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Boat Compass
$399.00
A boat compass is a navigational instrument for boats that indicates the vessel’s heading by aligning with Earth’s magnetic field. It helps boaters maintain course, avoid obstacles, and ensures accurate navigation in various marine environments. Boat compasses come in various designs, are built for durability, and are essential for safe and reliable boating. Crafted with precision and engineered for accuracy, this exceptional compass is an essential addition to any marine vessel, ensuring you stay on course and reach your destination with confidence and ease.
Description
A boat compass is an essential navigation instrument used on boats and watercraft to determine direction and ensure safe and accurate navigation. It provides real-time information about a vessel’s heading relative to the Earth’s magnetic north, helping mariners maintain their course, avoid obstacles, and reach their intended destinations. Here’s a description of a typical boat compass:
- Magnetic Needle: At the heart of the compass is a magnetic needle, typically suspended within a liquid-filled housing to minimize friction and improve accuracy. The needle is free to rotate and align itself with the Earth’s magnetic field.
- Card and Graduations: Surrounding the magnetic needle is a circular card, often marked with cardinal points (North, South, East, West) and degree markings. This card remains stationary while the needle moves, allowing the user to read the vessel’s heading against the fixed cardinal points.
- Adjustable Deviation Correction: Many boat compasses include adjustable settings to correct for magnetic deviation caused by the vessel’s metal components, electronics, and other factors. This ensures the compass provides accurate readings in the specific environment of the boat.
- Illumination: For nighttime or low-light conditions, boat compasses often feature built-in illumination, such as LED backlighting, to make the card and graduations visible.
- Mounting Options: Boat compasses can be mounted in various ways, including bulkhead (wall) mounting or pedestal mounting on the boat’s dashboard or helm. Some compasses are also designed for flush mounting.
- Fluid Dampening: The liquid-filled housing helps dampen the motion of the magnetic needle, reducing excessive needle movement due to vessel motion and ensuring stable readings.
Additional information
| Weight | 2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23 × 3 × 4 cm |
Mia Miller –
The Boat Compass boasts a sturdy and durable construction. Its housing is made from high-quality materials that are resistant to corrosion and UV damage, ensuring it can withstand the harsh marine environment. The compact design doesn’t take up much space on the boat’s console, making it easy to install in a convenient location.
Lily Gonzalez –
I recently had the opportunity to test out the Boat Compass, and I must say, it has exceeded all my expectations. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, a passionate angler, or just someone who loves spending time on the water, this product is an absolute must-have.