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Ritchie FB-500 Globemaster Compass – Flush Mount – Black – 12V – 5 Degree Card
The Ritchie FB-500 Globemaster delivers the gold standard for US offshore navigation, featuring a 5-inch dial and a classic black flush-mount design for permanent helm integration.
- Dial Size: 5-Inch PowerDamp Flat Card (5-Degree Increments)
- Mounting: Flush Mount (Fits 6.25-Inch Mounting Hole)
- Lighting: Dual 12V Green LED (24V/32V Options Available)
- Movement: Hardened Steel Pivot and Triple-Point Sapphire Jewel
- Safety: Built-In Compensators for Easy Deviation Adjustment
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Ritchie FB-500 Globemaster | 5-Inch Flush Mount Compass
Engineered to overcome steering fatigue on large offshore vessels, the Ritchie FB-500 Globemaster features a 5-inch dial with a high-precision 5-degree card. This professional-grade flush-mount compass uses large DirectiveForce magnets and full internal gimbals to provide an unwavering heading reference, ensuring the captain can maintain an accurate track even during heavy pitching and rolling in open ocean conditions.
Tailored for permanent helm installation, the FB-500 includes 12V lighting and built-in compensators. Strategic placement away from high-current electrical panels is critical to minimizing magnetic deviation, ensuring the 5-degree markings provide a trustworthy and highly readable analog cross-reference to your primary digital navigation suite.
Technical Key Features
- Large 5-inch (127mm) dial with 5-degree markings.
- Low-profile flush mount for modern bridge aesthetics.
- Integrated 12V green LED night lighting system.
- Full internal gimbals ensure dial stability logic.
- DirectiveForce magnets for rapid heading lock.
- Hardened steel pivot and sapphire jewel movement.
- 100% repairable construction for long-term use.
Ritchie FB-500 Globemaster Technical Specifications
| Brand | Ritchie Navigation |
| Model | FB-500 Globemaster |
| Card Type | 5" (127mm) 5-Degree Card |
| Mounting | Flush Mount |
| Color | Black Housing |
| Night Lighting | 12V Green LED |
| Compensators | Built-in Binnacle Compensators |
| Gimbal | Full Internal Gimbal |
| Hole Cut-out | 6 1/4" (159 mm) |
| Warranty | 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Origin | Made in USA |
Ritchie FB-500 Globemaster Technical Guide
The FB-500 is a low-profile flush mount compass designed for a seamless, factory-installed look on larger yacht consoles. It sits flush with the dash, minimizing obstruction of the captain's forward view.
It features a 5-inch dial with 5-degree increments. This large-scale format provides the high resolution necessary for precise offshore steering where small errors can lead to major course deviations over time.
Yes, it features full internal gimbaling. This allows the dial to remain level and functional even when the boat is heeling at steep angles, a critical safety feature for offshore cruising and sailing.
The unit uses commercial-grade PowerDamp technology. This internal baffle system dampens the movement of the dial, preventing the "jitter" caused by powerful engines or rough surface conditions.
The 12V green NiteLight assembly is designed to be easily accessible and replaceable. This ensures that you can maintain night navigation capabilities throughout the long life of the compass.
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