Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: OK, What Compass Came as an Option on a 1973 19?
Posted by Blackduck on 10/04/16 - 10:15 AM
#1
Well, yes, what would the boat have come with for a compass?
Posted by Joe Kriz on 10/04/16 - 1:49 PM
#3
According to the Boston Whaler price lists, there were two options.
1. Ritchie Explorer (Deck Mount)
2. Ritchie Navigator
Posted by Blackduck on 10/04/16 - 2:21 PM
#4
Thanks guys, So Joe, that would mean a red explorer?
Posted by Joe Kriz on 10/04/16 - 3:06 PM
#5
Page 8 of the 1975 Price states:
"High impact red plastic case"
Posted by Finnegan on 10/04/16 - 11:31 PM
#6
The Whaler option compass that came from the factory on my 1975 Outrage 19 is a Ritchie Navigator, recessed mount. As you can see, the "winged" center console even has a raised round area for this compass mount. This compass has been re-designed by Ritchie, but the more recent design (now already at least 25 years old) fits the same size hole in the console.
I suppose the red Ritchie could be mounted atop this location, but I think the larger Navigator is a much better compass solution.
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lgolt...=6&o=7
Posted by Blackduck on 10/05/16 - 7:22 AM
#7
I agree, Larry, the Navigator is a far superior compass. If I was going to buy one, I'd go for it, but I just happen to have one of the little red Explorer's laying around, and I like the fact that it is so period to the boat. The magnetic compass has really become a backup device, and a decoration to most of us in modern boating. So I'm going to sit the little guy up on a 3/4" round piece of teak, and see what I think.