Compasses

The Autonautic C12 Plus is a built-in compass you can rely on: sleekly integrated into the dashboard, easy to read, and designed for the real world, from pleasure boating to professional use. No frills, just reliable, sure-footedness.

Thanks to its flat card, this compass is best mounted close to the steering wheel and a bit lower (ideal for standing steering). For example, on the navigation console or atop a steering column/pedestal. Do you have an older compass that leaves a gap that's just a tad too large? The wide flange of the C12 Plus is a clever problem-solver: it covers existing recesses and even that "sun-faded ring" on your console.

Furthermore, it's built just the way you want it at sea: corrosion-resistant materials, a sealed design to prevent water intrusion, 12–24V lighting, a protective cover, and a 5-year warranty. Plus: 100% repairable and optionally expandable with a compensation kit.
Choose your variant: C12Plus-0020 (85 mm) compact and sharply readable or the C12Plus-0021 (100 mm) extra large and comfortable to read.

The CHE-0078 is a professional compass for mounting on the wheelhouse ceiling, suitable for coastal vessels, workboats, and large yachts. The 125 mm flat card has 1° graduations, rotates on a hardened steel pivot with a sapphire bearing, and is illuminated at 12–24 V. B+C correctors are built-in; quadrantal correctors for steel hulls are optional.

The C20-00137 is a class A steering compass on a bracket made of seawater-resistant aluminum, featuring a 125 mm card with 1° graduations that also allows for taking bearings. It complies with MED (Wheelmark), USCG, and UK MER standards, includes quadrantal correctors for steel hulls, and is ready for an NMEA 0183 sensor to drive repeaters, heading alarms, and navigation equipment. Installation via deck stand, on deck, bulkhead, or panel.

The C20-00130 is a compact reflector compass for medium-sized commercial vessels, fishing vessels, workboats, and offshore applications, intended for areas where space is limited. The set consists of a 125 mm card in a compass housing made of seawater-resistant aluminum, with built-in B+C compensation, periscope, main and emergency lighting, and a protective cover. It is fully sealed for outdoor installation in accordance with IEC 60945 and is prepared for an NMEA 0183 sensor.

The C20-00128 is a Class A compass in a seawater-resistant aluminum binnacle, suitable for use as a table compass or, with the C20-00135 periscope, as a reflector compass. The 125 mm card features 1° graduations and a directional error of less than 0.5°, and includes quadrantal correctors for steel hulls. Designed for mid-sized commercial vessels, fishing boats, workboats, and yachts, it comes with a waterproof fabric cover and is prepared for an NMEA 0183 sensor.

The C20-00131 is a class A spare compass in a wooden box, with a 125 mm flat card and 1° graduations. It is intended for service vessels and fishing, as a table compass or as a spare for a reflector compass, and the box protects it until you need it. An azimuth ring or sights are available as an option.

The CHH-0090 is a traditional lifeboat compass: an externally gimballed compass in a weatherproof ABS housing. The 100 mm flat card has 2.5° graduations and a lubber line, and the lighting is a 1.5 V waterproof LED unit that clips on and can be stored separately when not in use. The compass complies with IMPA code 330211 for 100 mm lifeboat compasses.

The C4-00108 is a compact compass in a lacquered wooden box, intended for small boats, lifeboats, and rescue boats. The 85 mm flat card has a scale per 5° and is illuminated by a 1.5 V battery-powered LED. You can mount the box permanently on a horizontal surface or store it safely until it is needed.

The C4-00114 is a traditional compass in a varnished wooden box, intended for small boats, lifeboats, and rescue craft. The 100 mm flat card has a 2.5° scale and a lubber line; you mount the box on a horizontal surface or store it safely until needed. Lighting is optional for this model.

The CHH-0096 is a fully gimbaled magnetic compass in a traditional design, mounted on a bracket made of seawater-resistant aluminum with a deck base. The bracket can be positioned in any orientation and is instantly removable, making it suitable for sailboats and motorboats, and especially for boats with a closed cockpit. The fluid-filled card remains stable and is easy to read both day and night.

The C2 Kayak is a compact deck-mount compass for kayaks, which you attach to the deck lines in front of you without drilling, using elastic cords and UV-resistant nylon clips. This way, you can see your heading at a glance, even in river bends, at side channels, and when your destination is not yet in sight. The compass is completely waterproof, features a scratch-resistant dome, and an adjustable glare shield.

The Autonautic C12-110 built-in compass is a crowd-pleaser, and let's be honest: we get it. This compass is designed for boats where you simply want it to be accurate. It's a sleek, built-in design, easy to read, and above all, cleverly designed.

