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Boat Compasses

52 boat compasses from Ritchie, Autonautic, Nautos and more.

Recommended Boat Compasses

Aasiya

Brown

+Solid brass body for a sturdy, traditional build
+Engraved personal design makes it suitable as a gift
+Brown tone gives a classic nautical appearance
−Engraved design limits use to personal gifting rather than navigation focus
No price recorded yet.
Tunni Sammlung
+6-inch brass compass for a desk or ship display
+Brass construction for a solid, traditional build
+Magnifying feature for easier reading of the dial
−Brass needs polishing to keep its finish
No price recorded yet.
Calyron
+Brass body with a vintage nautical look
+Engraved design adds a classic decorative detail
+Pocket size for carrying on deck or in a bag
−Brass can tarnish without regular cleaning
No price recorded yet.
Calyron
+2-inch brass compass fits in a pocket
+Includes a chain for carrying or attaching
+Brass body with an antique steampunk style
−Small 2-inch dial is harder to read at a glance
No price recorded yet.
Ityaguy

Black

+Built-in LED light for reading the compass at night
+Pivoting mount for adjusting the viewing angle
+Electronic compass display for quick heading reads
−Black finish only
No price recorded yet.
Ritchie
+Flush mount design sits level with the mounting surface
+3-inch Combi dial gives a larger reading surface
+Black housing suits a boat's dash or console
−Flush mounting requires cutting an opening in the surface
No price recorded yet.
Ritchie
+2-inch direct reading dial shows heading at a glance
+Dash mount design fits common boat dashboards
+Black housing with blue dial for a contrasting look
−Smaller 2-inch dial is less large than larger compass models
No price recorded yet.
Aofar

Yellow

+Waterproof construction suits sailing and diving use
+Wrist strap style keeps it accessible while in the water
+Compact size fits easily on the wrist
No price recorded yet.
Aasiya

Brown

+Solid brass body with an engraved inscription
+Includes a leather case for storage and protection
+Suited to graduation or baptism gifting occasions
−Engraved design limits use to gifting rather than navigation focus
No price recorded yet.
Aofar

Yellow

+Waterproof construction suits sailing and diving use
+Drawstring style allows attaching it to clothing or gear
+Compact size is easy to carry on the go
No price recorded yet.
Autonautic
+85mm direct-read dial makes headings easy to read
+Bulkhead mount suits installation on a vessel wall
+Clear design suits both sail and power boats
No price recorded yet.
Autonautic
+85mm direct-read dial for easy reading
+Flush mount for a clean installation
+Suitable for inclined mounting
No price recorded yet.
Autonautic
+85mm dial with an 85mm mounting hole for a flush fit
+Flush mount design gives a clean installation on a sailboat
+Clear design suits sail and power use
No price recorded yet.
Gearlab

Black

+No-drill deck mount avoids modifying the kayak
+Adjustable mount suits different deck positions
+High-visibility marine navigation compass design
No price recorded yet.
Geloo

Black

+Flush mount design sits level with the surface
+Built-in light for reading the dial in low light
+Pivoting head adjusts the viewing angle
No price recorded yet.
Autonautic
+Hand bearing design with a 40mm dial
+Ergonomic and ambidextrous design fits either hand
+Shockproof, waterproof and sandproof construction
No price recorded yet.
Nautos

Yellow

+Hand bearing compass with a plastic body
+Glow in the dark feature aids night use
+Weighs 105 grams for light handheld use
No price recorded yet.
Odowalker

White

+Electronic digital display with LED light
+Comes as a single piece with a mount
+Designed for marine use on the sea
No price recorded yet.
Ritchie

Black

+3.75-inch combi dial is larger than most compasses
+Bracket mount suits a helm or mounting bracket
+Black dial with black housing for a low-glare look
No price recorded yet.
Seattle Sports

Black

+Built for mounting on kayaks and paddle boards
+Deck-mount style keeps the compass in view while paddling
+Black body matches common paddle craft styling
No price recorded yet.
Generic

Gold

+Solid brass body feels sturdy for vintage nautical display
+Three-inch size is compact for a desk or shelf
+Comes with a wooden presentation box for storage
No price recorded yet.
Autonautic

Black

+Surface mount design suits kayaks, ribs, and dinghies
+2.33-inch dial keeps the unit compact
No price recorded yet.
Coopers Bay

Black

+Multifunction case includes a protective map pouch
+Comes as a navigation kit with several included items
No price recorded yet.

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