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Plastimo compasses
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Plastimo compasses

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Plastimo compasses are known for their quality and reliability, designed to endure harsh weather and conditions. With over 40 years of experience, the company emphasizes precision, durability, and style in its compass manufacturing.

Specifications
Plastimo compasses feature a sapphire for durability and precision, an anti-vibration system, Swiss-made components, a Viton® diaphragm for waterproofing, UV-resistant and shockproof plastic parts, and clear readability through dome transparency and fluid magnification.

Quality Assurance
Compasses undergo extensive quality control, including aging, vibration, temperature, and stability tests. Packaging is tested for durability, and final quality checks ensure compliance with European and ISO standards. A 5-year warranty is provided.

Manufacturing Process
Compasses are manually assembled for precision. Domes are individually inspected, compass cards are balanced manually, and printing is examined microscopically.

Choosing a Compass
Considerations include boat type, navigation program, compass size, and mounting type. Different card types offer various reading options, and design aesthetics enhance the boat's character.

Installation Options
Mounting options include flushmount, bracket, mini-binnacle, mast-mounting, and removable setups, each suited for specific boat configurations and user preferences.

Conclusion
Plastimo compasses are both functional and stylish, making them a preferred choice for sailors worldwide. Their commitment to quality and innovation ensures reliability.

Models and Features
The document details models like Offshore, Contest, and Mini-Contest, each designed for specific boat sizes and mounting options. Features include a "Vibration Absorber" system, UV-treated materials, and scratch-resistant domes.

Lighting
Integrated lighting provides even illumination, with most models featuring a 12 V bulb and some offering dual lighting options.

Installation
Compasses can be installed on horizontal or vertical surfaces, with options for flushmount or bracket-mount. Unique mounting solutions are available for inclined bulkheads.

Compensation and Adjustment
Most models include standard compensation, allowing adjustments without opening the compass. The flange-clip system facilitates easy access to compensation and lighting adjustments.

Watertight Construction
All models feature watertight construction with a Viton® diaphragm to handle fluid volume fluctuations, preventing bubble formation.

Materials and Durability
UV-ray treated parts and scratch-resistant domes ensure durability and longevity.

Recommendations
For optimal performance, install compasses away from magnetic interference sources. Regular checks and updates of deviation curves are recommended.

Compass Calibration and Compensation Procedures
Deviation Measurement: Compare readings from a handbearing compass and a steering compass to measure deviation. Establish a deviation curve by checking deviation every 30°.
Compass Compensation: Use a second compass as a reference and adjust the steering compass using screws to align with the reference compass. Create a new deviation table after compensation.

Compass Versions and Zones
Plastimo compasses are available in three versions for different global zones: Zone A for the Northern Hemisphere, Zone B for South Atlantic and Indian Ocean, and Zone C for South Pacific and Australia.

Product Listings
The document lists various compass models with part numbers for different zones, including Contest, Mini-Contest, Olympic, Horizon, and Offshore series, with variations in card color and type.
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Gilles Martin-Raget © Compasses

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Only the best will do ! For ultimate Quality, Plastimo selects the best components in order to ensure that your compass is a highly dependable instrument which willprovideyears of reliable service. • A sapphire eouips every compass : its hardness is a warranty for the long life and precision ofyour compass. • All Plastimo compasses feature an anti-vibration system, which ensures a minimal contact between the pivot born "Vibration absorber" device damps spinning caused by high-speed "precious" components are produced by Swiss clock-makers, worldwide famous for their legendary precision. • The...

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Pivot holder - Pivot bearing Index needles Lubber line Innovation stems from state-of-the-art research & development. For over 40years, the Plastimo Research and Development department has created and engineered extremely dependable compasses, combining top performance with stylish design. Building on the same development philosophy, our engineers now use the most sophisticated computer assisted design programs. To be allowed on your boat, a Plastimo compass must pass challenging quality control tests. Needless to say, all Plastimo compasses comply with the regulation... but Plastimo's stringent...

