Ritchie Compass Sportabout Compass 2" Dial

Ritchie SportAbout Hand Bearing Compass

Easy to Read 2" Direct-Reading Dial

Hardened Steel Pivot and Sapphire Jewel Movement

Built-in Roller Diaphragm for Extended Temperature Operating Range

International Safety Yellow Case

Silicon Impact Resistant Case with Neck Lanyard

Compact Size for Easy Handling and Storage

QuickSight V-Notch and Lubber Line for Easy Heading Alignment

Non-Electric Chem Sticks Provide 18 Hours of Night Lighting

Available Holder (X-11-HW) Ideal for Deck Mounting SportAbout Compasses on Small Boats

Holder Available in Black or White

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Ritchie SportAbout Hand Bearing Compass used for? The Ritchie SportAbout Hand Bearing Compass is a compact marine compass designed for easy handling and storage. Its 2-inch direct-reading dial, QuickSight V-notch, and lubber line help users align the compass and read a heading.
• What features make the Ritchie SportAbout Hand Bearing Compass easy to use? The SportAbout features an easy-to-read 2-inch direct-reading dial, a QuickSight V-notch, and a lubber line for heading alignment. Its compact size also makes it convenient to handle and store when not in use.
• Does the Ritchie SportAbout Hand Bearing Compass provide night lighting? Yes. The Ritchie SportAbout uses non-electric chem sticks that provide up to 18 hours of night lighting. This allows the compass to be used when additional illumination is needed.
• What is the Ritchie SportAbout Hand Bearing Compass made with? The compass has a silicon impact-resistant case with an international safety yellow finish and a neck lanyard. It also uses a hardened steel pivot and sapphire jewel movement, along with a built-in roller diaphragm for an extended temperature operating range.
• Can the Ritchie SportAbout Hand Bearing Compass be mounted on a boat? Yes. An optional X-11-HW holder is available for deck mounting SportAbout compasses on small boats. The holder is available in black or white and is listed separately from the compass.