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Marine Compasses
Shop our full range of marine compasses built to provide reliable heading information without relying on electronics or batteries, including flush-mount, bracket-mount, bulkhead-mount, and binnacle-mount compasses for sailboats and powerboats. Each compass uses a magnetic card with sapphire jewel or hardened steel pivot movements for smooth, accurate lock-on to your heading.
Whether you’re outfitting a small powerboat dashboard with a compact bulkhead compass or a wheel-steered sailboat with a binnacle-mount compass, our catalog is organized by mounting style, dial size, and card type to help you find the right fit faster. From portable hand-bearing compasses for piloting and bearing fixes to fully gimbaled steering compasses, every listing includes dial diameter and mounting compatibility details.
- Flush, bracket, bulkhead, and binnacle mounting styles for every helm layout
- Hand-bearing compasses for bearing fixes, piloting, and navigation
- Dial sizes suited to boat length and helm viewing distance
- Reliable magnetic operation with no batteries or electronics required
- Trusted brands including Ritchie Navigation and Weems & Plath
Choose from our marine compasses collection for dependable heading information you can trust on every trip out on the water.
FAQ
What’s the difference between a bulkhead and binnacle-mount compass?
A bulkhead compass mounts on a vertical or inclined surface, common on smaller sailboats and cockpits, while a binnacle-mount compass sits on a steering pedestal in front of the wheel, popular on larger wheel-steered sailboats.
What size compass dial do I need for my boat?
Dial size generally correlates with boat length and helm distance — larger dials improve readability and stability, especially for offshore use, while smaller dials suit compact helms.
Do I still need a magnetic compass if I have GPS?
Yes, a magnetic compass provides reliable backup heading information that doesn’t depend on power or electronics, making it an important redundancy alongside GPS and chartplotter systems.