Plastimo Iris 50 Hand Bearing Compass
- Brand:
- Plastimo
- Part no:
- P63870
A small handbearing compass that Plastimo's 2022 catalog lists with 1-degree graduations, a 20-degree field of view, a weight of 105 g and photoluminescent lighting that needs no batteries. The same catalog sells it in zone versions (blue 63870 for Zones A and B, 21809 for Zone C), and some retailers list the blue as 21807, so check the part number and zone before you buy.
Our take
A good pick if you want a simple, battery-free hand-bearing compass for taking bearings from the cockpit or foredeck. The card is graduated every 1 degree, the 20 degree field of view helps in a seaway, and the photoluminescent light means no cells to replace. Skip it if you want a compass fixed to the boat, since this is a hand-held instrument. It comes in zone versions, so check you are buying the right one.
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Specifications
- Mount
- handbearing
- Illuminated
- Yes