Ritchie Explorer F-50 Compass Black is a premium flush-mount marine compass designed for powerboats where clear readability, precise navigation, and a clean, integrated installation are priorities. Its front-reading Direct Reading (DR) compass card allows you to check your heading quickly and accurately, even in rough water and changing light conditions.

The black housing and black DR compass card create a sleek, undeStainless Steelated appearance that blends seamlessly into modern helm panels. Integrated green 12 V night illumination provides excellent visibility after dark, while powerful DirectiveForce magnets ensure fast, stable heading response in changing conditions.

Sleek Flush-Mount Compass for Powerboats

The Explorer F-50 is designed for simple flush installation and fits a 3.75″ (95.3 mm) mounting hole. The recessed design delivers a professional, factory-installed appearance while protecting the compass and maintaining excellent visibility for the helmsman.

Integrated compensators allow precise deviation adjustment, while the sapphire bearing and hardened steel pivot provide exceptionally smooth and accurate performance year after year.

Built for Demanding Marine Conditions

The high-temperature composite housing is engineered for reliable performance in harsh marine environments and varying weather conditions. An adjustable sun shield improves readability in bright sunlight, and the fully serviceable construction helps ensure a long operating life.

Features:

Flush-mount marine compass for powerboats
Black housing with black Direct Reading (DR) compass card
2 3/4″ (70 mm) Easy-to-Read Direct Reading compass card
Front-reading display
Integrated green 12 V night illumination
Built-in compensator
Integrated compensators for deviation adjustment
DirectiveForce magnets for rapid heading stabilization
Precision sapphire bearing and hardened steel pivot system
Adjustable sun shield
Fits a 3.75″ (95.3 mm) mounting hole
High-temperature composite construction
Fully serviceable design
Flange diameter: 124 mm
Dome diameter: 96 mm
Housing diameter: 92 mm
Height above dashboard: 46 mm
Mounting depth: 57 mm
Overall height with sun shield: 59 mm

The Ritchie Explorer F-50 Compass Black combines accurate navigation, a clean flush-mounted installation, and dependable long-term performance, making it an excellent choice for confident boating in all conditions.