When Plastimo invented the double reading compass, it was a major innovation which allowed the yachtsman to follow his course from the cockpit and the cabin. The Contest 101 goes a step further : its exclusive mounting possibilities on any bulkhead -whatever the thicknessand its aesthetics allow the Contest 101 to adapt perfectly to today's yachts, both in terms of engineering technique and glamorous design.
Every compass card is balanced manually to ensure its perfect horizontality. This is an extremely delicate operation, requiring patient and scrupulous craftsmanship which only years of experience can bring. Universal balance : around the world with one compass. The model for inclined bulkhead is designed for a bulkhead tilted by 10 to 25° from vertical. The card remains fully efficient, even with a very high angle of pitch.
Double reading : from cockpit and cabin.
Compass card : double graduation : horizontal and vertical. graduated every 5°, heading numerals every 30°.
Mounting : comes as standard in a bulkhead version (vertical or 10-25° inclined bulkhead). Can be mast-mounted with the addition of optional mast-mounting kit.
Lubber lines : 3 lubber lines, at 45°.
Heelmeter : graduated every 10°.
Lighting : 12-24 V LED
Supplied with protection cover, drilling template.
Options & accessories Spare protection cover : 25332 Mast mounting kit : 39201 Compensation : 17673 Bezel for Contest 101: Black : 26891, White : 26892, Blue : 26893
