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A range of compasses, previously produced by SESTREL are now manufactured and distributed 

by 

SIRS Navigation Ltd.

All Major compasses are now supplied in the New 'Major II' format featuring improvements in Performance, Magnetic Correction and Overall Style and Finish.

Accurate, steady and easy to read, the Major compass has proven its reliability over many years.

The Compass is used worldwide for leisure, commercial and military vessels and is ideal for medium to large sail or powered craft.

Used exclusively by the UK 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution', the compass has a proven track record in one of the most demanding environments.

       FEATURES 

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High Quality 

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Internally gimbled 'Easy-Read Card'. 

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High Performance 'Easy Adjust' magnetic correction system 

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'Heeling Error' Correction

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Fail-Safe dual bulb illumination. 

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Rugged construction for longer life. 

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3 year Warranty.

 

       OPTIONS

 

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Binnacle or 'Well-Fit' version.

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Special damped, 'speed version', for high speed craft .

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Southern Hemisphere Dip.

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12 or 24 volt red illumination.

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Rheostat dimming facility.

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Quadrantal correctors (for steel boats).

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 'Major II'  with Quadrantal Spheres

 

 

 

 

          'Major II'

            Binnacle Compass

             'Major II'

             'Well-Fit' Compass

           

BINNACLE Version
Code Colour Version
1225 Black Sail
1224 White Sail
1265 Black Speed

WELL-FIT Version
Code Colour Version
1222 Black Sail
1223 White Sail
1262 Black Speed
MAJOR BINNACLE 
(top photo)
WELL-FIT
Bowl Dia 178mm 178mm
Flange Dia 180mm 180mm
Height 240mm 155mm
Weight 5.2Kg 5Kg
Apparent Card Dia 152mm 152mm
Hole Dia - 155mm

Click here for spares diagram

of the Major Compass

 

 

Copied but never equaled, the Radiant handbearing compass is a high quality instrument which has full NATO Type Approval.

The liquid filled bowl produces a very steady reading allowing exceptionally accurate sights to be taken through the adjustable top prism.

The compass is extensively used by Aircraft Operators as a 'Landing Compass' in the task of "Aircraft Swinging"

FEATURES  

bulletHigh Quality, Simple and well balanced design. 
bullet 2 degree compass card notation. 
bullet High magnification - easy read display 
bulletRugged Brass construction for long life. 
bullet 3 year Warranty.

 

OPTIONS 

 
bulletCorrection Certification. 
bullet Calibration facility. 
bulletReverse Reading for 'Aircraft Swinging' operations
bulletStowage Case

 



Models available:
Code Colour Version
1686 Grey Beta light Illumination
1686R Grey Reversed reading version of type 1686
1686W White LED Illumination

 

 

 

 

RADIANT DATA
Bowl Dia 108mm
Height 215mm
Weight 1.36Kg
Card Dia 50mm

Click here for spares diagram of the Radiant Compass

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