Description
Product Description
The Ritchie Explorer F-50W is a compact, professional flush-mount marine compass designed for powerboats. Its white housing and easy-to-read 2¾" (70 mm) direct-reading dial provide clear heading information while integrating neatly into the boat's dashboard. Ritchie Navigation
The compass incorporates powerful DirectiveForce magnets for quick heading lock-on and a precision movement using a sapphire jewel and hardened-steel pivot. Built-in compensators allow adjustment for magnetic deviation caused by equipment aboard the vessel. Ritchie Navigation
For nighttime operation, the F-50W includes internal green illumination and comes standard with 12V lighting. A movable sun shield improves visibility in bright daylight. Its high-temperature composite construction is intended for the demanding marine environment. Ritchie Navigation
Key Features
- Brand: Ritchie Navigation
- Series: Explorer
- Model: F-50W
- Color: White
- Mounting: Flush mount
- Dial: 2¾" / 70 mm direct-reading
- Night illumination: 12V green
- Compensators: Built-in
- Mounting hole: 3¾" / 95 mm
- Overall diameter: approx. 4⅞" / 124 mm
- Below-panel depth: approx. 2¼" / 57 mm
- Approx. shipping weight: 1 lb / 454 g
- Movable sun shield
- High-temperature composite construction
- Repairable design


