Hand Bearing Compass, Illuminated
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Using these precision marine hand bearing compasses, you can
easily obtain quick magnetic bearings on shore or floating objects.
Obtain a bearing simply by aligning front and rear sights on an
object and reading off bearing. Uses include quick bearing or
position set, determination of angular gain or loss on the
competition while racing, checking distance offshore, establishing
lee-bow set while cruising or racing in currents, drift vectoring
and plotting a line of position.
Both compasses feature a liquid-damped compass card graduated in
5° segments and a large, contoured handle. Lanyard and instructions
included.
The illuminated compass sports a solid-state LED with a positive
push-on switch.