Ritchie Navigation V-572 Explorer Dash-Mount Compass | 2.75″ Dial, Black

Ritchie Navigation V-572 Explorer Dash-Mount Compass

The Ritchie V-572 Explorer is a compact, reliable magnetic compass built for small powerboats, runabouts, and day boats. Designed for direct dash mounting, it installs cleanly onto the helm dash for a fixed, permanent position without the bulk of a bracket or the cutout required for a flush mount. The 2.75″ direct-reading dial is clean and easy to read at a glance, with built-in compensators for easy deviation adjustment and a movable sun shield to reduce glare.

Like all Ritchie compasses, the V-572 is 100% repairable and backed by an exclusive 5-year warranty.

Key Features

• 2.75″ direct-reading dial clean, easy-to-read format
• Dash-mount design fixed installation directly on the helm dash
• Built-in compensators for easy deviation adjustment
• Movable sun shield
• DirectiveForce magnets for accurate heading lock-on
• 100% repairable construction
• 5-year exclusive warranty

Specifications

• Part Number: V-572
• Brand: Ritchie Navigation
• Series: Explorer
• Dial Size: 2.75″ (direct-reading)
• Color: Black
• Mount Type: Dash mount
• Warranty: 5 years (Ritchie exclusive)

Compatible Applications

• Small powerboats and runabouts with dash panels
• Day boats and pontoon boats
• Vessels where a fixed dash-mount compass is preferred over a bracket or surface mount
• Helm layouts where a permanent, low-profile compass installation is needed

Related Products

• Ritchie B-51 Explorer Bracket Mount, Black adjustable and removable bracket-mount version
• Ritchie B-51G Explorer Bracket Mount, Gray
• Ritchie S-53 Explorer Surface Mount, Black push-button removable surface-mount version
• Ritchie S-53G Explorer Surface Mount, Gray
• Ritchie RA-91 Angler Bracket Mount similar compact compass with blue dial and night lighting
• Ritchie Helmsman HF-742 Flush Mount, Flat Dial, 3.75″ step up to a permanent flush-mount
• Ritchie X23BB Sport Dash-Mount Compass Black/Black Dial

Parts Desk Insights

Best Use Case: The V-572 is the right choice for small powerboat owners who want a fixed, permanent dash-mount compass without the complexity of a flush-mount cutout or the adjustability of a bracket. It installs directly onto the dash surface for a clean, low-profile look. Compared to the bracket-mount B-51, the V-572 is a fixed installation better suited to boats where the compass position won’t need to change. For a removable option, the surface-mount S-53 with push-button removal is the direct alternative. For a permanent flush-mount installation, the Helmsman HF-742 is the step up.