2015 Ritchie Catalog
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Catalog of Precision Crafted Compasse Navigation Begins With the Right Compass

MAN CAN’T SURVIVE The best of both worlds... GPS and Ritchie – Working Together One way to achieve optimal performance and safety with your Ritchie compass is by using your electronic and magnetic navigation data together. By doing this, you get the best of both worlds. Your GPS informs you of your boat’s position and calculates the speed and direction in which your boat has been traveling, while your compass tells you your real-time heading. Wind, current and boat speed can all create a discrepancy between what your GPS says and what’s really happening. And that’s where a Ritchie compass...

BY GPS ALONE GPS FAILURE REQUIRES DEAD RECKONING There’s no land in sight. Not for weeks. And if your electronics cut out at any time, you’d better be ready to do some serious dead reckoning. That means paper charts, a pencil, and a magnetic compass. GPS CAN COST YOU GAS Running a deepwater fishing charter is a business. And fuel costs can kill profits. By locking on a heading with a compass, customers get to where the fish are as fast and efficiently as possible. It’s not just a safety decision. It’s a business decision. GPS WON’T WORK UNDER ALL CONDITIONS Statistically, commercial fishing...

Navigation begins with the right compass. We’re Commited To Quality Since 1850, Ritchie has been making only one thing – compasses. Which means every ounce of our time and energy goes into precision-crafting the highest quality product available. When you’ve invested so much in your boat, that kind of commitment makes all the difference. All Ritchie Compasses made in the U.S.A.

Accuracy from the inside out. When properly sized, installed and compensated a marine compass is the most important instrument on any boat. It will provide accurate, trouble-free heading references under the most adverse conditions without relying on electricity, radio signals or satellite communications. The most important criteria when selecting a compass are dial size and mounting style. Quality components aid accuracy, smooth response, stability and trouble-free operation. Although the size and shape of Ritchie Compass models may vary, this cutaway engineering illustration is...

Selecting, installing & positioning your compass. When you choose your compass, you should always consider four things: mounting style, size, readability of the card and the design of your boat. Our guide below will help you select the Mounting Style and Dial Design that best suit your boat. You’ll find more information on utilizing and optimizing your compass in Ritchie’s Complete Guide to Compass Navigation. Download it for free at www.ritchienavigation.com Positioning In an ideal situation, a compass should be mounted directly in front of the helm, as well as directly above the...

Balancing Compass Dials Dials in magnetic compasses should be balanced to compensate for dip caused by the earth’s magnetic field. All Ritchie Compasses are standard balanced for Zone 1 (essentially all of the northern hemisphere). Compasses cannot be Zone Balanced in the field. If unsure of the correct zone to order, contact our Sales Department at sales@ritchienavigation.com for additional information. Purchase an appropriately zoned compass that is central to your boating area for example: Country Australia Brazil Guam Panama Rec. Zone Balance Zone 6 Zone 4 or 5 Zone 3 Zone 2

Wheelmark Compasses The Wheelmark approval is for Lifeboat and Rescue boat compasses. These compasses are also suitable for sailboats, power boats and motor sailing vessels. The -WM suffix signifies type approval and compliance with the Navigation requirements of Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 95/98/EC and the last modification by Directive 2011/75/EU. Wheelmark certificates can be downloaded from our website, www.ritchienavigation.com Ritchie Voyager® S-87-WM & S-87W-WM, 3” Dial Dial Size/Design 3" (76mm)/CombiDial Night Lighting 12V Green Compensators Built-in Warranty 5-Year Approx....

Wheelmark Compasses Ritchie Voyager® F-83-WM & F-83W-WM, 3” Dial FLUSH MOUNT Dial Size/Design 3" (76mm)/CombiDial Night Lighting 12V Green Compensators Built-in Mounting Hole 4 3/16" (107mm) Warranty 5-Year Approx. Shipping Wt. 1 lb. 4 oz.(567g) Protective Cover Model No. V-83-C BRACKET MOUNT Ritchie Voyager® B-81-WM, 3” Dial Dial Size/Design Night Lighting Compensators Warranty Approx. Shipping Wt. Protective Cover

Wheelmark Compasses The Wheelmark approval is for Lifeboat and Rescue boat compasses. These compasses are also suitable for sailboats, power boats and motor sailing vessels. The -WM suffix signifies type approval and compliance with the Navigation requirements of Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 95/98/EC and the last modification by Directive 2011/75/EU. Wheelmark certificates can be downloaded from our website, www.ritchienavigation.com Ritchie Navigator™ FN-201-WM & FN-201W-WM, 4½” Dial FLUSH MOUNT Dial Size/Design Night Lighting Compensators Mounting Hole Warranty Approx. Shipping Wt....

SuperSport™ Compasses Developed for and tested on offshore race boats, the SuperSport Series compasses feature the PowerDamp® Plus dial. This dial technology features the PowerDamp® dial skirt to prevent oscillation, larger DirectiveForce™ magnets for quick lock on and extra-large steel pivots and jewels for smooth fast action. SuperSport™ SS-1002, 3¾” Dial FLUSH MOUNT Dial Size/Design 3 3/4" (94mm)/Blue PowerDamp Plus Flat-Card Dial Night Lighting 12V Green Compensators Built-in Mounting Hole 4" (102mm) – 5" (128mm) w/adapter ring Warranty 5-Year Approx. Shipping Wt. 2 lb. (907g)...

SuperSport™ Compasses SuperSport™ SS-5000, 5” Dial FLUSH MOUNT Dial Size/Design 5" (127mm)/PowerDamp Plus Flat-Card Dial Night Lighting 12V Green/24V or 32V by order Compensators Built-in Mounting Hole 6 1/4" (159mm) Warranty 5-Year Approx. Shipping Wt. 5 lb. 12 oz. (2.6kg) Protective Cover Model No. LL-C SuperSport™ SS-PR2, 3¾” Dial BULKHEAD MOUNT Dial Size/Design 3 3/4" (9.35cm)/CombiDial 12-24V Blue Night Lighting Compensators included Mounting Hole 4 1/2" (12.2cm) 5-Year Warranty Approx. Shipping Wt. 2 lb. (.91kg) Protective Cover BK-0019 ASY SR-CM2 Compensator included 2 1/2" 63mm...