Ritchie Supersport SS-PR2 Bulkhead Mount Compass
- Brand:
- Ritchie
- Part no:
- SS-PR2
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Mount
- Bulkhead
This is Ritchie's bulkhead mount powerboat compass from the Supersport Series, with a 3-3/4 inch CombiDial. The series was first drawn up for fast offshore racers who needed a compass that stays stable at high speed. It fits through a 4-1/2 inch mounting hole and weighs 2 lb. That makes it a compass for fixing to a vertical bulkhead near the helm of a boat that runs hard.
Our take
The 4-1/2 inch mounting hole and bulkhead mount decide where this compass can go, so measure the cutout before you commit. The Supersport line was drawn up for offshore racers who wanted a stable compass at speed, so it belongs at a powerboat helm.
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.