NAVTECH Marine Compass Illuminated 35 – Black is a compact marine navigation compass designed to provide a clear directional reference from the helm. Suitable for boats and other marine craft, it helps the operator monitor the vessel’s heading while navigating coastal waters, waterways, harbours, marinas, and offshore routes. Its black housing offers a practical appearance that fits naturally with many boat dashboards, steering consoles, and navigation stations.

This NAVTECH compass features a conical read card with clearly marked headings and degree graduations for convenient viewing from the operating position. The conical design allows the heading to be checked from the front while the vessel is underway. It functions as a useful standalone navigation compass and can also provide a visual heading reference alongside a chartplotter, GPS, radar, or other marine electronics. Because a magnetic compass does not depend on satellite reception to display direction, it remains an important component of a well-equipped marine helm.

The compass has a corrosion-resistant construction intended for use in marine environments where equipment may be exposed to humid air and saltwater conditions. It is designed for windshield or dash mounting, giving installers flexibility when selecting a visible and accessible location near the steering position. The adjustable bracket-style arrangement shown with the unit helps position the compass for practical viewing. Install it away from strong magnets, speakers, electrical wiring, steel objects, and other equipment that could interfere with magnetic readings.

A single 12 V bulb illuminates the compass card, making the heading markings easier to read in low-light conditions, during evening operation, or inside a shaded wheelhouse. The lighting is intended for connection to a suitable 12 V electrical circuit. Electrical installation should be completed according to the vessel’s wiring arrangement and appropriate marine installation practices. The product is supplied in black and is identified in the reference image as NAVTECH 35-BK. Its confirmed features—including corrosion resistance, a readable precision dial, and windshield or dash mounting—are also listed by a NAVTECH marine compass supplier.

As a surface mount boat compass, this model is suitable for buyers who need a compact directional instrument without creating a large flush-mount opening in the console. It can be used on recreational boats, small workboats, fishing boats, rescue craft, and other vessels with a suitable mounting area and 12 V power supply. The NAVTECH compass should be installed where the operator has a direct view of the card and where nearby equipment will not affect its magnetic operation. It should be used as part of a complete navigation setup together with appropriate charts, electronic navigation aids, and responsible seamanship.

Key Features:

• NAVTECH Marine Compass Illuminated 35 – Black provides a clear directional reference through its conical read card and visible heading scale.
• Black housing suitable for a wide range of boat dashboards, helm consoles, and wheelhouse layouts.
• Corrosion-resistant construction designed for the demanding conditions commonly encountered aboard marine craft.
• Conical compass card supports convenient forward viewing from the vessel’s operating position.
• Integrated illumination uses one 12 V bulb to improve card visibility in darkness or low-light conditions.
• Windshield or dash mount design provides flexible surface-mount installation options.
• Suitable for use as a primary visual heading reference or as a supporting instrument alongside GPS, chartplotters, radar, and other navigation electronics.
• Compact bracket-mounted configuration helps the installer position the compass within the helm operator’s line of sight.
• Product reference shown in the supplied image: NAVTECH 35-BK.
• Straightforward marine navigation instrument with no dependence on a satellite signal for its directional display.

Applications / Suitable For:

• NAVTECH Marine Compass Illuminated 35 – Black is suitable for boat helms that require a compact, illuminated navigation compass with windshield or dashboard mounting.
• Recreational motorboats and small leisure craft requiring a visible heading reference.
• Fishing boats where operators need to monitor vessel direction while travelling between fishing locations.
• Small workboats, utility boats, patrol craft, and rescue craft with a compatible mounting position.
• Marine dashboards, steering consoles, wheelhouses, and helm stations with access to a suitable 12 V lighting circuit.
• Daytime, evening, and low-light navigation where illuminated compass markings support easier reading.
• Vessels using GPS or chartplotter systems that also require an independent magnetic heading reference.
• Replacement or new-installation projects requiring a black surface mount boat compass.

FAQs:

Q: What is the NAVTECH Marine Compass Illuminated 35 – Black used for?
A: It provides a visible magnetic heading reference to help a boat operator monitor the vessel’s direction during navigation.

Q: Can this NAVTECH compass be mounted on a boat dashboard?
A: Yes. It is designed for windshield or dash mounting and should be positioned where the compass card is clearly visible from the helm.

Q: What voltage does the compass light require?
A: The illumination uses one 12 V bulb and should be connected to a suitable 12 V marine electrical circuit.

Q: Is this marine compass corrosion-resistant?
A: Yes. The supplied manufacturer information identifies the compass as corrosion-resistant, making it suitable for marine installation conditions.