Binnacle -

: On modern sailboats, the binnacle often doubles as a pedestal for the steering wheel and houses electronic chartplotters, depth sounders, and engine controls.

In contemporary maritime use, the binnacle has evolved beyond a simple compass housing. binnacle

Draft a section on the of the word from the French habitacle . : On modern sailboats, the binnacle often doubles

One of the most recognizable designs is the Kelvin-White binnacle, which features two distinctive iron spheres—often called "Navigator’s Balls" or Flinders bars. : On modern sailboats