V LED lighting for clear nighttime readings and gimbal stabilization for reliable heading reference underway.
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$ 397,06
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.028.21 – Riviera 4" Frontview Marine Compass is a stylish and high-precision navigation compass designed for both low and high-speed boats. It features a bright blue front-reading flat dial within a UV-stabilized white body. Engineered for vertical or angled console installations, it offers direct front visibility and includes 12V LED lighting for excellent readability day or night. Ideal for performance cruisers and sport boats.
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$ 397,06
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.030.50 – Riviera Regatta 3" Tactic Marine Compass is a regatta-optimized navigation tool featuring a flat 4-color dial with 5° graduation, designed for quick visual reference in competitive sailing. The compact black body integrates an internal gimbal suspension, providing stable readings in dynamic racing conditions. Ideal for small keelboats, dinghies, and racing yachts requiring tactical awareness and fast course correction.
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$ 277,52
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.030.51 – Riviera Regatta 3" Tactic Marine Compass is a compact tactical compass built for racing sailors. Featuring a flat 4-color dial with 5° graduation and housed in a UV-resistant white body, it delivers rapid visual orientation under pressure. Its internal gimbal suspension ensures stable readings while the boat is heeling or accelerating, making it ideal for dinghies, sportboats, and one-design racing classes.
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$ 277,52
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.040.00 – Riviera Astra BAS1 4" Marine Compass is an overhead-mounted navigation instrument designed to save space on increasingly crowded ship bridges. With a flat black dial and body, and integrated 12V lighting, it offers reliable heading indication from above, making use of underutilized ceiling space. Ideal for workboats, commercial ships, and modern navigation consoles filled with displays and electronics.
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$ 693,68
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.040.01 – Riviera Astra BAS1/AV is a high-speed version of the ceiling-mounted 4" marine compass, developed specifically for vessels traveling at speeds over 25 knots. With a black UV-resistant body, black 5° graduated dial, and integrated 12V LED lighting, this model maximizes overhead space on crowded bridges. Its gimballed mechanism maintains accuracy under acceleration, making it ideal for fast commercial and patrol vessels with limited console space.
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$ 729,49
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Riviera Astra BAS1 (Osculati 25.040.02) is a 4" marine compass designed for ceiling mounting, offering a smart solution for space optimization on modern bridges increasingly crowded with screens and controls. Featuring a durable white body, black dial with clear graduations, and integrated 12V lighting, this model enables navigation monitoring from above, effectively utilizing otherwise unused overhead surfaces.
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$ 693,68
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Riviera Mizar (Osculati 25.066.01) is a compact 1" 7/8 hand-bearing marine compass featuring a durable grey impact-resistant body and a fixed ring design. Ideal for small boats, emergency use, or as a secondary navigation tool, it offers double upper and front readings with 5° graduations. Lightweight and equipped with a neck strap, this floating compass ensures reliability and quick directional checks in dynamic marine conditions.
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$ 63,50
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Riviera Mizar (Osculati 25.066.02) is a hand-bearing compass with a 1" 7/8 apparent rose diameter and vibrant yellow body designed for visibility and portability. With a fixed ring, dual reading system (front and top), and a 5° graduated rose, this floating compass is impact-resistant and ideal for small boats, emergency use, or watersports navigation. It includes a neck strap for convenience and hands-free carrying.
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$ 63,50
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Riviera Mizar (Osculati 25.066.03) is a 1" 7/8 red hand-bearing marine compass featuring a fixed ring, dual reading capability (top and front), and 5° graduation rose. Built with an impact-resistant ABS housing, floating body, and neck strap for easy handling, it’s perfectly suited for use on small boats, emergency navigation, or watersports. Its bright red casing ensures high visibility even in low-light conditions.
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$ 63,50
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1-2 weeks delivery time Compact and rugged, the Osculati 25.066.04 – Rivera Mizar 1" 7/8 Blue Hand Bearing Marine Compass is a handheld magnetic compass with a 1" 7/8 apparent card diameter. Designed for precision and reliability, it features a 5° graduation rose, floating pin suspension system, and dual top/front reading capability. Housed in a soft, impact-resistant blue casing and fitted with a neck strap, it is ideal for small boats, emergency navigation, or use as a bearing compass. Fixed ring model.
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$ 63,50
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.066.06 – Rivera Orion 1" 7/8 Yellow Hand Bearing Marine Compass is a compact and durable handheld compass designed for precision navigation on small vessels. Featuring a 1" 7/8 apparent card diameter, this model includes a 5° graduation floating rose, pin suspension, and dual reading design (front and top). The Orion variant is equipped with an external turning ring for more precise bearings. Housed in an impact-resistant yellow casing and fitted with a neck strap for portability, it is ideal for sailing, kayaking, or emergency use.
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$ 90,47
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.066.08 – Rivera Orion 1" 7/8 Blue Hand Bearing Marine Compass is a precision handheld navigation tool featuring a 1" 7/8 apparent card diameter and 5° graduation. Built with a floating pin suspension and dual top/front reading, it offers stable and accurate bearings at sea. The Orion model is equipped with an external turning ring for quick directional adjustments. Its impact-resistant blue casing and neck strap make it ideal for small craft, windsurfing, or emergency navigation scenarios.
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$ 90,47
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.081.01 – Ritchie Explorer 2"3/4 Recess Fit Marine Compass features a black body with a matching black dial, designed for flush installation on boat dashboards. This 12V LED-illuminated compass provides precise heading indication for day or night navigation. With its 2"3/4 card and recessed mount configuration, it’s ideal for small to medium craft where space-saving, durability, and visibility are essential.
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$ 193,85
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 25.081.02 – Ritchie Explorer 2"3/4 Recess Fit Marine Compass offers a clean white body and matching dial, designed for flush dashboard installation. Featuring a 2"3/4 compass card, this model is equipped with 12V LED illumination for high visibility during night navigation. Rugged and compact, it’s ideal for permanent mounting on sailing yachts, motorboats, or RIBs where both function and aesthetics are important.
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$ 193,85
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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.