
This yacht sextant combines precision and portability in a corrosion-resistant aluminum frame. Oversized mirrors and adjustable filters ensure accurate, glare-free readings even in rough conditions.
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Step aboard with confidence, equipped with a sextant designed for the demands of yachting and leisure sailing. This compact and lightweight navigation instrument is engineered to deliver unparalleled accuracy without compromising on portability or durability. Whether you're charting a course across open waters or navigating coastal routes, this sextant ensures reliable performance in every condition.
Crafted with a lightweight yet robust aluminum frame, this sextant is built to withstand the harsh marine environment. Its corrosion-resistant construction ensures longevity, while the balanced design guarantees comfortable handling, even during prolonged use. The large horizon and index mirrors, meticulously tested for optical flatness and parallelism, provide crystal-clear sightlines for precise angle measurements.
Navigate with ease thanks to the 2.4x25 mm front-focus telescope, which maintains its settings even in rough seas. Adjustable density filters—three for the index mirror and two for the horizon—allow you to control brightness, protecting your eyes while ensuring optimal visibility of both direct and reflected images. Whether under the glare of the midday sun or the soft light of dusk, you’ll always have a clear view.
Every detail of this sextant is tailored for the yachtsman. The compact dimensions (24 x 21 x 11 cm) and lightweight design (just 0.86 kg) make it easy to store and handle, even in tight spaces. An optional battery-powered lighting system ensures readability in low-light conditions, while the included wooden case provides secure storage and transport, adding just 2.8 kg to your gear.
With a 142 mm limb radius and graduations from -3° to +123° in 1° increments, this sextant offers the accuracy needed for celestial navigation. The micrometer drum, graduated in 1-minute intervals, allows for fine adjustments, ensuring your readings are as precise as your journey demands. Whether you're a seasoned navigator or a passionate sailor, this instrument is your trusted companion on the water.
Engineered for Performance and Durability
This yacht sextant combines precision engineering with practical design, making it an indispensable tool for sailors who demand accuracy without compromise. The 142 mm limb radius and -3° to +123° graduation range provide the flexibility needed for celestial navigation, while the 1-minute micrometer drum ensures fine-tuned adjustments. Built with a lightweight aluminum frame, it resists corrosion and stands up to the rigors of marine environments. The 25 mm front-focus telescope, with 3.2x magnification, delivers stable and clear sightlines, even in choppy conditions. Adjustable density filters and an optional battery-powered lighting system enhance usability in varying light conditions, while the compact dimensions (24 x 21 x 11 cm) and minimal weight (0.86 kg) make it ideal for yachting.
This yacht sextant combines precision engineering with practical design, making it an indispensable tool for sailors who demand accuracy without compromise. The 142 mm limb radius and -3° to +123° graduation range provide the flexibility needed for celestial navigation, while the 1-minute micrometer drum ensures fine-tuned adjustments. Built with a lightweight aluminum frame, it resists corrosion and stands up to the rigors of marine environments. The 25 mm front-focus telescope, with 3.2x magnification, delivers stable and clear sightlines, even in choppy conditions. Adjustable density filters and an optional battery-powered lighting system enhance usability in varying light conditions, while the compact dimensions (24 x 21 x 11 cm) and minimal weight (0.86 kg) make it ideal for yachting.
The telescope has a magnification power of 3.2x with a 25 mm objective lens.
Yes, the frame is made of lightweight aluminum alloy, designed to resist saltwater corrosion.
The instrument weighs 0.86 kg (860 g) without the case.
The limb is graduated in 1° intervals, and the micrometer drum allows readings down to 1 minute of arc (1').
Yes, the battery-powered lighting system is removable for convenience.
The instrument can measure angles from -2° to 123°.
Yes, both the horizon and index mirrors are rigorously tested for flatness and optical parallelism.
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