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Until 2001, all Ritchie compasses (see exception) were filled with Odorless Mineral Spirits (100% Paraffin based). Ritchie now uses a fluid called Isopar L that has similar properties but some added benefits over Odorless Mineral Spirits.

Until 2001, all Ritchie compasses (see exception) were filled with Odorless Mineral Spirits (100% Paraffin based). Ritchie now uses a fluid called Isopar L that has similar properties but some added benefits over Odorless Mineral Spirits.

Until 2001, all Ritchie compasses (see exception) were filled with Odorless Mineral Spirits (100% Paraffin based). Ritchie now uses a fluid called Isopar L that has similar properties but some added benefits over Odorless Mineral Spirits.

Until 2001, all Ritchie compasses (see exception) were filled with Odorless Mineral Spirits (100% Paraffin based). Ritchie now uses a fluid called Isopar L that has similar properties but some added benefits over Odorless Mineral Spirits.

Model and Serial Number Information Most Ritchie compasses built after 1974 were supplied with a model & serial number sticker which can be found on the compass bowl or the bottom of the housing.

Model and Serial Number Information Most Ritchie compasses built after 1974 were supplied with a model & serial number sticker which can be found on the compass bowl or the bottom of the housing.

Compensating a compass consists in adjusting the position of the 2 magnets, in order to affect the horizontal component of the card by modifying the North/South and East/West deviation. Use a second compass as the reference ; a handbearing compass is often the most convenient, provided it is interference-free.

Compensating a compass consists in adjusting the position of the 2 magnets, in order to affect the horizontal component of the card by modifying the North/South and East/West deviation. Use a second compass as the reference ; a handbearing compass is often the most convenient, provided it is interference-free.

Most likely, there is something mounted too close to the compass causing magnetic interference. Some culprits include Magnets (speakers, microphones etc.), ferrous metals (steel, iron, etc.) and current carrying devices.

Most likely, there is something mounted too close to the compass causing magnetic interference. Some culprits include Magnets (speakers, microphones etc.), ferrous metals (steel, iron, etc.) and current carrying devices.

Today still privately held by the Sherman Family in Pembroke, MA, Ritchie Navigation continues to be the Marine Industry leader in the manufacture of recreational and commercial magnetic compasses.

Today still privately held by the Sherman Family in Pembroke, MA, Ritchie Navigation continues to be the Marine Industry leader in the manufacture of recreational and commercial magnetic compasses.

Yes, most Ritchie compasses are 100% repairable. We have Authorized Ritchie Service Stations that repair our products. Our factory also has its own in-house Service Department. Please see our return procedure for details.

Yes, most Ritchie compasses are 100% repairable. We have Authorized Ritchie Service Stations that repair our products. Our factory also has its own in-house Service Department. Please see our return procedure for details.

Until 2001, all Ritchie compasses (see exception) were filled with Odorless Mineral Spirits (100% Paraffin based). Ritchie now uses a fluid called Isopar L that has similar properties but some added benefits over Odorless Mineral Spirits.

Until 2001, all Ritchie compasses (see exception) were filled with Odorless Mineral Spirits (100% Paraffin based). Ritchie now uses a fluid called Isopar L that has similar properties but some added benefits over Odorless Mineral Spirits.

So earlier compasses were made from natural materials or by magnetizing the iron. Today's process is much more complex. Needle is made by first producing the pig iron. Pig iron is made of iron ore, coke, and limestone which are heated in a blast furnace by hot pressurized air.

So earlier compasses were made from natural materials or by magnetizing the iron. Today's process is much more complex. Needle is made by first producing the pig iron. Pig iron is made of iron ore, coke, and limestone which are heated in a blast furnace by hot pressurized air.

“The reason that your compass is not showing north is most likely due to it being subjected to a magnetic field that has polarized the needle. This is, unfortunately, fairly common in today's world since we carry a lot of items that emit a magnetic field such as mobile phones, GPS and other equipment.

“The reason that your compass is not showing north is most likely due to it being subjected to a magnetic field that has polarized the needle. This is, unfortunately, fairly common in today's world since we carry a lot of items that emit a magnetic field such as mobile phones, GPS and other equipment.

Tape the south end of the magnet to the side of the compass body with masking tape and leave it for at least an hour, up to a day. Even a few minutes will re-magnetize your compass needle in most cases, but some people prefer to leave the magnet tapped to the compass for as long as a few days.

Tape the south end of the magnet to the side of the compass body with masking tape and leave it for at least an hour, up to a day. Even a few minutes will re-magnetize your compass needle in most cases, but some people prefer to leave the magnet tapped to the compass for as long as a few days.

Yes, most Ritchie compasses are 100% repairable. We have Authorized Ritchie Service Stations that repair our products. Our factory also has its own in-house Service Department. Please see our return procedure for details.

Yes, most Ritchie compasses are 100% repairable. We have Authorized Ritchie Service Stations that repair our products. Our factory also has its own in-house Service Department. Please see our return procedure for details.