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Ritchie SuperSport SS-1002W white flush mount compass with blue PowerDamp Plus dial and green sun shield, on white background
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Ritchie SuperSport SS-1002 Flush Mount Compass

Brand:
Ritchie
Part no:
SS-1002W

Ritchie's flush-mount compass (SS-1002) for a 4 in hole, with a 3-3/4 in (96 mm) PowerDamp Plus open-face dial, built-in compensators, and 12 V green LED lighting in a movable sun shield; 24 V and 32 V lighting are options, and Ritchie lists a red replacement kit and adapter rings for a 6 in hole.

Our take

Buy this if you run a fast offshore powerboat and want a 4 in flush-mount compass with built-in compensators, green night lighting and a 5-year warranty. The maker says it was developed on offshore race boats. Skip it if you are outside Zone 1 unless you order the right zone, since it cannot be re-zoned in the field. Check your hole first: an old SS-1000 or a 6 in cutout needs an adapter ring. Independent reviews are thin.

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Specifications

Mount
flush
Balanced for
northern
Card diameter
96 mm
Card
flat
Built-in compensators
Yes
Illuminated
Yes

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