Ritchie Navigation HB-741 Helmsman Bracket-Mount Compass | 3.75″ Combi Dial, Black

Ritchie Navigation HB-741 Helmsman Bracket-Mount Compass

The Ritchie HB-741 is a versatile bracket-mount magnetic steering compass from the Helmsman series, featuring a 3.75″ Combi dial that combines a traditional compass rose with degree markings for easy simultaneous reading of heading and bearing. The adjustable, removable bracket mount makes it a practical choice for vessels where a permanent flush or binnacle installation isn’t possible or where flexibility to reposition the compass is needed.

Built on Ritchie’s precision sapphire jewel and hardened steel pivot movement, the HB-741 delivers fast heading lock-on and stable readings in all conditions. Custom-fitted protective covers are available, and the unit is fully repairable backed by Ritchie’s exclusive 5-year warranty.

Key Features

• 3.75″ Combi dial compass rose and degree scale combined for easy heading and bearing reference
• Bracket mount adjustable and removable with bracket and thumbscrews
• Scientifically matched sapphire jewel and hardened steel pivot movement
• Powerful directive-force magnets for fast, stable heading lock-on
• Built-in compensators for easy deviation adjustment
• Movable sun shield
• 45 lubber lines
• Custom-fitted protective covers available
• 100% repairable construction
• 5-year exclusive warranty

Specifications

• Part Number: HB-741
• Brand: Ritchie Navigation
• Dial Size: 3.75″ (Combi dial)
• Color: Black
• Mount Type: Bracket mount (adjustable and removable)
• Lubber Lines: 45
• Warranty: 5 years (Ritchie exclusive)

Compatible Applications

• Powerboats and runabouts where a bracket mount is preferred over flush or binnacle installation
• Sailboats requiring a removable or repositionable compass
• Vessels with limited helm panel space where a flush-mount cutout isn’t practical
• Rental and charter fleets where compass removal between uses is desirable
• Navigators who prefer a Combi dial for simultaneous heading and bearing reference

Related Products

• Ritchie Helmsman Compass Flush Mount (HF-743) flush-mount version of the Helmsman series
• Ritchie Navigator FN-201 Flush Mount, Flat Dial
• Ritchie Navigator FN-203 Flush Mount, Combi Dial
• Ritchie Navigator Compass Binnacle Mount (DNP-200)
• Ritchie Globemaster Compass Binnacle Mount (SP-5C)
• Ritchie X23BB Sport Dash-Mount Compass Black/Black Dial
• Ritchie X23BU Sport Dash-Mount Compass Black/Blue Dial

Parts Desk Insights

Best Use Case: The HB-741 is the right choice when a permanent flush or binnacle installation isn’t practical particularly on smaller powerboats, center consoles, and rental or charter vessels where the compass may need to be removed or repositioned. The adjustable bracket and thumbscrew design makes installation and removal straightforward without tools. The Combi dial is a bonus for navigators who take visual bearings at the helm. If a permanent flush-mount installation is planned, the HF-743 Helmsman flush-mount is the same series in a panel-integrated format.