Leisure Marine

The leisure market consists of both small and large non-commercial pleasure craft, including kayaks, dinghies, rigid inflatables, power boats, personal water craft and sailboats operating offshore, in coastal waters and inland waterways.

SOLAS Marine can supply a wide range of marine compasses to suit the leisure market. From small surface mounted compasses through flush and bracket mounted units to large binnacle compasses, we will have a compass to suit your application.

All models conform to ISO 25862 and have Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 96/98/EC type approval (The C3 series is excluded from the type approval).

Dinghies and RIBS

The dinghy and ridged inflatable market comprises of the smallest craft in the leisure sector. Although these craft are usually operated with costal waters a magnetic compass is still an essential piece of equipment. The high manoeuvrability of these craft can often temporarily disorientate the helmsman if a number of turns are made in quick succession, especially if made in choppy water. A small magnetic compass is all that is required to get back on the correct course.

The Autonautic C3 and C12/110 series are ideal for this application, both compasses are small, robust and lightweight.

Both compasses come in a range of colours and the C12/110 is available with either flat or conical card - a tactical card is also available for the serious dinghy racer. The C3 is a particular favourite for this market as the surface mounting allows for easy installation - no large aperture is required, only three small holes to accept the fixing screws.

Dinghies and RIBS

Sailboat Cruising

SOLAS Marine can provide compasses to cover the full range of leisure sailing boats, from the smallest trailer sailer to a 100ft schooner and everything in between.

Although some may feel that the magnetic compass has been superseded by modern electronics, there can be no greater satisfaction than arriving at a destination having used nothing but wind, chart and compass.

All Autonautic class B compasses are suitable for installation in a sailing vessel, however, the C15 binnacle compass, C10 Bulkhead compass and the flush mount C12 Plus are particularly popular in the sailboat market.

Sailboat Cruising

Motorboat Cruising

For competitive racers Autonautic have produced the C12/110-0016 - based on the proven C12/110 range of compasses, this model is supplied with a tactical compass card.

The tactical scale and clear readability provide a competitive advantage by allowing easy detection of wind shifts. The card is divided into four coloured sections (red, green blue and black) each number 0 to 5 (15 degree increments) delineated with 5 degree markings. 45 degree lubber lines allow easy reading from the rail when the compass is centrally mounted.

Motorboat Cruising

Sailboat Racing

For competitive racers Autonautic have produced the C12/110-0016 - based on the proven C12/110 range of compasses, this model is supplied with a tactical compass card.

The tactical scale and clear readability provide a competitive advantage by allowing easy detection of wind shifts. The card is divided into four coloured sections (red, green blue and black) each number 0 to 5 (15 degree increments) delineated with 5 degree markings. 45 degree lubber lines allow easy reading from the rail when the compass is centrally mounted.

Sailboat Racing

Featured Leisure Marine Products

C3 Surface Mount Compass

C3 Surface Mount Compass

The C3 series is an ideal compass for dinghies, kayaks and rigid inflatables.

The compass has a 65mm conical card which is easily viewed at any angle. Illumination is optional.

As the compass is surface mounted it is easy it install on any horizontal surface. No aperture is required in the mounting surface.
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C9 Bulkhead Compass

C9 Bulkhead Compass

The C9 bulkhead compass with integral clinometer is a stylish and compact compass.

Having an inbuilt clinometer makes this compass ideal for any craft whose heel angle needs to be monitored.

The compass has an 85mm conical card within a body diameter of only 114mm providing a very space efficient design.
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CHE Binnacle Compass

CHE Binnacle Compass

With its 140mm card, the CHE is one of the largest compasses available for the leisure market.

This model can also be supplied with soft iron correctors, so is suitable for steel hulled vessels.

This compass is available with two styles of binnacle which allow several mounting options; deck, console or steering pedestal.
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C12 Tactical Compass

C12 Tactical Compass

For those looking to gain a competitive advantage the C12 tactical compass is a good choice.

In addition to standard headings, the 85mm card is divided into 4 quadrants delineated in 5 degree increments.

The design of the tactical card assists in determining wind shifts (lifts and headers) and thus ensuring the most efficient course is navigated.
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