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Best fixed compasses: 6 options for binnacle and bulkhead mounted units

• Andrew Dare
• March 27, 2023

Every sailor needs a reliable and dependable fixed compass in the cockpit, allowing safe navigation while keeping on a straight heading. We pick out 6 of the best fixed compasses, both binnacle and bulkhead mounted....

Fixed compasses are an essential piece of kit that every yacht needs. They are especially good in this day and age, as they do not need any electrical power to run.  They can get you where you are going and back home again safely, even in the event of an onboard power outage. 

Under the compass card is a small magnet which lines up north/south using the Earth’s magnetic field. Then the whole compass is encased in a damping fluid to give a stable heading at sea.

Many things may alter the compass alignment. Deviation is caused by onboard metal, such as  your engine, cockpit speakers and even the wires supplying power to your compass light. Consequently, all compasses then need to be adjusted using small compensating magnets inside the compass. Usually, this needs the hand of an experienced compass adjuster, during a process called “swinging the compass”.

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Traditionally, binnacle compasses are mounted directly in front of the wheel. These compasses have a flat card, which is only viewed from above. Usually they are mounted on a platform, to raise them up from the pivot point of the wheel. Also they tend to be larger, giving a clearer vision.

Smaller yachts and those with tiller steering, usually have bulkhead-mounted compasses at the front of the cockpit, to one side of the companionway. One advantage of these, is they mostly come with a built in clinometer, showing your angle of heel. Knowing this, also helps you to decide when to put that reef in. Many of these have hybrid dials. This allows you to read the compass from above, as well as when stood in the cockpit at the helm. The downside is, you need a hole to be cut in your boat to fit the compass.

If you are in interested in the best hand bearing compasses , we’ve covered them off in a separate feature.

6 of the best fixed compasses

Ritchie BN 202 Navigator

Specifications

Card diameter: 130mm Size: 200mm x 200mm x 180mm Warranty: 5 years Lighting: 12v

Reasons to buy:

High performance Solid workhorse Built-in inclinometer up to 40 degrees Built in sun cover Duel lighting for dependable night sailing

Reasons to avoid:

More expensive than many compasses Larger than most

This is a top quality fixed compass and built for all conditions. Having a vertical numerical display 1.5cm high, this makes it easy to read from the helm position, as well as from the cockpit. A sapphire jewel pivot system gives a steady reading, together with its internal gimbal.

A good safety point with this compass, which is not usually seen, is it has dual 12v night lighting. This will make it more dependable on longer voyages, where you don’t want to be dismantling the compass for repairs. Below the bezel is an easy to read in-built inclinometer, which reads up to 40 degrees, together with 3 lubber lines for steering to windward.

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Plastimo Contest 130  

Best fixed compass for racing

Card diameter: 130mm Size: 190mm x 170mm x 170mm Lightning: 12v/14v

Can be fitted to any thickness of bulkhead Can also be bracket-mounted, even to the mast Heel angle clearly marked up to 45 degrees Sharp and clear display Bulb positioned at front for good even illumination Scratch-resistant dome Can be read from inside and outside bulkhead Inclinometer

Can be hard to track down

This compass is very sharp and can be clearly read from up to five metres away as well as from above too. In addition, the bulb integrated into the front flange, gives an even illumination over the whole compass dome. Another bonus is this also makes for easy replacement. It comes with a scratch-resistant compass dome and is fully UV-ray treated.

This is a very versatile compass, as it is one of the few compasses that can be read from both inside the cabin as well as the cockpit. It can be fitted to bulkheads inclined up to 25 degrees and of any thickness. All these points have made it a very popular choice for racers, where it is regularly used on the Figaro circuit and  Golden Globe race .

