Compasses
On sailing ships and yachts a magnetic compass is usually used as steering compass. It functions as a pointer to magnetic north because the magnetized needle at its heart aligns itself with the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field. The choice of the compass model best suited for a boat depends on the installation conditions. In any case, the most important factor should be that the compass can be read easily by the helmsman. A globe compass with compass fluid filling is very common in yachting. Thanks to its construction it can move freely under …






























