Plastimo Mini Contest 2 Conic compass

PLASTIMO Mini Contest 2 Conic Compass: Unrivaled Navigation for Sailboats

Navigate with absolute confidence and precision with the PLASTIMO Mini Contest 2, the world-renowned benchmark for steering compasses on sailboats up to 9 meters (30 feet). As a vital piece of your navigation equipment, the Mini Contest 2 is engineered to provide exceptional readability, unwavering stability, and lasting durability, making it the go-to choice for discerning sailors and competitive racers alike. Its iconic design and superior performance ensure you always have a clear and reliable heading, no matter the conditions.

The standout feature of the Mini Contest 2 is its unique conical card, which delivers outstanding readability from any angle. Whether you are at the helm or viewing from the cockpit, the large, clear digits and 5° graduations are visible at a glance, eliminating guesswork and allowing for quick, accurate course corrections. This design is particularly effective in reducing parallax error, ensuring the heading you see is the heading you get.

Key Benefits:

* Exceptional Readability: The conical card design, combined with an apparent diameter of 81 mm, offers a crystal-clear view of your heading from both above and from a distance, perfect for the dynamic environment of a sailboat cockpit.
* Superior Card Stability: Engineered for the marine environment, the Mini Contest 2 features a vibration absorber system with a jewel and pivot, ensuring the card remains remarkably stable and easy to read, even in rough seas and high-speed conditions.
* Versatile and Secure Mounting: Designed for vertical bulkhead mounting, it fits seamlessly into most cockpit layouts. An optional mast mounting kit is also available, providing flexibility for optimal placement on your vessel.
* Accurate Tacking: Equipped with three high-visibility lubber lines at 45°, this compass makes monitoring your course and calculating tacks effortless and precise.
* Ready for Night Navigation: Integrated 12-24V LED lighting illuminates the card with a soft, non-glaring light, ensuring perfect legibility during night passages without compromising your night vision.

Main Features:

* Exclusive conical card graduated every 5° for optimal readability.
* Apparent card diameter of 81 mm.
* Three lubber lines positioned at 45° for easy course monitoring.
* Excellent heeling tolerance for consistent accuracy on a tack.
* Integrated 12-24V LED lighting for clear night-time viewing.
* Vibration absorber pivot and jewel assembly for a perfectly stable card.
* Supplied with a protective sun cover to prevent UV damage and prolong its life.

Technical Specifications:

* Product Type: Compasses
* Card: Conical card with 5° graduations, heading numerals every 30°
* Apparent Card Diameter: 81 mm
* Mounting: Vertical bulkhead (standard). Optional mast mounting kit available.
* Lubber Lines: 3 lubber lines, at 45°
* Heeling Tolerance: +/- 30°
* Lighting: 12-24 V LED included
* Homologation: ISO 25862 compliant
* Supplied with: Protective cover, drilling template, fasteners

Equip your boat with the PLASTIMO Mini Contest 2 Conic Compass and experience the peace of mind that comes from using a navigation instrument trusted by sailors around the globe. Its blend of innovative design, robust construction, and flawless performance makes it an indispensable asset for safe and efficient sailing. Set your course with certainty