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Lewmar Flush Mount 135 compass with hood

Best fixed compass for ocean passages

Card diameter: 130mm Size: 150mm x 150mm Warranty: 5 years Lighting: 12v/24v

Has a large compass card Can be binnacle-mounted or bulkhead-fitted Suitable for larger yachts using a 24v system

The price Pedestal mount requires separate binnacle mount, which is not included

This compass features a durable sapphire jewel pivot. The flush mounting can be read from both above and the helm position. A handy built-in cover slides over the compass when not in use, to protect it from damaging UV rays , so no more searching about at the end of a voyage for that cover.

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Silva 100NBC Compass

Best all-round, versatile fixed compass

Card diameter: 100mm Size: 60m x 160mm x 160mm Warranty: 2 years

Can be read from top, as well as from aft Bulkhead or pedestal mounted (using separate binnacle mount) Built-in protective cover Many mounting options with adjustable bracket Adjustable lighting within the protective cover

Mount not as solid as bulkhead or binnacle Lighting cable very exposed and prone to damage No heel angle scale

This compass has duel scales, allowing it easily be read from both above and the helm position. The Silva 100NBC, has a solid bracket, permitting various mounting alternatives and can even be mounted upside down on the headlining, if space is limited.

It’s one of the few compasses to have adjustable illumination, operated by moving the protective cover up and down.

Autonautic CHE-0074 Compass

Best fixed compass for larger and steel yachts  

Size: 195mm x 195mm x 180mm Card diameter: 140 mm Warranty: 5 years Lighting: 12v/24v

The Compass for larger vessel More accurate graduation markings Can be fitted with iron correctors, for steel vessels

More expensive

Aimed at bigger yachts, this is the largest of the fixed compasses featured here. Its is especially good for steel yachts, which produce much deviation from their metal hull. This is a no-fuss, but robust compass that is durable and trustworthy.

Having a larger diameter, this allows more space for extra graduations on the compass card. Lines are marked ever 2.5 degrees, giving better accuracy compared to most, which have 5 degree markings.

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Clipper Fluxgate Compass System

Best fixed compass for coastal sailing

Card diameter: N/A Size: 110mm x 110mm Depth behind panel: 30mm Supply voltage: 1 2v DC Power consumption: 40mA Fluxgate accuracy: +/- 1 degree with Adjustable Damping Resolution: 1 degree Fluxgate Dimensions: 72mm x 68mm x 40mm Fluxgate Data: 475 grams, including 10 metre cable

Fluxgate sensor can be mounted away from metal Bright easy to read screen On-screen arrows show which way to steer to stay on course Off course alarm Very accurate

Always needs power to keep working, unlike a magnetic compass Not as visible from all angles, as with a binnacle-mounted compass

The Clipper Compass is a fully electronic compass with remote fluxgate sensor. This is a totally electronically operated compass, and can display both true or magnetic headings.

The display is large and clear, having seven levels of illumination. Coming with a 10m cable, the gimballed sensor can be mounted well away from strong magnetic fields and metals

In use, it can display a series of chevrons, showing the direction and amount to steer, to return to your chosen course. Secondly, an off-course alarm provides a safety feature when not at the helm. If the yacht’s heading deviates by more than a preset amount, then the alarm will sound.

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Navigator Bulkhead Mount (BN-202)

$ 428.55

• 4 1/2″ (115 mm) Ritchie CombiDial and Built-in Inclinometer
• When mounting this Compass to a bulkhead that is NOT perpendicular (90? angle) to the center-line of the boat and/or NOT vertical (90? angle) to the waterline of the boat (boat on level keel), a fairing block MUST be used to make the compass so.
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Navigator Compass Features

• Easily Installed, Fits 5.75″ (146 mm) Mounting Hole. Click here to view a template of the mounting hole (NOTE: Be sure you print the template to actual size).
• Internal Gimbal Systems for Maximum Stability During Adverse Pitch and Roll Conditions
• Scientifically Matched Sapphire Jewel and Hardened Steel Pivot Dial Movement
• Fiberglass Reinforced Bowl
• 45 degree Lubber Lines
• Exclusive Built-in 12 Volt Amber LED Lighting
• Built-in Compensators to Easily Adjust for Deviation
• 100% Repairable
• Exclusive 5-Year Ritchie Warranty

