Ritchie Navigation X23 compass

RITCHIE NAVIGATION X23 Compass | Precision Marine Navigation

Navigate with absolute certainty and unwavering reliability with the RITCHIE NAVIGATION X23 Compass. When you´re out on the water, whether cruising coastal waters or venturing offshore, a dependable navigation source is your most critical piece of safety equipment. The X23 is engineered by Ritchie, the world´s most trusted manufacturer of magnetic compasses, to provide precise, easy-to-read headings in any condition. It serves as the ultimate primary navigation tool or an essential backup, ensuring you always know your course even if electronic systems fail. Built for performance and longevity, this compass is the professional´s choice for small to medium-sized powerboats.

Navigate with Unwavering Confidence

The core benefit of the RITCHIE X23 lies in its exceptional performance and durability. Its internal gimbal system and advanced damping technology ensure the compass card remains steady and readable, even when battling rough seas and heavy vibration. This stability allows for quick, accurate readings at a glance, reducing helm fatigue and improving navigational efficiency. The scientifically matched pivot and sapphire jewel movement provide years of smooth, precise operation with minimal friction. Furthermore, its robust construction is designed to withstand the harsh marine environment, resisting damage from UV exposure, extreme temperatures, and saltwater corrosion.

Key Benefits:

* Superior Readability: Features a large, high-visibility dial with bold graphics, making it easy to read your heading from various angles and distances. Integrated 12V green NiteVu lighting ensures perfect legibility for safe nighttime navigation.
* Exceptional Stability: The PowerDamp flat dial technology provides a stable, solid, and easily readable card, preventing spinning or jumping in turbulent water, which is crucial for maintaining a true course.
* Unmatched Durability: Constructed from a high-temperature, high-impact composite material, the X23 is built to last. It is fully sealed and protected for a long service life on the water.
* Guaranteed Accuracy: Each compass is meticulously engineered and tested. Built-in compensators allow you to easily adjust for magnetic deviation, ensuring the instrument provides the most accurate heading possible for your specific vessel.

Main Features

* 2 3/4" PowerDamp Flat Dial with Large Numerals
* Surface Mount Design for Easy Installation on Dash or Deck
* Exclusive Built-in 12V NiteVu Green Night Illumination
* High-Temperature Composite Construction for Extended Operating Range
* Hardened Steel Pivot and Sapphire Jewel Movement
* Built-in Compensators to Adjust for Deviation
* DirectiveForce Magnets for Fast Heading Lock-on
* Protective Sun Cover Included
* 100% Repairable

Technical Specifications

* Model: X-23
* Mounting Style: Surface Mount
* Apparent Card Diameter: 2.75" (70 mm)
* Lighting: 12V DC Green NiteVu
* Compensators: Built-in
* Movement: Sapphire Jewel & Hardened Steel Pivot
* Construction: High-Impact Composite
* Warranty: 5-Year Ritchie Warranty