Description
Sailboats up to 9 metres (30 ft). To match the new cockpit designs, Plastimo has revamped the Mini Contest, one of its historic most popular compasses. The latest born in the range, the Mini Contest boasts a more modern look and a new conical card for improved reading comfort. Card • Excellent readability whatever the weather conditions and light. • Conical, highly stable, 81-mm apparent diameter. • Individually balanced. • Graduation every 5° and compact figures for easy reading. 3 lubber lines For dependable readings even when steering windward. Watertight construction • One-piece moulded flange and front dome. • Viton® diaphragm with extreme expansion and retraction capacity : compensates the fluctuations in fluid volume caused by differences in temperature and atmospheric pressure, thus preventing the formation of bubbles. Materials • All parts fully UV-ray treated. • Scratch resistant dome. Lighting 12V-bulb integrated in the front flange, spreading the illumination evenly over dome and card, and preventing eye strain and fatigue at night. Easy access to the light bulb from the front of the compass. Mounting Vertical bulkhead : • Mini Contest 2 is compatible with Mini Contest drilling Ø. • Fits any bulkhead thickness : - standard thickness (40 mm max) : the compass is secured with threaded rods - thick or double bulkhead : the compass is secured with Parker screws on both sides of the bulkhead. MINI-CONTEST Boat length Up to 9 metres (30ft) Card Conical red card graduated every 5°, 81-mm apparent Ø Heading numerals every 30°. Mounting • On vertical bulkhead. • On the mast (with the optional mast mounting kit). Lubber lines 3 lubber lines, at 45°. Heelmeter Graduated every 10°. Compensation Optional Lighting 1 x12V white bulb supplied as standard Supplied with Protective cover, drilling template, threaded rods. Approval Complies with ISO 613, SOLAS MED 96-98