Plastimo Mini-Contest Marine Compass White/Red Card Bulkhead Mount RWB8055 RWB8055

Plastimo Mini-Contest Marine Compass White/Red Card Bulkhead Mount RWB8055

White bulkhead-mount compass for sailboats up to 9 metres, with an 81mm red conical front-reading card. Suitable for any bulkhead thickness. The Mini-Contest is a compact sailing-compass option with a front-reading card and a bulkhead-mount format. Its display, lubber lines and heel-angle indication bring several sailing reference features into one instrument. Choose the body colour to suit the installation while checking the mounting space and access needed for the complete compass, rather than judging fit from the visible face alone.

Choosing and using this product

Compare the bulkhead position with the line of sight from the cockpit before choosing this compass. The red front-reading card and exterior colour are specific selection details; confirm both when matching a replacement to the boat. Measure the existing opening and available space against the current installation template instead of using the apparent card diameter as a cut-out size. Check access from both sides of the mounting area and ensure that surrounding fittings do not obstruct the display or protective cover. The optional mast bracket provides a different mounting approach, but it is a separate accessory and should be matched to the exact model. Keep likely sources of magnetic interference away from the installation and follow Plastimo's instructions for checking the compass after fitting. If compensation is required, confirm the correct optional component rather than assuming it is included. Check the lighting connection against the boat's electrical supply and protect the wiring route. Familiarise yourself with the lubber lines and heel-angle indication before using the instrument while sailing. Keep the cover available when the compass is not in use, and inspect the mount and viewing surfaces during routine preparation.

Product details

• Product code: RWB8055.
• 5-degree graduations
• Three lubber lines at 45 degrees; heel-angle clinometer
• 12/24V LED lighting and protective cover included
• Optional mast bracket SP652 and compensator SP632
• UV-treated parts
• Universal global balance for worldwide use
• 5-year limited warranty; catalogue specifies SOLAS-MED 96/98 approval.
• Round Mini-Contest drawing: face diameter 128 mm and overall face height 134 mm.
• Side drawing: front projection 61 mm; rear projection 66 mm; dome diameter 88 mm.
• Rear assembly drawing: through-body dimension 77.8 mm and rear-cover projection 57.5 mm.
• Body and fixing dimensions describe the catalogue drawing, not a cut-out template; confirm the current Plastimo installation template before cutting.