Plastimo Contest 130 Stirrup Compasse

PLASTIMO Contest 130 Stirrup Compass

Category: Boats and equipment
Subcategory: Navigation

Navigate with unwavering confidence and master your course with the PLASTIMO Contest 130 Stirrup Compass, the world-renowned steering compass for sailboats 9 meters (30 ft) and over. Engineered for the serious sailor who demands precision, reliability, and exceptional readability, the Contest 130 is a benchmark in marine navigation, trusted by yachtsmen and racers around the globe. Its robust design and superior performance ensure you have a clear, steady heading, no matter the weather or sea conditions.

The key benefit of the Contest 130 lies in its exceptional stability and clarity. The unique stirrup-mounting design, combined with Plastimo´s exclusive vibration-absorber system, ensures the card remains perfectly stable and readable, even when punching through heavy seas or when engine vibrations are high. This means you get accurate, trustworthy readings at the most critical moments, reducing helm fatigue and enhancing safety.

Key Benefits:

* Unmatched Readability: Featuring a very large 127 mm apparent diameter and a high-contrast red flat card with clear 5° graduations, the compass provides an instant, at-a-glance reading from the helm, day or night.
* Professional-Grade Reliability: Boasting full SOLAS-MED 96/98 approval, this compass meets the most stringent international standards for safety and performance. It´s not just a piece of equipment; it´s a certified piece of life-saving gear.
* Superior Stability in All Conditions: The combination of the stirrup bracket and Plastimo´s vibration-absorption technology keeps the card steady and accurate, providing a dependable heading when other compasses might fail.
* Versatile Installation: The stirrup bracket allows for flexible bulkhead mounting on any vertical surface or an inclined bulkhead (10° to 25°). This versatility ensures optimal positioning for the best possible viewing angle from the steering position.
* Clear Night Navigation: Equipped with standard 12-24 V LED lighting, the compass is perfectly illuminated for safe and easy night passages, ensuring the card is brightly and evenly lit without causing glare.

Main Features:

* Designed specifically for sailboats from 9 meters (30 ft) in length.
* Large apparent card diameter for superior readability.
* High-visibility red flat card with double 5° graduation.
* Features return call markings every 30° for quick reference.
* Integrated 12-24 Volt LED illumination as standard.
* Includes a protective cover to shield the compass from UV rays and impacts when not in use.
* Flexible stirrup-style mounting for vertical or inclined bulkheads.
* Fully compliant with SOLAS-MED 96/98 international maritime standards.

Technical Specifications: Compasses

White Compass With Red Flat Card Mounting On Bracket.
* Model: Contest 130
* Apparent Card Diameter: 127 mm
* Card Type: Red flat card with double gradation (5° increments)
* Recommended Boat Size: Sailboats from 9 meters (30 ft)
* Lighting: Standard 12-24 V LED included
* Included Accessories: Protective cap, mounting bracket
* Homologation / Approval: SOLAS-MED 96/98