Thanks to the gimbal system, you can also mount it on a slanted dashboard without the compass rose tilting. So even if your dashboard or wall is slanted, your heading will remain perfectly horizontal and easy to read.

On this page you choose your favorite based on:
•               Compass color: black/white/gray
• Compass rose shape: flat (sleek and minimalist) or conical (extra depth and readability)

Finished with corrosion-resistant materials, a sealed construction to prevent water intrusion, and 12–24V lighting. This compass complies with Directive 2014/90/EU (Marine Equipment Directive) and is manufactured under an ISO 9001-certified management system, in accordance with ISO 25862:2019. Autonautic Instrumental also offers a 5-year warranty. In short: a reliable heading source that also looks impressive.

The CHE is a large bracket-mount compass for deck installation, featuring a 140 mm flat card with 2.5° graduations. A B+C compensator system is built-in, the lighting operates on 12 and 24 V, and a protective cover is included. Suitable for larger sailing and motor yachts as well as medium-sized workboats; available with a black or white housing.

The C15 flush-mount compass sits flat in the dashboard or steering console, with only the dome and the 100 mm card visible. The housing is corrosion-resistant and watertight, the lighting operates on 12 and 24 V, and an optional compensator kit allows you to adjust for onboard deviations. Choose a flat or conical card with a black rose, or a flat card with a blue rose and contrasting numbers.

The C9 is a class B compass for bulkhead mounting, featuring an 85 mm conical black card and a built-in clinometer. It is designed for small commercial vessels, lifeboats, and pleasure craft, and is popular on sailboats with an enclosed or covered helm. The illumination operates on 12 and 24 V; available with a white or black housing.

The C15 is a deck or dashboard-mount compass with a 100 mm card, for powerboats, sailboats, and commercial vessels. The built-in compensation system corrects deviations caused by iron and electronics on board, the anti-glare screen keeps the card readable in bright light, and the lighting operates on 12 and 24 V. Choose a black or white housing, a flat or conical card, and a black or blue compass rose.

The Autonautic C10 series offers a robust, stylish, and extremely reliable solution for sailboats and powerboats requiring a bulkhead-mounted compass . Available in two versions with a card diameter of 85 mm or 100 mm , this compass is perfectly suited for both recreational and professional use.

Versatile & Seaworthy

The conical compass rose is designed for optimal readability from various viewing angles – ideal for sailing vessels where the skipper's position changes frequently. The built-in inclinometer (heel angle meter ) makes it a particularly suitable choice for sailors who want extra control over their vessel's heeling. The wide mounting flange makes the C10 ideal for replacing older compasses or for installation on existing bulkheads where a larger recess was previously made. Furthermore, the flange can neatly conceal any signs of aging or discoloration on the bulkhead.

The C8-0027 is a bracket-mount compass for vertical installation, intended for workboats, lifeboats, and other motor vessels. You can mount it to the wheelhouse ceiling, against the roof edge, or on a side wall, and the 100 mm conical card remains easily readable while sitting, standing, or viewing from below at an angle. The housing is made of corrosion-resistant polymer with an impact-resistant, clear dome.

The C8 is a bracket compass for mounting on vertical surfaces or above eye level, such as the wheelhouse ceiling, a bulkhead, or the top of a console. The 85 mm conical card remains readable from multiple viewing angles, and the bracket makes it suitable for use where there is no space on the dashboard or where magnetic interference is an issue. Available with a black or white housing.

The C3 is a compact surface-mount compass with a 65 mm spherical card, designed for RIBs, dinghies, and open sailboats. It mounts to a flat surface with three screws, requiring no large cutout, and the well-damped card remains steady even in choppy water and at higher speeds. Available with a black or white housing, both with a black compass rose.

The C12 is a bracket-mount compass with an 85 mm card and 5° graduations, built for lifeboats and workboats and just as suitable for a motorboat or sailboat. With the adjustable bracket, you can mount it on the deck, dashboard, bulkhead, or ceiling, and the liquid-filled card with universal balance works in all sailing regions without adjustment. Choose a black or white housing, a flat or conical card, and a black or blue compass rose.

The V-Finder is a hand-bearing compass that allows you to quickly and accurately determine the direction of a buoy, landmark, or other vessel. The photoluminescent card is readable even in low light without batteries, the liquid damping keeps the card steady, and the memory ring allows you to save a bearing. Weighing 90 grams, with a smooth yet non-slip finish and a shape designed for both left- and right-handed users, it sits comfortably in the hand.