Ritchie Compass V-537B Explorer Bulkhead Mount Compass, Black Housing, Blue Dial

The Ritchie Compass V-537B is an Explorer series magnetic compass built for bulkhead mounting, meaning it attaches directly to a flat vertical surface such as a dash panel or bulkhead rather than sitting within a cutout like a flush-mount unit. It features a black plastic housing paired with a blue reading dial, giving helm-side navigation a clear, easy-to-read reference point. The compass card measures 3 11/16 inches (93mm) in diameter, housed within an overall diameter of 3 3/4 inches (95mm), keeping the footprint compact for smaller helm stations and dash layouts where space is limited.

Constructed of plastic for corrosion resistance in a marine environment, the V-537B weighs 0.81 pounds, making it a lightweight addition to any bulkhead or dash. It is part of the same Explorer compass line as the V-537W, which is the identical compass offered in a white housing instead of black, so boaters can match the compass finish to their helm color scheme without changing the mounting style or dial size. The V-537B is listed with an adjustable feature for the compass card. As a bulkhead-mount unit, it is not restricted to a particular boat make, model, or engine type, and can be installed on any flat mounting surface suited to its 3 3/4 inch overall diameter.

Specifications

• Brand: Ritchie
• Manufacturer Part Number: V-537B
• Product Line: Explorer
• Mounting Type: Bulkhead Mount
• Housing Color: Black
• Dial Color: Blue
• Material: Plastic
• Dial Diameter: 3 11/16 inches (93mm)
• Overall Diameter: 3 3/4 inches (95mm)
• Weight: 0.81 pounds
• Special Feature: Adjustable
• UPC: 010342161208
• Related Part Numbers: V-537B (black), V-537W (white), V-537, V-53

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ritchie V-537B compass? The V-537B is a Ritchie Explorer series magnetic compass with a black plastic housing and a blue reading dial, designed for bulkhead mounting.

How is the V-537B compass mounted? It is a bulkhead-mount compass, meaning it attaches to a flat vertical surface such as a dash panel or bulkhead rather than sitting recessed in a flush-mount cutout.

What size is the compass dial on the V-537B? The dial measures 3 11/16 inches (93mm) in diameter.

What is the overall diameter of the V-537B compass? The overall housing diameter is 3 3/4 inches (95mm).

How much does the V-537B compass weigh? It weighs 0.81 pounds.

What is the housing material of the V-537B? The V-537B housing is made of plastic.

Is the V-537B available in a different color? Yes, the V-537W is the same Ritchie Explorer bulkhead-mount compass offered in a white housing instead of the black housing used on the V-537B.

Does the V-537B compass have any adjustable features? The V-537B is listed with an adjustable feature for the compass card.

Will the V-537B fit any boat? Since it is a bulkhead-mount compass rather than an engine-specific part, the V-537B is not tied to a particular boat make or model and can be installed on any suitable flat bulkhead or dash surface.

What comes with the V-537B compass? The V-537B ships as a single compass unit.

What is the UPC for the Ritchie V-537B compass? The UPC for the V-537B Explorer bulkhead-mount compass is 010342161208.