Ritchie Navigation is a legendary American manufacturer of navigation instruments with a history spanning more than 170 years. Since its inception, it has specialized in producing high-precision compasses that combine traditional manufacturing methods with modern technologies.
Special attention is given to the development of liquid-filled compasses, which ensure the instruments remain stable even under conditions of heavy vessel rocking—a feature that is particularly important for marine navigation.
A constant drive for innovation, high quality control standards, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges of marine conditions have allowed the company to remain a leader in the global navigation instrument market. This commitment ensures the safety and confidence of captains and seafarers, making every voyage as precise and reliable as possible.
Fast deliveries of yacht equipment, calculation, selection of analogues and spare parts. Send us your request and we will contact you ASAP with a solution. We deliver in Cyprus, throughout Europe and worldwide. More than 10 years of experience.
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A constant drive for innovation, high quality control standards, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges of marine conditions have allowed the company to remain a leader in the global navigation instrument market. This commitment ensures the safety and confidence of captains and seafarers, making every voyage as precise and reliable as possible.
Fast deliveries of yacht equipment, calculation, selection of analogues and spare parts. Send us your request and we will contact you ASAP with a solution. We deliver in Cyprus, throughout Europe and worldwide. More than 10 years of experience.
Email us: info@yachtsupply24.com or fill our Feedback form.
You can also fill out the "Ask a question" form on the right or at the bottom of the page.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Explorer 2"3/4 (70 mm) Marine Compass is a high-precision navigation instrument featuring built-in compensators and LED 12V lighting. Available in flush mount, external mount, and bracket mount versions, it offers multiple body and dial color combinations for various vessel types.
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$ 199.25
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Voyager 3" Marine Compass is a high-precision navigation tool featuring compensators and integrated night lighting for enhanced visibility. Designed for flush and external mounting, it includes a front and top combi dial for improved readability, making it an excellent choice for various boat types.
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$ 338.92
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Wheelmark 3" Marine Compass is a type-tested compass designed for working boats and professional marine applications. With flush and external mounting options, LED 12V night lighting, and a black body with a black dial, it ensures exceptional durability and visibility for maritime professionals.
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$ 362.72
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Helmsman 3"3/4 Marine Compass is a high-precision navigation instrument designed for flush and binnacle mounting. Equipped with compensators, LED night lighting (12V & 24V), and flush or top dial options, it ensures superior accuracy and visibility for various boating conditions.
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$ 478.22
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Supersport SS-1002 3"3/4 Marine Compass is designed for offshore racing boats, providing exceptional accuracy, durability, and high-speed performance. With LED 12V lighting and a rose dial, this compass ensures clear visibility and reliable navigation, even in extreme conditions.
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$ 571.71
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Navigator 4"1/2 Marine Compass is a high-precision navigation tool designed for flush and binnacle mounting. Equipped with compensators, LED 12V night lighting, and flush or top dial options, it ensures accurate readings and clear visibility in all conditions.
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$ 1,023.94
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Wheelmark 4"1/2 Marine Compass is a type-tested, high-precision navigation tool designed specifically for working boats. It features flush and external mount options, LED 12V lighting, and a durable black body with a black dial, ensuring exceptional accuracy and readability.
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$ 1,023.94
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Supersport SS-2000 4"1/2 Marine Compass is designed for offshore racing boats, delivering exceptional accuracy, durability, and high-speed performance. Featuring LED 12V night lighting and a rose dial, this compass ensures clear visibility and reliable navigation, even in extreme conditions.
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$ 1,049.93
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Globemaster 5" Marine Compass is a high-precision navigation instrument designed for both flush and external mounting. It features 5° white graduation, built-in compensators, and LED 12V lighting, making it an ideal choice for professional and recreational marine use.
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$ 1,750.69
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Supersport SS-5000 5" Marine Compass is built for offshore racing boats, delivering high-precision navigation, superior durability, and exceptional performance at high speeds. Featuring LED 12V night lighting and a rose dial, it provides clear visibility and reliability in all sailing conditions.
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$ 1,770.27
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Venturi Sail 3"3/4 Bulkhead Marine Compass is a high-quality navigation tool designed specifically for sailboats. Featuring a bulkhead mount, a blue dial for enhanced readability, and 12/24V LED lighting, it ensures precise course tracking in all conditions. |
$ 567.58
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Navigator 4'' 1/2 Bulkhead Marine Compass is a precision navigation instrument designed for sailboats. Featuring a bulkhead mount, high-visibility red dial, and 12V LED lighting, it ensures accurate and reliable navigation in all conditions. |
$ 1,243.10
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1-2 weeks delivery time Protective front cover (Osculati 25.088.41) for Ritchie Navigator 4"1/2 bulkhead-mounted compasses, designed to shield the compass dial when not in use. Essential for sailboats, this snap-on cap prevents UV damage, impact, and dirt ingress, extending the lifespan of the instrument during docking or long-term storage. |
$ 90
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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. |
$ 199.25
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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. |
$ 199.25
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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. |
$ 199.25
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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. |
$ 199.25
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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. |
$ 199.25
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How does a Ritchie compass enhance marine navigation for boaters?
Ritchie compasses enhance marine navigation by providing boaters with real-time heading information, ensuring accurate course maintenance regardless of external conditions such as wind or currents. Unlike GPS devices that calculate course over ground (COG) based on historical data, magnetic compasses offer immediate directional readings, enabling navigators to respond promptly to changing situations. This real-time feedback is crucial for precise steering and overall safety at sea.
How does Ritchie Navigation ensure the reliability and durability of their marine compasses?
Ritchie Navigation ensures the reliability and durability of their marine compasses through meticulous in-house manufacturing processes and stringent quality control measures. Their skilled technicians hand-balance each Boat Compass assembly, utilizing superior materials and precision machining to maintain high standards. Additionally, Ritchie employs a vacuum-drawn filling process with highly refined dampening fluid, eliminating bubbles and enhancing performance.
How do Ritchie compasses integrate with other navigation tools on a boat to provide comprehensive guidance?
Ritchie Marine Compass serves as essential navigation tools that integrate seamlessly with other marine instruments to provide comprehensive guidance for boaters. By offering real-time heading information, Ritchie compasses complement electronic systems such as GPS devices, which calculate course over ground (COG) based on historical data. This integration allows navigators to cross-reference immediate heading data from the compass with positional information from GPS, enhancing overall situational awareness and enabling precise course adjustments. Additionally, Ritchie compasses are designed to maintain accuracy without reliance on electrical power, ensuring continuous operation even if electronic systems fail.