Ritchie Voyager S-87 Surface Mount Compass, Black
- Brand:
- Ritchie
- Part no:
- S-87
Where to buy
Specifications
- Built-in compensators
- Yes
The Voyager S-87 is a Ritchie surface mount compass with a 3 in CombiDial in black. The dial joins a flat card with a direct reading face, so the heading shows from above and from straight ahead. It has an internal gimbal system, a hardened steel pivot with sapphire jewel movement, a movable sun shield and built-in compensators. Green 12V lighting is built in, and Ritchie gives it a 5-year warranty.
Our take
The S-87's CombiDial can be read from above and from straight ahead, so the maker says it can go almost anywhere relative to the helm. The internal gimbals are there to keep it steady through pitch and roll.
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.
