Ritchie Navigation F-82 Voyager Flush-Mount Compass | 3" PowerDamp Flat Card | NiteVu Lighting, Black
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Ritchie Navigation F-82 Voyager Flush-Mount Compass
The Ritchie F-82 Voyager brings premium compass performance to a flush-mount panel installation. The 3" PowerDamp flat card uses fluid dampening to deliver smooth, steady heading readings — reducing the card bounce and oscillation that can make a standard compass difficult to read in choppy conditions. Built-in green NiteVu illumination keeps the card visible after dark without washing out your night vision, and extra lubber lines make it easy to steer precise courses.
Mounted flush into the helm panel, the F-82 sits level with the dash surface for a clean, integrated look. Built on Ritchie's precision sapphire jewel and hardened steel pivot movement with DirectiveForce magnets for fast heading lock-on, it is 100% repairable and backed by an exclusive 5-year warranty.
Prefer a bracket mount? See the Ritchie B-80 Voyager — Bracket Mount, Flat Card.
Key Features
- 3" PowerDamp flat card — fluid-dampened for smooth, steady readings in choppy conditions
- Flush-mount design — sits level with the panel surface for a clean, integrated look
- Built-in green NiteVu illumination for low-light visibility
- Extra lubber lines for precise course steering
- Scientifically matched sapphire jewel and hardened steel pivot movement
- DirectiveForce magnets for fast heading lock-on
- Built-in compensators for easy deviation adjustment
- Movable sun shield
- 100% repairable construction
- 5-year exclusive warranty
Specifications
- Part Number: F-82
- Brand: Ritchie Navigation
- Series: Voyager
- Card Size: 3" (PowerDamp flat card)
- Color: Black
- Night Lighting: Built-in green NiteVu
- Mount Type: Flush mount (panel cutout required)
- Warranty: 5 years (Ritchie exclusive)
Compatible Applications
- Mid-size powerboats and sportfishing boats where night operation is common
- Vessels where a flush-mount compass with night lighting and dampened card is preferred
- Coastal and offshore cruising where smooth card dampening improves readability in chop
- Helm panels where a clean, integrated compass installation is a priority
Related Products
- Ritchie B-80 Voyager — Bracket Mount, Flat Card — same series in bracket-mount format
- Ritchie B-81 Voyager — Bracket Mount, CombiDamp Dial — bracket-mount with Combi dial
- Ritchie Helmsman HF-742 — Flush Mount, Flat Dial, 3.75" — larger flush-mount option
- Ritchie Helmsman HF-743 — Flush Mount, Combi Dial, 3.75"
- Ritchie Navigator FN-201 — Flush Mount, Flat Dial, 4.5"
- Ritchie F-50 Explorer — Flush Mount, 2.75" — compact flush-mount without dampening or night lighting
- Ritchie SS-1002 Hi-Performance Compass — Gimballed, 3.75" — step up to gimballed performance
Parts Desk Insights
Best Use Case: The F-82 is the right choice when you want the PowerDamp card smoothness and NiteVu night lighting of the Voyager series in a flush-mount format — particularly for mid-size powerboats where a clean panel installation is a priority and the vessel runs at night or in choppy conditions. It sits between the basic flush-mount Explorer F-50 (no dampening, no lighting) and the larger Helmsman HF-742 (3.75" dial). If a bracket mount is preferred over a panel cutout, the B-80 Voyager delivers the same performance without requiring a cutout.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
Returns & warranty
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If you are not fully satisfied, you may request a return within 30 days of delivery. All returns must receive pre-approval prior to being sent back. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
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