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Ritchie BN-202 Navigator Compass – Bulkhead Mount – Black
The Ritchie BN-202 Navigator delivers professional magnetic heading for US power and sail vessels, featuring a bulkhead mount design that preserves valuable dashboard space.
- Mounting: Bulkhead/Vertical Mount (Fits 4.75-Inch to 5.125-Inch Hole)
- Dial Size: 4.5-Inch PowerDamp Flat Card
- Stability: Directive Force Magnets for Rapid Heading Recovery
- Movement: Hardened Steel Pivot and Triple-Point Sapphire Jewel
- Safety: Built-In Compensators for Easy Magnetic Calibration
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Description
Ritchie BN-202 Navigator | Bulkhead Mount Powerboat Compass
Streamline your helm’s space management by implementing the Ritchie BN-202 Navigator, featuring a high-visibility 4.5-inch flat dial in a dedicated bulkhead mount design. This professional-grade compass utilizes PowerDamp technology to eliminate dial jitter, providing powerboat captains with a smooth and authoritative heading reference that is easily viewable from the steering position, even during high-speed coastal cruising or in choppy sea states.
Designed for permanent installation into vertical surfaces, the BN-202 includes built-in compensators and 12V night lighting. Strategic alignment with the vessel’s longitudinal axis during installation is critical to preventing constant heading errors, ensuring that the lubber lines provide an accurate visual representation of your actual course relative to magnetic north.
Technical Key Features
- 4.5-inch PowerDamp flat dial for stability.
- Vertical bulkhead mount for space-saving logic.
- Integrated 12V green LED night lighting system.
- Built-in compensators for local magnetism.
- Hardened steel pivot and sapphire jewel movement.
- DirectiveForce magnets ensure rapid response.
- Molded sun shield for glare-free daytime use.
Ritchie BN-202 Navigator Technical Specifications
| Brand | Ritchie Navigation |
| Model | BN-202 Navigator |
| Card Type | 4 1/2" (114mm) CombiDial |
| Mounting | Bulkhead Mount |
| Hole Cut-out | 4 3/4" (121mm) |
| Night Lighting | 12V Green LED |
| Compensators | Built-in Binnacle Compensators |
| Gimbal | Internal Systems Internal Gimbal |
| Application | Power/Sail Boats |
| Warranty | 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
Ritchie BN-202 Navigator Bulkhead Technical Guide
The BN-202 is a vertical bulkhead mount compass, ideal for sailboats or powerboats where the helm is positioned near a cabin wall or console face. This mounting style places the compass at eye level for easier monitoring.
Yes, it is equipped with full internal gimbaling systems. This allows the dial to stay perfectly level even when the vessel is heeling under sail or pitching in heavy chop, maintaining accuracy at all times.
It utilizes PowerDamp technology, which uses specialized fluid and baffles to stop the dial card from "jumping" due to engine vibration or rough water, providing a smooth, readable heading.
The BN-202 features a 4.5-inch high-visibility dial. The large numerals and clear degree markings make it easy to steer a precise course even from the back of the cockpit.
The high-impact black polymer housing is UV-stabilized to prevent cracking or fading. It is built to endure years of direct exposure to salt, spray, and intense sunlight without structural failure.
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