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For over 40 years, we have owed our position as market leader not only to our extensive range of 400 models, but also to our continuous effort to offer you such a top quality product that you never have chance to mention it, except than recommend it to a friend getting ready to equip his boat. Compass production is fully controlled in our Lorient (France) factory, including Iof course plastic injection engineering, Ion which Plastimo has built its worldwide Every compass card is balanced manually to ensure its perfect horizontality. This is an extremely delicate operation, requiring patient and...

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How to select your compass ? Selecting the best compass for your boat is extremely important, as the compass will be the helmsman's or pilot's navigation mate for many years. To help you choose, we suggest that you ask yourself the following simple but essential questions : What type of boat do you own ? Dinghy, cruising boat, racing boat, powerboat, kayak or yawl... You should know that the main differences between a sailboat and a powerboat (in terms of compass construction) are the heeling angle and the resistance to vibration and shocks. These technical elements are of course integrated in...

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Accessories Double reading : cockpit/cabin Protection cover 90° Compensation 90° Heelmeter 30° Lighting Top reading Flat card Front reading Type of card Top reading Card apparent diameter (mm) conical Front reading Removable On mast On clip 70 81 Box ** Flat card Conical or cylindrical card Lubber lines at 45° Indication of numerals/ cardinal points Conical or cylindrical card On bracket 6m 9m + to to 9 m 12 m 12 m Card Graduation Binnacle/mini-binnacle < to 6m Passenger Kayak/ vessel, rowing life saving boat boat Flushmount/vertical surface Racing Cruising Racing 9 to 12 m > 12 m Cruising Racing...

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COMPASS INSTALLATION ON BOARD horizontal surface This extra-flat version provides an excellent viewing angle and also reduces vibrations by absorbing them. On a powerboat, a flushmount compass is ideal for the fly bridge, the upper deck or the central steering compass will be ideally located on either side of the deck or mounted on Very popular on powerboats, I a bracket allows for swift and easy mounting whatever the location. It is particularly suitable on surfaces with awkward angles. generally be taken away for safe storage, which is a real plus on a powerboat with no cabin. dashboard compass...

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OFFSHORE® COMPASSES The Offshore 75 compass benefits from Plastimo's invaluable experience in compass engineering. Whatever the boat speed or vibrations, the Offshore 75 remains fully efficient, thanks to the exclusive "Vibration Absorber" system which guarantees an exceptional card stability in all conditions. Boat size Compass card Lubber line Supplied with Conical card graduated every 5° apparent 0 70 mm. Heading numerals every 30°. • Flushmount : on a horizontal, vertical or inclined surface. • Mini-binnacle : mounted on a horizontal surface thanks to a eli (supplied) ; compass is removable....

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• Card design guarantees accurate readings and safe navigation under all weather or light conditions. • Perfect stability of conical card, 70 mm apparent • Every card is balanced individually in our workshops. • Front reading : graduation every 5° and compact figures allow for easy reading. Lubber line Fluorescent orange, for instant Resistance to vibrations tested "Vibration Absorber" exclusive system : Minimal contact 'French official testing laboratory. Watertight construction • One-piece moulded flange and bowl. • Viton® diaphragm with extreme expansion and retraction capacity : compensates...

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Offshore 75 Basic Offshore®75 compass OFFSHORE 75 Basic, without lighting • ini-binnacle, M horizontal surface • racket-mount, B horizontal or vertical surface OFFSHORE 75, with lighting • lushmount F horizontal surface • lushmount/dashboard F vertical or 20 to 90° inclined surface Black card, white flange White : 49551 White : 52960 White card & flange Grey flange Black flange 48837 - 48833 48845 - • Mini-binnacle horizontal surface White : 48853 • Bracket-mount, horizontal   or vertical surface White : 48861 assorbimento tivo sistema di e di un innovato il test in modo positivo, prezzi dispon...

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Card Watertight construction • One-piece moulded flange and bowl. • Viton® diaphragm with extreme expansion and retraction capacity : compensates the fluctuations in fluid volume caused by differences in temperature and atmospheric pressure, preventing the formation of bubbles. • Moulded-in sunken head screws. Lubber line Orange, for instant recognition. Altair Yachts © Outstanding legibility under all weather and light conditions for optimum comfort and accurate readings. • Perfect stability of conical or flat card, 81 mm apparent diameter. • Every card is balanced individually in our workshops....

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