Plastimo Iris 100 Compass

Plastimo Iris 100 Compass: Versatile and Reliable Marine Navigation

Navigate with absolute confidence and precision with the Plastimo Iris 100 Compass, an essential piece of navigation equipment for every mariner. Designed for sailors and boaters who demand reliability, versatility, and durability, the Iris 100 is more than just a compass; it´s a trusted partner on the water. Whether you´re charting a course on a sailboat, finding your way on a powerboat, or taking bearings from a sea kayak, its innovative design and robust construction make it the superior choice for all your marine adventures.

The standout benefit of the Iris 100 lies in its unparalleled versatility. It functions flawlessly as both a fixed course compass and a portable handbearing compass. This dual-purpose capability eliminates the need for multiple instruments, saving space and money. Its unique clip-on bracket system allows for instant installation and removal, enabling you to move it to the most convenient location on your boat or take it with you for onshore sightings. The installation possibilities are virtually limitless, offering a secure fit on any surface, regardless of inclination—be it vertical, horizontal, upside-down, or on a mast.

Engineered to withstand the harsh marine environment, the Iris 100 is built for longevity. Its legendary accuracy is protected by a soft, shock-absorbent rubber casing that provides exceptional protection against bumps, drops, and vibrations. Should it ever go overboard, its floating design ensures it can be easily retrieved, giving you peace of mind during rough passages. The accuracy and smooth operation are guaranteed by Plastimo’s renowned pivot and hard stone construction, a testament to decades of marine engineering excellence.

Compasses

The Plastimo Iris 100 stands out in the marine compasses category by brilliantly merging the functionality of a bulkhead or binnacle-mount course compass with the portability of a high-precision handbearing compass. Its conical card features a clever dual-reading system, allowing the user to read the course directly from the cockpit view and also from a top-down horizontal view, making it exceptionally user-friendly for taking bearings. The gimballed magnetic set ensures the card remains perfectly horizontal, providing a stable and accurate reading even when the boat is heeling or pitching in heavy seas. This combination of features makes it an indispensable tool for coastal and offshore navigation.

Discover the detailed features that make the Iris 100 a sailor´s favorite:

BLUE IRIS COMPASS.

It is a course compass which can also be used to take bearings.

It can be taken away and moved around the boat, it is simply clipped on a smooth edge bracket, designed not to catch sails or hurt fingers.

It can be installed on any inclination or position: vertical, horizontal, laying flat, upside down.

A soft rubber casing provides efficient protection against shocks.

Conical card with double reading (direct and horizontal).

Gimballed magnetic set: the card remains perfectly horizontal, whatever the angle of the compass installation.

2 mobile lubber lines.

Legendary Plastimo pivot and hard stone guarantee the accuracy and the durability.

Floating.

Weight 295 g.

Technical Specifications
* Type: Dual-purpose course and handbearing compass
* Card Design: Conical card with 1° graduations
* Mounting System: Removable smooth edge clip-on bracket
* Lubber Lines: 2, mobile
* Core: Gimballed magnetic set for horizontal stability
* Protection: Shock-resistant soft rubber casing
* Buoyancy: Floating
* Weight: 295 g