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Compasses

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The marine compass has been an indispensable navigational instrument at sea for centuries. Despite modern GPS systems, it remains an important tool for navigation, operating independently of electricity and electronics.

  • Function and variants of ship compasses

    Traditional compasses are based on the Earth's magnetic field, while modern models use electronic sensors such as Hall sensors or fluxgate magnetometers. Gyrocompasses are based on the Earth's rotation. Compasses vary in their robustness and accuracy depending on the type of boat – from shock-resistant models for powerboats to tilt-stable compasses for sailing yachts.

  • Manufacturers and installation locations

    Well-known manufacturers such as Silva and C.Plath offer reliable and precise marine compasses. These are available as built-in compasses in the steering wheel, as ball compasses on the steering column, or as bracket compasses for manual mounting. Modern fluxgate compasses provide digital heading displays.

  • Tips for handling and assembly

    The compass should be mounted securely and level, with the rudder line parallel to the boat's longitudinal axis. Sources of interference such as loudspeakers or magnetic fields should be avoided to minimize deviation. Regular checking and adjustment of the deviation values ​​is important and should be documented using a deviation table.