"ebay" compasses

chorscroft · 05 July 2008, 22:38

What are the forums opinions on the cheapie ebay compasses?
Like http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marine-Aqua-Se...d=p3286.c0.m14
I'm looking for a compass for my Brig rib, but don't want to pay the earth.

Regards

Conor

chorscroft · 05 July 2008, 22:42

Or I just noticed this ritchie compass:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-RITCHIE-EX...3286.m20.l1116
Worth paying the extra tenner or so?

Conor

Cypman · 06 July 2008, 08:19

Hi
If you just want the compass as a back-up to your GPS and NOT as a primary navigational tool I would go for the Richie, Don,t know anything about the "cheapies".

Tim M · 06 July 2008, 08:47

I bought a £30 one (under the guidance of Jimbos ex bird) from the marine superstore and its rubbish. You get what you pay for.

Nos4r2 · 06 July 2008, 08:51

Had the Ritchie one on my sr4 and they aren't very well damped so move about a lot. However, as a backup it worked OK and the backlighting is nice and unobtrusive.

John Kennett · 07 July 2008, 14:57

I doubt that the Ebay cheapies would be well enough damped to be much use.

I would go for a Plastimo Offshore every time. A 90 or 105 is ideal, but if you're on a tight budget then a 75 looks like good value - Safety Marine have them for £33.95 inc VAT: http://www.safety-marine.co.uk/Compa...htm?P3104-S10-

John