Yes, it looks like it doesn't, which is strange because it used to have a pretty cool 0 to 20 scale that, for example, showed 4 on one tack if it showed 14 on the other. Worked nicely on my 505 a long time ago. The CarbonParts seems to have a similar system but it's divided differently, and should really read the same on both tacks. Looks neat and light, and would be my choice if I wanted a compass on the Laser.
I don't think a Laser points that well, but even if it did, having the lubber lines at a 110° angle (instead of 90°) should compensate for that. As the CarbonParts is specifically designed for the Laser, I would expect they've figured out all this.... this will be only applicable for the boats whose closed hold angle is 45 degree against the wind. In laser, I measure the angle is about 35 degree, so this may not applicable for laser.
Could you please give the link? Can't find much here: You searched for compass - Rooster blogRooster has an excellent article on compass sailing ...
Do you mean the small variation between different conditions? Because this is what they say themselves (emphasis mine): We have a tactical scale that is sectored into four different coloured sections with numbers ranging from 0-5. This makes remembering a particular number much easier and works regardless of what tack you are on.No the numbers will not equal on port and starboard tacks.
CarbonParts: 260 g (their website)I can't remember the exact weights but I think the carbon parts version is 1/2 the weight.
Thats the same card used in the Carbon Parts compass so my review follows for this one as well. It does take a little sharper eyes than the larger compasses would require. Still, I was surprised on how readable it was. 5 degree shifts are harder to notice but generally the simplicity of the numbers (only 1-5) allow for less clutter. For what it's worth 90% of the world's top Laser sailors use this compass card.I do believe the Tactical compass cards, like the Plastimo tactical, should read the same number tack to tack. There are actually 6 units on each quadrant, 15deg. per unit.
So if you are tacking through 90 deg.s you should hit the same number on each tack...
I've been looking at the Plastimo Iris 100 tactical. Anyone tried this unit? My main concern is that it's small and might be hard to read, and the card would excessively bounce around
in rougher conditions.
Thanks Toshi for kicking off this thread. Would be interesting to know the following:
1) Which compass (if any) did you go with?
I bought Nexus 103RE
2) Are you happy with it?
Yes, I am happy with it
3) What compass was most popular at the recent Masters Worlds in Mexico?
I saw many Nexus 103RE. I do not remember if I saw CarbonParts compass.
4) How to mount the compass to the deck? It's unclear from looking at this page: carbon parts compass laser compass ...
I'm looking for a way to mount the compass on a charter boat without drilling or gluing anything to the deck.