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 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 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. |
$ 1.543,84
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Ritchie Navigator 4"1/2 compass (Osculati 25.084.31) is a professional-grade flush-mounted navigation instrument, featuring combined LED lighting for both front and recessed top dial views. The unit comes in a durable black composite housing with a dual-reading black dial for versatile use in varied cockpit layouts. Designed to operate on 12V systems, it offers excellent visibility and reliability for both sailing yachts and motorboats. |
$ 1.032,05
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1-2 weeks delivery time Ritchie Navigator 4"1/2 marine compass (Osculati 25.084.32) is a premium flush-mount model equipped with dual-reading white dial (front and recessed top) and 12V combined LED lighting. The white composite body offers a clean, professional look ideal for light-colored cockpits or helms. Built for durability and precision, this compass is well-suited for yachts and motorboats operating in variable light and weather conditions. |
$ 1.032,05
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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.