Dirigo, in Latin meaning "I Guide" or "I Direct", is the trade name of
the Dirigo Compass Company, which has been established in the Seattle,
Washington area continuously since 1907. During this long period, many
thousands of these compasses and accessories have been furnished to the
commercial fleets of the world.
Dirigo Compasses are manufactured to the specific needs of commercial
boat operators for a quality instrument that is rugged, accurate, and
dependable, yet economical in both the initial purchase and upkeep. Every
compass is handcrafted from the highest quality materials available, inspected
and tested every step of the way though manufacturing and assembly processes.
Dirigo Compasses are of the flat top glass configuration, as versus
spherical dome compasses used by most manufacturers.
Dirigo STANDARD Marine Compasses are available in
3", 4", 5", & 6" card diameters.
Availability:
- 3" Presentation Compass: solid hand crafted finger-jointed
mahogany box, polished bronze cover and gimbal. The Presentation Compass
with Box is very attractive and would compliment any boat, home, or
office.
- 3" Standard Compass: w/gimbal, w/box.
- 4", 5", & 6" Standard Compasses: w/gimbal, w/box, w/bracket,
w/bracket & spheres, w/binnacle, w/binnacle & spheres.
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Dirigo ALNICO V
Marine Compasses are available in 4", 5", & 6" card diameters.
(Two extra strength Alnico V magnets, up to 9 times stronger than standard
magnets, are used for quicker, steadier readings). Internal lighting is
available in 12, 24, & 32 volts.
Availability:
- 4", & 5" ALNICO Compasses: w/gimbal, w/box, w/bracket,
w/bracket & spheres, w/binnacle, w/binnacle & spheres.
- 6" ALNICO Compass: w/gimbal, w/bracket, w/bracket & spheres,
w/binnacle, w/binnacle & spheres.
The Dirigo PILOT Marine Compasses (same as ALNICO V compass, with special configured base for
auto pilot pick up) are available for use with most auto pilot manufacturers
such as Sperry, Wagner, Com-Nav, Robertson, Furuno, Cetrek, where a
heavy duty dependable magnetic compass is required to drive the pilot
system. All compasses come with a light - specify voltage (12, 24, &
32). The compass base is threaded for specific auto pilot pickups (specify
auto pilot manufacturer).
Availability:
- 4", 5" & 6" PILOT Compasses: w/gimbal, w/box, w/bracket,
w/bracket & spheres, w/binnacle, w/binnacle & spheres.
Key to choosing a compass is its repair ability. All Dirigo
Compasses are 100% repairable. As a fully authorized sales and service
facility for Dirigo Compasses, Andrews Compass Service provides quick
turn around times for repairs. Andrews Compass Service also offers competitive
prices on sales of Dirigo Compasses.
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