Davis Hand Bearing Compass - Illuminated [215]

Hand Bearing Compasses: With these high - precision marine hand bearing compasses, quickly get magnetic bearings of shore or floating objects. Just align the front and rear sights on an object and read the bearing. It's great for quick bearings, position setting, measuring angular gain or loss in races, checking offshore distance, setting lee - bow in currents, drift vectoring, and plotting position lines. The compass has a liquid - damped compass card graduated in 5° segments and a large, contoured handle. It comes with a lanyard and instructions. The illuminated version has a solid - state LED with a push - on switch. Specifications: Backlight: Yes. Box Dimensions: 2'H x 6'W x 10'L, Weight: 0.45 lbs. UPC: 011698021505. Quick Guide (pdf)

Using the Davis Hand Bearing Compass is easy. To get a bearing, simply align the front and rear sights on the object you want to measure. Then you can read the bearing right off the compass. When you're in a race, it helps you figure out if you're gaining or losing angularly compared to the competition. And when cruising or racing in currents, it's useful for setting the lee - bow. As for the illuminated feature, just press the push - on switch to turn on the solid - state LED. Keep in mind that when you're not using the compass, store it in a dry place to avoid damage to the liquid - damped compass card. Also, handle it gently as the contoured handle is designed for a good grip but the compass is still a precision instrument. Periodically check the lanyard for any signs of wear and tear, and if the instructions get dirty, you can refer to the quick guide in the PDF format.