Bought this based mainly on price (about half the price of competitors), and was very pleasantly surprised. Just finished 5 days in the Everglades, and now would never go without a deck compass, it's really a revelation how well you can track location and heading compared to carrying a hiking compass.
High-quality (feels solid), "settles" instantly (well damped), good size (easy to see), secure attachment, and exactly matched the readings from our hiking compasses.
To address a few of the negative reviews:
- I can't speak to the leakage/longevity issue. Haven't had any trouble, but then I've only had the compass a few months. Some of the complaints were about physical abuse that could damage any compass though. You should have a backup in the form of a hiking compass at least. Next time I go I will make sure someone else in our group has one of these as well, they are that useful. And sure, if you can afford it, go with a $70 compass - but if the extra cost would stop you from geting one - go with this one for sure - don't go without in either case.
- One person complained that the readout of the compass is "backwards." Actually this is genius and super-intuitive. When you are pointed North and you look at the compass, it reads "North" (which does mean that the N is actually pointed South - towards you, but believe me, that's what you want. And if you want to see a "normal" compass,lean forward and look at the compass from the top - there's your "standard" compass.
- Not illuminated (keeps it simpler), so bring a headlamp with a red light so you can see your compass and chart in the dark.
- I found the cables and clips to be very snug and secure and not slip at all. And on my kayak at least, I wanted the compass as close to the cockpit as possible, so the attachment was right where the deck lines anchor to the boat, and so didn't make them appreciably tighter or less useful for rescue.
| Mounting Type | Deck Mount |
|---|---|
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.92 x 8.62 x 2.95 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.33 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Brand Name | Seattle Sports |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Model Name | Sea Rover Deck Compass |
| Color | Black |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Seattle Sports Company |
| Part Number | 057815 |
| Included Components | Seattle Sports SeaRover Deck Compass |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
