Davis Instruments Hand Bearing Compass

Navigate with confidence and precision using the DAVIS INSTRUMENTS Hand Bearing Compass, an essential piece of equipment for any mariner´s navigation kit. Designed for sailors, powerboaters, and kayakers alike, this compass provides a reliable, non-electronic method for determining your position and charting a course. It stands as a testament to classic, dependable marine navigation, proving invaluable as both a primary navigational tool on smaller vessels and a critical backup system on larger, electronically-equipped boats. When GPS fails or power is lost, this hand bearing compass ensures you can still safely find your way.

Engineered for quick, intuitive use even in challenging sea conditions, the Davis Hand Bearing Compass simplifies the complex task of taking sightings. Its straightforward operation is a key advantage for navigators of all skill levels.

Allows quick magnetic bearings on shore or floating objects.

Simply align front and rear sights on the object and read off bearing.

Features:

stable liquid-damped compass card graduated in 5º segments bold graduations every 15º for easy reading large contoured handle angled forward for added control.

This lightweight compass includes a lanyard and instructions.

Illuminated version features high-efficiency lifetime LED system which floods compass capsule and sight vane with soft light.

Includes batteries.



The exceptional stability of the compass card is a standout benefit. The liquid damping ensures that the card remains steady, providing a readable and accurate bearing even when the boat is pitching and rolling in rough waters. This prevents the frustrating "compass spin" common in lower-quality models, allowing you to take a sight with confidence. The clarity of the card, with its bold markings, further enhances readability at a glance, reducing eye strain and minimizing the chance of error. The ergonomic design, featuring a large, contoured handle, provides a firm and comfortable grip for steady aiming.

For navigators who venture out after dusk or in low-light conditions, the illuminated version of the Davis Hand Bearing Compass is an absolute game-changer. It incorporates a sophisticated, high-efficiency LED that bathes the compass card and sightline in a soft, non-glaring light. This ensures perfect readability without compromising your night vision. The long-lasting LED system is designed for a lifetime of use, making nighttime and pre-dawn navigation safer and more accurate than ever before.

Attribute: Compasses

Technical Specifications:

* Damping: Stable, liquid-damped system
* Compass Card: Graduated in 5-degree segments
* Readability: Bold graduations marked every 15 degrees for quick reading
* Ergonomics: Large, contoured handle angled forward for superior control and stability
* Portability: Lightweight design with included security lanyard
* Illumination (Illuminated Version): High-efficiency, lifetime LED system
* Power (Illuminated Version): Batteries included