IMAGE SHOWS FLUSH MOUNT VENUS ON RIGHT, AND MOUNTED IN BLACK CYLINDER ON LEFT. PRICE IS FOR COMPASS ONLY, CYLINDER SOLD SEPARATELY IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
Full spherical construction with internal gimbal system. Balanced for use in northern and southern hemispheres. Accuracy of indication: less than or equal to 1 degree. Lag error: less than or equal to 2. Oscillation period: less than or equal to 4.7 sec. These values exceed the ISO norm (International Organization of Standards). Temperature range: -22F to 158F. Corresponds with the ISO norm for commercial shipping. Vibration resistance exceeds the requirements of the BSH (German Hydrographic Institute). Seawater resistant light alloy housing with super-strong glass dome that is insensitive to ultraviolet radiation. Dished card with 1 graduation. Red dazzle-free illumination for 12 volt (24V by special request). Oscillation-free double bottom compensates volume changes in compass fluid. Accuracy at all angles of heel insured by full internal gimballing. Apparent card diameter: 5-3/4" (150mm). Cutout diameter: 6" (152mm). Weight of compass: 6 lbs. 12 oz. Weight of cylinder: 4 lbs. 1 oz. Three year warranty on body. Lifetime warranty on glass dome.
C. PLATH VENUS COMPASSES FEATURE A DESIGN THAT IS BALANCED TO WORK WITHOUT MODIFICATION IN EITHER NORTH OR SOUTH HEMISPHERE, AND A REAL MINERAL GLASS DOME WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTY IMPERVIOUS TO THE DETERIORATION COMMON TO THE PLASTIC DOMES USED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS.
Dimensions: Overall outside diameter of mounting ring (for flush mounting) 7 1/8 inches. Overall height from top of dome to bottom of compass (if flush mounted) 7 1/4 inches. Diameter of hole required for flush mounting 6 inches. Recessing depth from underside of mounting ring to bottom of compass (for flush mounting) 3 5/8 inches. Overall height from top of dome to bottom of cylinder if mounted in cylinder 8 3/8 inches. Overall outside diameter mounted in cylinder 7 7/8 inches.
Options for All Models: 73 467 Venus Compensation Capsule 73 464 White Cylinder Mount (accommodates 5" Edson and Yacht Specialties steering columns and consoles) 73 460 Black Cylinder Mount (accommodates 5" Edson and Yacht Specialties steering columns and consoles) 73 310 White Detachable Hood 73 260 Black Detachable Hood 73 311 White Hood with Visor 73 253 Black Hood with Visor Worldwide Balance! Real Glass Dome! 1 or 5 - 5-3/4" Apparent Card Size