29407
Specifically designed for racing catamarans.
Developed by Plastimo, in cooperation with the French Tornado Olympic Team, this compass allows the tactician to make a simpler use of the compass when racing.
With the Tornado compass,
you sail according to true wind whatever the circumstances, whether down-wind
or close-hauled.
The figure read in front of the lubber line is always the true wind azimuth,
thanks to the colour stripes of the card and to the lubber lines position.
Racing is immensely simplified : no more calculations ; the only thing to
do is to read the wind axis.
So many racing data contained in such a small instrument make the Tornado compass an outstanding technical achievement. The Tornado compass takes after other hi-tech compasses developed by Plastimo for top racers and then produced in regular series for the "standard" racing yachtsmen.
Technical specifications
Compass installation
Installation via a bracket to be riveted (Ø
0.2" rivets).
17257
This pair of compasses
is an ingenious development allowing the racing sailor to easily read the
true wind direction from his compass when sailing to windward.
Developed in conjunction with international top racers, they are the ideal
compasses for any yachtsman who wants to take maximum advantage of wind shifts
when racing to windward.
Principle
Most races are won sailing
close-hauled. On this point of sailing, the crew must take advantage of every
variation in wind direction. The main advantage of "The Tacticians"
is to allow the true wind direction to be read when beating on starboard or
port tack.
Wind oscillations (lifts or knocks), average and extreme changes in wind direction
may then be easily taken into account when deciding racing tactics.
Technical specifications
The "Tacticians"
include 2 compasses to be flush mounted : red card compass to port, green
card compass to starboard.
The external graduation on the card of one compass is turned 180° relative
to the other.
17235
Designed for small sailing boats less 30 ft.
Binnacle mounted, the casing is secured with 3 stainless steel screws ; no drilling in the deck is required, only 3 holes for the screws. The compass can be easily removed with one single twist, for quick storage and security.
HOW TO CHOOSE A TACTICAL COMPASS?
The operation principle common to all racing compasses is to help the tactician or helmsman use and take maximum advantage of every wind shift. Depending on the type of navigation programme, racing compasses can be defined by 3 steering modes:
Plastimo offers 3 types of racing compasses, which correspond to those 3 steering modes and thus answear all racers' needs:
A - Tactical compasses, featuring the famous Plastimo 4-colour sectored card: 5 compass models to cover all mounting requirements.
B - Tacticians compasses
C - Tornado compass for racing multihulls
Specifically designed for racers, this range of compasses has been developed by Plastimo in cooperation with the world 's top racers, with a view to helping you take maximum advantage of wind shifts, and thus save those few precious seconds that make the whole difference in racing tactics. Plastimo is the only compass manufacturer offering a 5-year warranty.
17250
25479
Designed for sailing boats of 26 to 40 ft.
The tactical version of the Contest 101 compass fills two different and complementary functions :
1. Main steering compass
on the horizontal part of the card.
Reading of the course from the lubber lines mounted in the lower part
of the bowl.
2. Tactical compass
on the vertical part of the card.
Direct reading. One only needs to memorise one figure for the three legs of
an olympic course.
Supplied with protective
cover
Black flange: 35765
Vertical or horizontal
flushmount installation.
Blue: 31257
Yellow:
(shown) Discontinued
The tactical version of
the Iris compass combines three different and complementary functions :
In addition, the Iris 100 is designed for installation in any position : horizontal, vertical, flat or even upside down. It can be taken away for storage, and moved to any convenient location on the boat : simply clip the shock-proof soft rubber casing to the bracket, a smooth-edge base that won't snag sails, lines or fingers.
The ideal partner for racers : the Iris 100 weighs less than 300 grammes, it floats and is protected against shocks by a soft rubber casing.
Supplied complete with protection padded pouch, bracket and assembly screws.
Order extra brackets for additional compass "stations".
Additional bracket: 22477
Technical specifications