Plastimo Mini-B Olympic Compass — Compact precision for agile sailboats

Navigate with confidence thanks to the Plastimo Mini-B Olympic, a compact binnacle-mount compass engineered for small sailboats and light craft. Its streamlined design delivers fast, steady headings and standout legibility while keeping installation simple and space‑saving. With a quick‑release compass cell for storage or anti‑theft peace of mind and smart steering aids for precise course keeping, the Mini-B Olympic brings professional reliability to everyday cruising and club racing. Choose the trusted performance of Plastimo and enjoy expert support from Stratosens.com.

Key Benefits and Applications

• Clear, quick reading at a glance — High‑contrast card and intuitive reference marks make it easy to confirm your heading in bright sun, low light or spray, reducing eye strain on long passages.
• Compact footprint for tight helms — The small binnacle body frees up space on crowded consoles and tiller pods, ideal for dayboats, trailer‑sailers and club racers where every centimetre counts.
• Confident steering with triple references — Three mobile lubber lines help you line up your target course, track wind shifts and hold a steady heading when steering to the telltales or a transit.
• Stable in chop and vibration — A shock‑damped pivot calms card motion so headings remain readable in wash, wake and pounding seas, improving accuracy when it matters most.
• Fast installation and easy upkeep — Secure the binnacle with just three screws and remove the compass cell with a quarter turn for safe storage, winterising or cockpit cover fitting.
• Purpose‑built for boats under 9 m — Optimised for small sailboats and lightweight craft, from dinghy cruisers to compact pocket cruisers and sportsboats.

Featured technical specifications

• Apparent card diameter — 90 mm for excellent readability without occupying excessive helm space.
• Lubber lines — 3 mobile lubber lines provide multiple, precise steering references for course holding and layline work.
• Mounting type — Mini‑binnacle surface mount secured with three screws, avoiding large cut‑outs and simplifying placement on small consoles.
• Removable compass cell — Quarter‑turn release allows quick removal for security, storage or maintenance.
• Card support — Pivot mounted on a shock‑absorbing system to stabilise the card and enhance heading accuracy.
• Compensation — Optional deviation compensation available to fine‑tune accuracy when installed near magnetic influences.
• Recommended boat length — Designed for sailboats and light craft up to 9 m.
• Plastimo catalogue reference — 17233 for the Mini‑B Olympic configuration.

Why the Mini-B Olympic is the perfect choice at Stratosens.com

At Stratosens.com, we specialise in weather and precision instruments, so you get more than a compass—you get expert guidance on selection, placement and calibration for your specific boat. We curate proven marine equipment with verified specifications and provide responsive support before and after your purchase, ensuring your Mini‑B Olympic delivers the accuracy, reliability and ease of use that discerning sailors expect.