Compasses

Sailboats up to 9 m (30 ft).
Compass designed to match ideally the AdvanSea range of electronic instruments.
Features a Mini-Contest magnetic cell.

Mounting on vertical bulkhead :

• Compatible with drilling Ø of former model same size
• Fits any bulkhead thickness :
– standard thickness (40 mm max) : compass is secured with threaded rods
– thick or double bulkhead : compass is secured with Parker screws on both sides of the bulkhead.

Card
• Excellent readability : graduation every 5° and compact figures for easy reading.
• Cylindrical card, highly stable, apparent Ø 85 mm.

3 lubber lines : for dependable readings even when steering windward.

Sailboats 9 m and above (30 ft +).
The No. 1 sailboat compass worldwide : double reading, large crisp card and great looks in cockpit.
The Contest 101 is the benchmark-compass in the Plastimo range : millions of yachtsmen worldwide keep on the right course with their Contest compass.
Its exclusive mounting possibilities allow installation on all bulkheads, whatever the thickness.

Double reading : invented by Plastimo and still the favourite of millions of yachtsmen who appreciate to follow the course at all times, both from cockpit and cabin sides.

Dinghy, catamarans and sportsboats 8 to 12 m (26 to 40 ft).
The racing version of the legendary Contest 101, with a tactical card.

Combines the functions of :

Main steering compass, from card horizontal surface. Course is read from the lubber lines mounted in the lower part of the bowl
Tactical compass, from card vertical section (direct reading). Tactician-crew only needs to memorise one figure for the 3 legs of an olympic course.

Sailboats 9 m and above (30 ft+).
The perfect card stability and exceptional magnification of the Contest 130 provide an exceptional reading quality, night and day : the Contest 130 remains perfectly legible from a 5 m distance.
SOLAS-MED approved : also suitable for professional fishing boats and commercial vessels.

Traditional compass for small crafts.
Comes in a varnished wooden box with transparent plexiglas sliding lid.

Universal balance.

For small sailboats (less than 9 m / 30 ft).

Mini-B Olympic : for sailboats, features 3 lubber lignes.

No drilling in the deck is required : the binnacle is simply secured with 3 screws.
The compass cell can be removed instantly with one single twist, for quick storage and security.

Dinghy, sail or power cruiser up to 10 m (33 ft).

Multi-purpose compass : dinghy sailing, cruising, powerboating.
Thanks to its gimballed magnetic cell, the Mini-C adapts to any location on board, vertical or horizontal.
Installation is very easy :simply flushmounted, vertically on a bulkhead or horizontally on the dashboard or instrument pod.

Universal balance : round the world with one compass.

Features the legendary accuracy and legibility of the Contest card, with a smaller footprint on bulkhead or mast.
Ideal on agile sailboats and sportsboats up to 9 m (30 ft).

Powerboats 5 to 10 m (17 to 33 ft).
The famous Offshore compass with built-in articulated hood, most popular on open dayboats, RIB’s, power cruisers and catamarans.
Flush- or bracketmount, it adapts to all steering pods or dashboards and offers optimal readability.
Magnetic cell construction features shock absorbers for added resistance to vibrations and hull pounding.

Powerboats 8 to 12 m (26 to 40 ft).
Very compact flushmount compass.
Incorporates 3-section sliding cover.

Universal balance : round the world with one compass.

SOLAS-MED approved : equally suitable for professional fishing boats & commercial vessels.

Powerboats of 10 m and above (33 ft +).
The famous XXL Offshore compass with built-in articulated hood, mounted on most dayboats,RIB’s, power cruisers and catamaran..
Flush- or bracketmount, it adapts to all steering pods or dashboards and offers optimal readability.
Magnetic cell consruction for added resistance to vibrations and hull pounding.
SOLAS-MED approved : equally suitable for professional fishing boats & commercial vessels.