SILVA MARINE RACING COMPASS 103RE (RACING ELITE)
Thank you for choosing a 103RE, Racing Elite compass. 103RE is a high quality compass for sail
racing, including the unique offset racing scale. Also cruisers who want to read the course from
the rail will enjoy this compass featuring a very clear scale, stable card and simplicity of use.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
THE COMPASS CARD HAS 3 SCALES WITH 3 LUBBERLINES
1. Top scale 360°, read against the back central lubber line on downwind.
2. Starboard green 360° edge scale, offset 40° anti clockwise from top scale, read against
starboard lubber line on starboard tack.
3. Port red 360° edge scale, which is offset 40° clockwise from top scale, read against port
lubber line or port tack.
The two front lubber lines are also offset 40°, from the central lubber line.
The offset edge scales and front lubber lines, allows the helmsman to read the course from
the normal position in the boat, on the rail usually slightly aft and to the windward side of the
compass. This makes it possible to read the course from 3 positions in the boat!
MEMORY ARROWS
The green starboard arrow and red port arrow on the compass housing, are to remind you
to tack from starboard bow if the course decreases, and tack from port bow if the course
increases.
THE PACKAGING INCLUDES
• Compass unit
• Mounting kit
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• 12V “stick on” illumination (Art no. 34479)
• Compensator (Art no. 34472)
MOUNTING
103RE is designed for horizontal mounting on dinghies like the Laser below the mast, and
therefore has a hole for the cunningham or downhauls.
The mounting kit includes screws, mounting moulding and template for mounting where
needed.
COMPENSATION
If the deviation is more than 5°, compensation is recommended. For the compensation proce-
dure, see the instructions supplied with the optional compensator.
Since magnetic conditions in a boat are liable to change, we recommend checking the compass
once a year, and always after installation of equipment which might affect the compass.
MAINTENANCE
To clean the compass use mild soap solution only and a soft cloth. Do not use strong solvents,
which may damage the plastic. When not in use we recommend that you demount the compass
and store it in room temperature.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type of compass:
Dinghy racing compass
Illumination:
Optional (Art no. 34479 )
Lubber lines:
Yes, centre (back) and side view at 40°
Centre sighting peg:
No
Gimballed cradle:
No
Accuracy:
±0.5°
Apparent card diameter:
100 mm (4”)
Compensator:
Optional (Art no. 34472 )
Card type:
Cone
Card graduation:
Edge: Elite. Top: every 5°
Heeling angle:
Roll: 30° Pitch: 30°
Heeling angle scale:
No
Mounting:
Dash
Mounting angle:
-10° to +110°
Temp operating range:
-10°C to +70°C (14°F to 158°F)
Storage temperature:
-30°C to +70°C (-22°F to 176°F)
Material:
Acrylic/ABS
Weight:
909 g
Dimensions:
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
The Compasses should be recycled and must not be thrown in the regular trash.
Dispose these items in accordance with applicable local regulations.
For more information please visit
www.silva.se
HOW TO SAIL IN WIND SHIFTS WITH RACING ELITE
The most important use of the racing compass is for finding the right times to tack in the wind
shifts on the windward legs of the race. The typical wind shift situations are described here. To
become a successful racing sailor, you should be thoroughly acquainted with these principles.
THE OLYMPIC RACE COURSE:
Racing Elite gives you that winning advantage to use the wind
shifts to your best advantage!
Art.no 37189-0101 (MN), 37189-0103 (ME), 37189-0105 (MS)
FULL VERSION MANUAL
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