Compass, Surface Mount, 2.75" Dial, Wht.
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Yes, according to my husband, it can be easily removed by unscrewing a side screw.
3 1/5 in.
The base detaches by pressing two buttons on the sides; secure the base to the surface with two stainless steel screws, drill a small hole for the light wire, and snap the compass back on.
No, it is not possible.
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UPDATED. PURCHASE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. I've got a storm chasing kit in my car. Close the doors and turn on all of the electronics, and make sure there are no power lines or other vehicles in the area. It's very close to the mark. Slowly, slowly, slowly, slowly, slowly, gradually, slowly, slowly, slowly, slowly, slowly, slowly, It's very noticeable. Range markers and two other devices were double-checked for accuracy. One is magnetic, and the other is digital. UPDATE: The adjustment rods have started to rattle. This compass is rendered useless due to the free spinning in the plastic supports. This is my second attempt at using a compass. Make sure you don't throw your money away. Junk.
This item is extremely difficult to set up and mount in order for it to function properly. It's simple to cut the hole and mount the base, but it's DIFFICULT to complete the project. I'm still looking for a professional installer to finish the job after several failed attempts. I just can't seem to put the unit together and get it to work properly, and the instructions are useless. The overall appearance is pleasing, and the light is useful when working at night or during the dark hours.
It appears to be beautiful, but the calibration is incorrect. I'm still trying to calibrate it, and it's still 30 degrees off. The light is on the inside. Well, it's not exactly cheap, but it gets the job done. A Led would have been nice because, once installed, white light shines out of the holes around the base, reducing the "green light. " It's a green lens with a white light shining through it. My father and I have come to the conclusion that "Ritchie" is no longer producing the same high-quality product that they once did.
It's all good.
My son received this compass as a gift, and he put it on his boat. He claims that it functions admirably. He had one like it before, but it kept coming "unstuck" from the dashboard, so he stuffed it into one of the boat's compartments. It had been in there for quite some time and had become "fried" (and discolored) due to the heat. This one, according to my understanding, has a mounting that is screwed into the boat.
everything went as planned.
I chose to post because I contacted the manufacturer, Ritchie, with some questions about mounting and positioning the compass, and they were extremely helpful and responsive, whereas I consulted an expert at my local West Marine Store before purchasing to help me determine which compass to buy, and all I got was what seemed to be a company-designed spiel aimed at maximizing how much the customer spends. West Marine appears to have no qualms with training an idiot who can learn to say the right thing. The deviation of this compass is adjustable. This feature is not available on all compasses. Many boaters can now take their boats out and back to port without using traditional navigational aids like compasses and charts, thanks to GPS and technology. The deviation compensating feature is not something I intend to use. It's a good idea to learn about the effects of deviation on your compass. Deviation has nothing to do with West Marine's CEO.
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