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Ritchie Navagation F-50 Explorer Compass

Ritchie Navagation F-50 Explorer Compass

Ritchie Navagation F-50 Explorer Compass
$ 69.43

Score By Feature

Based on 313 ratings
Easy to install
9.72
Accuracy
9.31
Value for money
8.69

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Product Description

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The Direct Reading Dial on this compass is 2 3/4 inches long and easy to read.
Built-in compensators to easily adjust for deviation; Internal Green Night Illumination
A sapphire jewel that is scientifically matched
For quick heading lock-on, powerful Directive Force Magnets are used.
For a wider operating range, a high-temperature composite construction is used.
12 volt lighting is included as standard, as well as a movable sun shield.
It's simple to put together, and it'll fit up to three people. 9 inch (75 inch) Mounting hole (53 cm)
Ritchie offers a 5-year warranty on all of its products.

Questions & Answers

Is this suitable for a four-wheeler? Is it possible to use it in the mud? Is it possible to wash it?

I installed it in my 20ft cabin cruiser, which is not open to the elements but has been exposed to some water overflow and is still working well three years later.

Is it possible to use this in place of a Danforth C351?

I'm not sure if the dimensions are identical to the C351, but this is a good compass that would be as accurate as any Danforth.

Is it possible to hang this on the wall vertically?

It can be hung on a wall, but the compass will not function properly.

What color does the night light come on in?

"Internal Green Night Illumination" is a term used to describe the illumination of the interior of a building.

Selected User Reviews For Ritchie Navagation F-50 Explorer Compass

Ritchie's new compass has failed! As promised, I received the flush mount compass within two days
3/5

It appeared to be of good quality, which pleased me. It was a breeze to set up. This is when things started to go wrong. Three days after the installation, I noticed the fluidity was evaporating! I double-checked to make sure the unit wasn't cracked, and it wasn't. My boat is moored at a marina without a covered dock, so the only explanation is that the solution is water, which has evaporated. You'd think that exposing the unit to the sun and not evaporating would be expected.

Harley Dominguez
Harley Dominguez
| Aug 05, 2021
I got a new one to replace my old one
5/5

I used to have one of these, and it worked fine until it became old and unsightly, so I decided to replace it. It was a breeze to put it together because I simply dropped it into the opening and the screw holes all lined up. I haven't calibrated it yet, and it's possible that I won't have to. I don't use a compass because I don't go very far and usually have cell service for my phone app. I also have a GPS with me. So far, it appears to be fairly accurate, and it provides reassurance in the event that my other high-tech alternatives fail. I couldn't find anything comparable in terms of quality for the price.

April McKee
April McKee
| Sep 07, 2021
Repair? Replace! The dome on my factory unit had a crack in it, and the fluid was leaking out
5/5

Instead of sending it in for repair, I decided to replace it with a new one that includes the service revisions and upgrades. It works perfectly, and the price was reasonable; it even lights up in the dark!.

Manuel Bass
Manuel Bass
| Mar 03, 2021
OEM-like appearance
5/5

The F- The Explorer Compass number 50 is identical to the one that needs to be replaced. To correct "Deviation," mounted screws were included, as well as a brass adjusting tool. " The two wire leads aren't connected in any way. opposing viewpoints There is a gasket included with the installation. Mounted in the exact same manner as the original. The dampening fluid is non-repairable, despite the "repairable" label on the packaging card. It is possible to refill it.

Lauren Spence
Lauren Spence
| Jul 16, 2021
UPGRADE IS SIMPLE
5/5

It was a perfect match. It looks fantastic. Although the green internal light is different from the orange original, it still looks great.

Cannon Lam
Cannon Lam
| Aug 08, 2021
There was a loss of fluid
3/5

For the first year, it worked well, but fluid was lost. After two years, I had lost all of my fluid.

Vivian Hammond
Vivian Hammond
| Jul 03, 2021
This is an excellent substitute
5/5

This is what I use as a compass on my boat. It performed admirably and was simple to set up.

Iris Holder
Iris Holder
| Dec 20, 2020
It was simple to choose the same one
5/5

This is the second time in 14 years that I've had to buy one. It was simple to choose the same one because the first had lasted 14 years. Thank you for being a dependable brand that I know will always get me home.

Miriam Watkins
Miriam Watkins
| Mar 28, 2021

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