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COASTAL CRUISER

Easy to rig, handle and transport between stretches of water, the Astus concept responds to a real demand from sailors for high-performance, nomadic boats.

In line with our desire to offer outstanding, user-friendly products we are pleased to present our new model for the 2018 season, the Astus 20.5, following on from the Astus 20.2, over 120 versions of which have been sold to date.

Since the successful launch of the Astus 16.5 2 years ago, in partnership with VPLP naval architects, we have continued to improve our range. While remaining true to the original ASTUSBOATS idea, the introduction of more modern, streamlined designs has enabled us to offer our customers simple and efficient boats.

Born of a second collaboration with the VPLP Design Agency, the Astus 20.5, is set to appear on wish lists throughout the sailing community.

It retains all the features which made the Astus 20.2 so attractive and has even more character :

- Easy to rig and handle

- Transportable on the specially adapted trailer

- Retractable floats offer limitless travel opportunities.

- Economical, maintenance is minimal and garage storage a real possibility

- Nomadic, movement between stretches of water has never been simpler

- Personalizable, with multiple options to suit every sailing style

- Stable, with 930 litre floats

- Streamlined hull which enables the boat to glide through water and increases speed

- Tulipped hull for effective spray deflection.

- High-performance with modern, sporty lines

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Two versions of the Astus 20.5 are available, each adapted to your style of navigation : - A leisure model for gentle,family sailing

- A sports version to satisfy regatters (vaccum system central hull)

Nominations and awards

  • The Astus 20.5 was nominated for the European Yacht of the Year in 2018

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Technical features

  • Overall lenght central hull: 5.95 m
  • Float length: 5.90 m
  • Max unfolded floats width: 4.50 m
  • Folded floats width 2.48 m (lower than the road gauge)
  • Displacement: 470 Kg with central hull in infusion
  • Float volume: 930 litres / float
  • Draught:1.25 m/0.25 m pivoting center-board and rudder
  • Sail area upwind: 21 m² / 24 m² sport version
  • Sail area downwind: 34 m² / 42 m² sport version
  • Motorization max: 4,5 kw (6 HP)
  • Categoy C: 5 persons 425 Kg 
  • Category D: 7 persons 550 Kg

Design: Jean-Hubert POMMOIS Architect: VPLP Design

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Voile Magazine N°276 special salon 001 – 2018 :  Article

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https://www.seilmagasinet.no/innhold/seilbater-og-utstyr/?article_id=49584

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Astus 20.5: Fast, fun and affordable trailable trimaran

David Harding

  • David Harding
  • August 20, 2021

For fast yet undemanding sailing, easy trailing and simple camper-cruising, the Astus 20.5 trimaran is likely to find wide appeal says David Harding

Astus 20.5

The Astus 20.5 is taut and responsive to sail. Credit: David Harding

Product Overview

  • Fast and easy to sail
  • Can be trailed behind a small car
  • Easy to reduce beam for marina berthing
  • Less accommodation than a monohull of similar size
  • Rigging process could be simplified
  • Slightly stark interior finish

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Boats that are small and light enough to keep in your driveway and trail to where you want to sail make a lot of sense.

One drawback, however, is that they tend to be slower than bigger boats – especially if they’re of a size and weight that allows them to be easily managed short-hand, both afloat and ashore.

If you want to sail from Poole to Weymouth for the weekend in a 20ft trailer-sailer, for example, it might take a while.

This is where speedy trailable trimarans like the Astus 20.5 come in.

When I sailed its predecessor, the 20.2, about 10 years ago, we regularly hit 15 knots on a reach without breaking sweat and maintained an easy 6.5 knots upwind.

Two people sailing the Astus 20.5

This 20 footer can match 50 footers for speed. Credit: David Harding

You can cover a lot of ground at those sorts of speeds.

I first met the Astus 20.5 at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in 2019. Since it’s a newer boat and designed by no less a design team than VPLP, I had high hopes that it would offer even more than the 20.2.

Quite apart from the sailing potential, the trailing is as simple as can be with a boat like this.

If you choose the resin-infused hull, the Astus 20.5 weighs under 500kg (1,100lb), or just over 500kg with the standard solid laminate.