Protective Cover:

• Front Cover BN-C
• Back Cover NC-20

Replacement Lighting:

• Upper Light: NV-0045 XSP
• Lower Light: NV-0044 XSP
• Lower Light Housing: NV-0047 XSP

Mounting Gasket: NV-0023

Approx. Shipping Weight: 2 lbs. 5 oz. (1.05 kg)

Notes: Comes standard with 12V lighting. For boats with 24 or 32 volt systems, dropping resistors are available.

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SILVA 100P Compass – Bulkhead Mount

The Silva 100P compass is designed for sailboats and yachtsmen that demand absolute accuracy, a steady card in all conditions and furthermore, high heeling angles. You mount the compass in the bulkhead.

It is suitable for mast-mounting thanks to front reading, 30° heeling angle and three lubber lines for multi-angle reading. The main steering scale on the horizontal part and direct reading on the vertical edge make the 100P ideal for boats with a sitting as well as a standing helmsman. With its compact size, SILVA 100P will it fit in most spaces and boats.

SILVA 100B/H Compass Features

• Read from front and above with the double scales
• Curved lubber lines allow accurate reading from different angles
• Compact size
• Accuracy of ± 0,5° (8.9 mils)
• Calibrated for Magnetic North (good for Hong Kong, Macau and also other parts of Asia)
• Weight 769g

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Bulkhead mount compasses.

SILVA  specifically designed bulkhead mount compasses for sailboats and yachtsmen who demand absolute accuracy and a steady card in all conditions as well as high heeling angles.

The gimballed lubber lines stay vertical even if the boat is heeling (max 45°). The extra two lubber lines at 45° permit reading from the rail as well as an off steering position.

For more information on this and other products from SILVA please go to their website here www.silva.se . For pricing and stock availability please contact us .

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Bulkhead Compass

• Thread starter Doug J
• Start date Mar 17, 2016
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I just bought a new Plastimo Contest 101 compass. Can someone tell me how far away from electrical wiring it should be? I was intending to mount it in the bulkhead starboard side of the companionway of my Hunter 26, which is also where the DC switch panel is and wiring for a fishfinder and power for a handheld GPS. I can probably keep the wires about a foot to a foot and half away. Is that too close? Is there a way to shield the wiring to prevent interference?  

JohnShannon

Probably comes with a manual. The wires should be twisted to minimize the area between wire carrying current to your load and the wire bringing current back. You could use coax I suppose if the load is not too large.  

Move the compass from farther to closer and see if it swings any.  

I had that exact model on my P23. It was about a foot from the wiring harness that went to the opposite side of the cabin. It did not appear to affect it at all. Positioning by hand as others suggested to check makes sense. Think it will be fine. Nice compass choice too. JerryA  

As far away as is practical (even if it's only one inch) and mount the deviation card right next to it.  

Thanks for the feedback guys!  

If you intend to check by moving the compass around, make sure everything is running as it would underway. Often interference with a compass is less than expected, but nasty surprises are common. Ken  

wristwister

What's that box directly under the switch panel? Stereo? If so, I'd be more concerned about that than the wiring. Make sure you turn the stereo on and have it blaring at full power when you check the compass location for interference. Do you have a VHF anywhere in the vicinity? That's worse than the stereo for compass interference. And worse of all, of course, is stereo speakers! I don't see any in the picture, but they need to be FAAAAR away.  

wristwister said: What's that box directly under the switch panel? Stereo? If so, I'd be more concerned about that than the wiring. Make sure you turn the stereo on and have it blaring at full power when you check the compass location for interference. Do you have a VHF anywhere in the vicinity? That's worse than the stereo for compass interference. And worse of all, of course, is stereo speakers! I don't see any in the picture, but they need to be FAAAAR away. Click to expand

