Ritchie Voyager F-83 Flush Mount Compass, 3 in CombiDial, Black
- Brand:
- Ritchie
- Part no:
- F-83
Where to buy
Specifications
- Mount
- Flush
- Built-in compensators
- Yes
The Ritchie F-83 is a black Voyager compass with a 3 in CombiDial, made for flush mounting in a 4-3/16 in hole. It has an internal gimbal to stay stable through pitch and roll. Built-in compensators let you adjust for deviation, and the built-in 12V green NiteVu lighting lights the dial. The complete compass weighs 1 lb 4 oz.
Our take
The built-in compensators let you trim out deviation at the compass itself, and the internal gimbal is there to keep the dial steady through pitch and roll. The built-in 12V green light means the 3 inch dial can be read after dark once it is wired.
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.