#   Ritchie SportAbout Hand Bearing Marine Compass – Boat Navigation Equipment   673645

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    $127.03  each

            Brand: [Ritchie Navigation Marine Compasses & Boat Navigation](https://www.rhsboating.com.au/brands-listing/ritchie-navigation-marine-compasses-boat-navigation.html)

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    ### Ritchie SportAbout Hand Bearing Compass

Take a heading reference in hand with the Ritchie SportAbout. Its safety-yellow case, neck lanyard and impact-resistant cover make the portable format distinct from a fixed helm compass. The QuickSight V-notch and lubber line provide the alignment references, while the two-inch direct-reading dial is intended to be read from the front.

A marine compass provides a magnetic heading reference, so its position and compensation matter alongside the dial size. Choose a location where the intended reader can see the heading clearly, and follow the installation instructions to assess magnetic influences from nearby equipment. A convenient physical mounting point is only part of selecting a suitable position.

The movement and housing features in the specifications identify this particular model. Compare them with the required mounting arrangement rather than assuming that all compasses in the same family share the same footprint. Where night lighting is specified, account for its connection separately from the compass’s magnetic heading function.

Use the overall dimensions to check the surrounding space and any sun-shield movement. A stated body or flange dimension is not automatically the installation cut-out size. Confirm the current fitting template and actual unit before cutting a panel or drilling the mounting surface. This is particularly useful when replacing a compass that looks similar but has a different lower body or base.

Select the exact dial style, mounting type and finish listed here. Together, those details determine how the compass fits the helm and how its heading can be viewed. The specification list keeps the model’s features and approximate envelope measurements together for comparison.

### Product details

- Easy-to-read 2 inch (51mm) direct-reading dial.
- Hardened steel pivot and sapphire jewel movement.
- Built-in roller diaphragm for extended temperature range.
- International safety yellow case with silicone impact-resistant cover and neck lanyard.
- Compact for handling and storage.
- QuickSight V-notch and lubber line for heading alignment.
- Non-electric chem sticks provide 18 hours of night lighting.
- 5-year Ritchie manufacturer warranty, subject to terms.
- Envelope dimensions: 63mm wide x 65mm deep x 36mm high.