My compass is in the same position as yours, on a smaller boat, but it doesn't matter since all of my electrical is on the opposite (port) side. I think you will be fine with your proposed location because its not voltage you should be worried about, its the amp draw the nearby wires support that causes interference. The amp draw on your GPS and Fishfinder are miniscule, and your DC panel looks like only 4 circuits and none are probably higher than 15 amps; of which you probably don't get close to pulling the full amount. If it were an AC panel you might have trouble, but you have very low voltage and amp draw on your DC panel compared to that. I will echo the statements above, you'd have more interference from the VHF, Stereo, and especially speaker magnets... none of which appears to be an issue in your case. BTW, most of my experience from this comes from being in the Navy (massive 440V and 220V cables going through spaces with sensitive electronic sensors), and car stereo installs (massive amp draw). There are some products for shielding cable but you don't need it, the wire insulation is enough with the tiny amp draw they deliver. I wanted to get the Contest 101 in white, but my cut out is only 3.75 inch where a 4.25 hole is required. I went with the Mini Contest instead. A Ritchie Navigator would just be too huge on my boat.  

Awesome CloudDiver. I'm feeling more comfortable making that big hole in the bulkhead.  

Btw, looking at your pics, nice precision job cutting the hole!!!! Do you have a void between inner and outer skin like I did? I used filled epoxy to create a non-compressible mounting flange to help insure the compass gasket would seal. Did you use the C-shaped filler piece that came with the compass or did you do something different?  

philwsailz said: that allows the compass to be dialed in for other global regions. . Click to expand

I forgot to ask: you did use non-magnetic screws didn't you? Nice looking installation.  

Ken Cross said: No No No. Compass compensation is to correct for errors on YOUR boat (Ie. small DC currents that slew the compass off the correct reading or magnetic materials onboard. All boats should have their compass checked and compensated. Here is basically how (this applies to airplanes too.) Point the boat to a known good compass heading. Don't rely on your GPS for this because it relies an algorithm to convert true to magnetic that won't be necessarily accurate for any given area. but use known geographical points and an accurate chart. Now line the boat up to magnetic North and adjust the north-south compensator to create an exact north (if you can't locate an exact north use something as close as you can get and maintain accuracy. Now reverse course to south and using the North -south compensator split the error in half. Do the same procedure for east west. Go back and check all readings. If the readings now have the same error in all quadrants the compass will need indexed (rotated relative to the boat) and then start over. If you go to the other hemisphere you need a new compass because the dip weights are weighted to the other hemisphere. This is why in the compasses set at an odd angle if they are in the wrong hemisphere. The dip weights level the compass from the magnetic pull of the earth which reverses on the opposite pole. Ken Click to expand

Phil, Ken, Thanks to you both. I did use SS nuts/bolts. Phil I really like your wood trim piece looks great! Thanks for the compliment of the cutout. I bought a $35 hole saw just for that. So, if I understand correctly if I determine I need it, I can purchase a compensatory module and just slip it into that rectangular space - correct? Oh, I forgot to mention... regarding the void between the inner and outer, I used plastic spacers over the bolts in between, so when I tightened the bolts it did not squeeze the two together and I was able to get good gasket compression for a good seal.  

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Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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Things to Do in Elektrostal, Russia - Elektrostal Attractions

Things to do in elektrostal.

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• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Electrostal History and Art Museum

2. Statue of Lenin

3. Park of Culture and Leisure

4. museum and exhibition center.

5. Museum of Labor Glory

7. Galereya Kino

8. viki cinema, 9. smokygrove.

10. Gandikap

11. papa lounge bar, 12. karaoke bar.

• Statue of Lenin
• Electrostal History and Art Museum
• Park of Culture and Leisure
• Museum and Exhibition Center
• Museum of Labor Glory