Ritchie Explorer Dash Mount Compass V-57.2, Black
- Brand:
- Ritchie
- Part no:
- V-57.2
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Card
- Direct read
- Built-in compensators
- Yes
The Ritchie Explorer V-57.2 is a dash mount compass with a 2-3/4 inch direct read dial in black. It fits a standard 3 inch instrument gauge hole, and the view adjusts up to 30 degrees to suit a sloped dash. Built-in compensators let you adjust for deviation, and a built-in 12V green light makes the card readable. Ritchie backs it with a 5 year warranty. No protective cover is available for this model.
Our take
The built-in compensators on the V-57.2 let you adjust for deviation without adding anything to the dash, and the view tilts up to 30 degrees on a sloped surface. Ritchie offers no protective cover for it, so the dial stays exposed.
From our buying guide
Ritchie says a magnetic compass needs no electrical power to work, and that a GPS gives course over ground, not heading. Magnets, ferrous metals and current-carrying devices near it can cause deviation, so the spot matters too.
Check before you buy:
- It's balanced for where you boat. Ritchie advises buying the zone central to where you boat.
- The dial suits your helm. A flat card is read from above, and a direct-read dial from directly in front.
- You can compensate it, since not every compass has built-in compensators.