Plastimo Mini-Contest AdvanSea Compass — compact precision for sailboats up to 9 m

The Plastimo Mini-Contest AdvanSea brings professional-grade heading control to compact cockpits. Its high-contrast cylindrical card with an apparent diameter of 85 mm delivers crisp, instant readability from the helm, while three 45° lubber lines help you hold an accurate course when beating upwind. Engineered for reliability at sea with a watertight, UV-treated construction and integrated illumination, this bulkhead compass blends a modern AdvanSea aesthetic with the trusted Contest legacy. Choose the Mini-Contest AdvanSea at Stratosens.com to upgrade your navigation with a compact, elegant and confidence-inspiring instrument.

Key Benefits and Applications

• Clear heading at a glance — The cylindrical, high-contrast card and bold numerals provide rapid course confirmation in bright sun, overcast skies or at night.
• Confident upwind steering — Three lubber lines set at 45° support precise tacking angles and stable steering on racing starts or tight coastal legs.
• Reliable in real marine conditions — A tough, scratch‑resistant dome, UV‑treated components and a bubble‑preventing diaphragm maintain clarity and accuracy season after season.
• Compact footprint, maximum visibility — The Mini-Contest profile saves space on small to medium sailboats while preserving the generous apparent card diameter for outstanding legibility.
• Fast retrofit and installation — Supplied with a drilling template, protective cover and mounting hardware, and compatible with prior Mini-Contest cut‑outs for a clean upgrade.
• Compliance you can trust — Built to stringent standards so you navigate with the assurance of a proven marine instrument.

Featured technical specifications

• Recommended boat length — Sailboats up to 9 m.
• Compass card — Black cylindrical card, apparent diameter 85 mm, graduated every 5°, heading numerals every 30°.
• Lubber lines — 3 high‑visibility lubber lines at 45° for dependable reference on either tack.
• Heeling meter — 45–0–45° heel indication with easy‑to‑read marks for quick trim and balance checks.
• Lighting — Integrated 12 V illumination for night sailing and low‑light conditions.
• Mounting — Flush‑mount on vertical bulkhead; fits standard bulkheads up to 40 mm with threaded rods, and thick or double bulkheads using opposing screws.
• Seaworthy build — One‑piece moulded flange and front dome, watertight construction, UV‑treated and scratch‑resistant dome.
• Fluid management — Elastic diaphragm compensates temperature and pressure changes to prevent bubbles and preserve card stability.
• Included in the box — Protective cover, drilling template and threaded rods for installation.
• Standards — Compliant with ISO 613.

Why Mini-Contest AdvanSea is the perfect choice for your boat

Pairing the iconic Contest accuracy with a sleek AdvanSea look, the Mini-Contest AdvanSea gives you big‑compass readability in a compact form factor that installs easily on modern bulkheads. Order from Stratosens.com to benefit from expert guidance in marine and precision instruments, carefully curated products, and a description tailored to European SI units for straightforward, error‑free selection and installation.