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Compasses

Suunto offers a wide selection of compasses with configurations to suit your specific requirements. The range includes compasses suitable for powerboats, large and small sailing boats, small boats and kayaks and hand bearing compasses and accessories.

Suunto Marine Compass model identification codes
The first letter is the type of compass:

B = Bulkhead mounting compass
F = Flush (horizontal) fitting compass
C = Compass with bracket for mounting on bulkhead panel or ceiling
D = Binnacle compass, to be mounted either on a pedestal, binnacle or on deck
K = Global balancing

The Model number = the ‘apparent size' of compass card in mm
 
DR = Direct Reading
SH
= Southern Hemisphere Compass
SEC = Sector compass card for racing
TAC = Compass card with 5° Tactical Graduations.
 
B/ W/ P/ Y = Colours. Black (B) / White (W) / Polished (P) / Yellow (Y)

Geographical Balancing Zones

Suunto compasses are balanced for five geographical zones.   Zone 5:  Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica.

The vertical intensity and direction of earth's magnetic field, the inclination, influences the horizontal plane of a compass needle according to the latitude where it is used. Due to this inclination, the compasses must be balanced for several zones in order to keep the needle in horizontal position
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The Suunto range of marine compasses available in Australia can be seen in the
           Suunto Marine Compass Catalogue
For full Suunto compass product details online click here

We would be happy to assist you in the selection of the right compass for your needs.


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116mm Compass Models suitable for sailing boats or power boats, flush or binnacle mount. Product Details
135mm Compass The renowned Suunto 135-series is the first choice of participants in offshore races with its durability, superior readability and global balancing. Product Details
165mm Compass The largest and steadiest Suunto compass, designed to fulfill the toughest conditions. Product Details
95mm Compass Models suitable for sailing boats or power boats, flush, bracket or bulkhead mount. Product Details
C-66 Compass Super vibration dampening properties have made this the compass of choice on many small powerboats and high speed Ribs. Product Details
 

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