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Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best Boat Compasses
| Rank | Product Name | Score |
|---|---|---|
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1  |
Shoreline Illuminated Marine |
9. 7 |
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2  |
Ritchie Explorer |
9. 5 |
|
3 |
Brunton Dash Mount |
9. 1 |
|
4 |
Ritchie RA-93 Angler |
8. 8 |
|
5 |
Ritchie HF-743 Helmsman |
8. 6 |
|
6 |
Ritchie Venture Sr-2 |
8. 2 |
1. Shoreline Illuminated Marine
9.7/10 our score
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- Perfect purchase for a gift
- Great craftmanship
- A must buy item
- Mounts easily to console.12V lighted for evening and night usageLow power drawWorks great for many different applications
2. Ritchie Explorer
9.5/10 our score
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- Surface mount with a low profile, like a flush mount compass without cutting a hole.
- 2 3/4" (70mm) Direct-Read Dial
- Surface mount, ideal for today's compact helm designs.
- Night lighting: 12V Green
- 5 year warranty
3. Brunton Dash Mount
9.1/10 our score
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- MOUNTABLE - Fits into manufacturer-ready recesses to flush-mount on kayaks or boat bulkheads for a smooth factory-installed look.
- EASY READOUT - Reliable reading and heading with direct reading disc.
- ACCURACY - 5 degree graduations.
- BACK BEARING - The Reciprocal Bearing makes reading your back bearing fast and reliable.
- Direct reading disc
- Bulkhead mount, Reciprocal bearing
- 5 degree graduations
- Overall dimensions: 4''x3''x3''
- Weight: 8.3 oz.
4. Ritchie RA-93 Angler
8.8/10 our score
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- Surface Mount with push-button removal for quick storage and security
- Hardened steel pivot and sapphire jewel movement
- 12V green night lighting
5. Ritchie HF-743 Helmsman
8.6/10 our score
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- Ritchie's biggest bracket mount, the most stable and comes with a CombiDial for direct and flat card features rolled into one.
- 3 3/4" (94mm) CombiDial
- Flush mount, mounting in a 4" (102mm) mounting hole.
- Night lighting: 12V Green
- 5 year warranty
6. Ritchie Venture Sr-2
8.2/10 our score
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- DESIGNED primarily for sailboats 16 ft. (4.88m) to 36 ft (10.68m) in length
- VERTICAL Mounting Angle Through 40 Degrees. ADAPTER PLATE available to retrofit existing HV-76 and HV-77 installations (not included)
- CLINOMETER, protective Front & Back Covers are Included. Blue LED Night Lighting
- MOUNTING HOLE is 4 5/8" (118 mm) to 4 13/16" (122 mm) and 3 3/4" CombiDial
- THIS compass is Wheelmark Certified