RITCHIE NAVIGATION
Explorer Compasses
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Explorer Compasses
This compass series is for fast runabouts, bass boats, center consoles and sport boats. Three mounting options enable you to select the style appropriate for your needs. Low-profile, surface-mount models fit in tight spaces and feature a quick-release bracket. Features include built-in compensator magnets, 12V DC night lighting, jewel and steel pivot movements and movable sunshades. 2-3/4" apparent, direct-reading cards.Â
- Apparent Card Dia.: 2-3/4" or 3"Â
- Card Type: Direct or DualÂ
- Case Material: Reinforced polymersÂ
- Lubberlines: YesÂ
- Clinometer: NoÂ
- Lighting: YesÂ
- Cover/Shield: YesÂ
- Warranty: Five years
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (4)
- Easy to setup (4)
- Reliable (4)
- Accurate (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (3), Outdoor enthusiast (3)
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Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Long Battery Life
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
- Nada nothing nil
Best Uses
- Fishing Sea
- River Trips
Comments about Ritchie Navigation Explorer Compasses:
I use this on my salt water fishing boat in Brazil ... it is an excellent product.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
Comments about Ritchie Navigation Explorer Compasses:
Ritchie stands behind their products. I had a problem.The compass was years out of warranty. They fixed it anyway. No charge.
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable Performance
- Strong Construction
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- River Trips
- Survival
Comments about Ritchie Navigation Explorer Compasses:
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Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- Difficult To Read
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- River Trips
Comments about Ritchie Navigation Explorer Compasses:
I use this on my boat and it was easy to mount. Sometimes difficult to read while on rough waters. But a great tool.
Service and delivery comments:
Very prompt, in fact, early
Comments about Ritchie Navigation Explorer Compasses:
Contacted [...] Ritchie not having a clue about compasses, but knew I wanted to get that for my brother for his boat for Christmas. The Ritchie Company was very helpful in directing me what kind to buy, [...] What great team work! Cindy
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Explorer Compasses
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