Ritchie Explorer V-537B Bulkhead Compass, Blue
- Brand:
- Ritchie
- Part no:
- V-537B
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Mount
- Bulkhead
- Built-in compensators
- Yes
The V-537B is Ritchie's bulkhead mount Explorer compass with a 2-3/4 in direct read dial in blue. It has built-in compensators for adjusting deviation and built-in 12V green NiteVu lighting. It can be mounted on surfaces that slope as much as 30 degrees. Ritchie gives it a 5-year warranty, and notes that no protective cover is available for it.
Our take
Built-in compensators let you adjust this Explorer for deviation without separate hardware, and the 12V green NiteVu lighting is built in. The 2-3/4 in direct read dial is a bulkhead mount, and Ritchie says no protective cover is available.
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.