The lighter weight means you can use an unbraked trailer , saving money, maintenance and yet more weight, so you can trail it behind a normal hatchback vehicle.

Getting somewhere fast under sail is one thing. Having somewhere to sleep when you arrive is another.

Two people sailing a trailable trimaran

The Astus 20.5 is simple to sail for two people. Credit: David Harding

Though its cabin is smaller than on a monohull of similar size, the Astus provides seating, stowage and space for a companionable couple to be able to stretch out.

Then of course you have the trampolines each side on which you can rig a tent for more sleeping space.

The opportunity for a sail on the Astus 20.5 finally came when Hein Kuiper of Boats On Wheels brought his first demonstrator to the UK.

In fact we went out twice – first for a photo session in Poole on a brisk winter’s day and then a few months later in Chichester Harbour.

Since the boat arrived in Poole on its trailer, I was able to see how it went together.

Pulling out the hulls is pretty straightforward: their aluminium beams slide in and out of the fixed beams on the main hull. You can do that ashore or afloat.

There’s nothing complicated about raising the rig, either, and it can all be done singlehanded .

The whole process, from arriving with the trailer to sliding the boat into the water, took Hein a couple of hours or so the first time or two (comparable with a monohull of similar size, he reckons) but would undoubtedly get quicker with practice.

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Whether you choose the standard or the Sport version, the mast is the same height.

The difference is that the latter comes with a square-top mainsail to give appreciably more sail area.

If you want to save as much weight as possible and make raising and lowering the mast easier, you can have it in carbon. A wing mast is another option.

The rig and hardware don’t appear to be modified in any way as a concession to the boat’s trailer-sailer nature.

Here and there, the odd ready-made loop or strop would save fiddling around with bits of line.

 Interior of the Astus 20.5

It is basic down below but there’s seating and sleeping space for two people. Credit: David Harding

All that is forgotten as soon as you’re under way.

On our second outing, once the electric outboard had pushed us out of Northney Marina – where the boat proved to be surprisingly manoeuvrable with the centreplate fully down – we headed off on a beam reach at 12.5 knots in 12-15 knots of wind.

In most boats, 12.5 knots would be going some. In this 20-footer, it felt perfectly relaxed.

Over the course of the following couple of hours we covered every point of sail including, of course, reaching under spinnaker.

With the gusts rarely exceeding 16 knots in the flat water of the harbour, we didn’t quite manage to break 15 knots.

It wasn’t a bad speed-to-effort ratio nonetheless.

The boat felt rock solid the whole time, and I knew from the photo session in Poole that she could carry the kite on a beam reach in appreciably more wind than we had in Chichester.

A trimaran with a red sail

It is easy to reduce the beam of the Astus 20.5 for marina berthing. Credit: David Harding

It’s hard to imagine that 20 knots wouldn’t be perfectly achievable.

Upwind we maintained between 7 and 8.5 knots most of the time.

As you would expect, you need to keep the bow down a little to maintain full power.

You also need the purchase of the 6:1 mainsheet to maintain sufficient tension in the upper leech. It makes a big difference.

Two people sailing the Astus 20.5

You won’t need more than two people to go out and have fun on the Astus 20.5. Credit: David Harding

Tacking was pretty positive provided we had adequate boatspeed going into the tack, and leeway appeared minimal.

All told the Astus 20.5 was great fun to sail and easy to manage two-handed.

There was little for a third person to do except enjoy the ride or contribute to the righting moment by joining the helmsman on the windward trampoline.

If you were racing, you could use a longer tiller extension and fit toe-straps to maximise the advantage.

Beating our way back up the harbour, we demonstrated the windward ability of the Astus 20.5 by sailing straight past a 15m (49ft) monohull.

Creature comforts aboard the Astus 20.5

David Harding

David Harding has been testing boats for decades and is also a sailing photographer

Above decks the Astus offers a vast amount of sitting and lounging space thanks to the trampolines.

Down below, the hull’s narrow beam makes things cosy but you still find a seat either side, space for a chemical toilet under the aft end of the berth and a fair amount of stowage beneath and to either side of the companionway.

The centreboard is offset to port to leave the middle of the boat clear.

The finish is simple and uncomplicated, largely to save weight. There would be plenty of scope to fit a slide-out galley and devise lightweight stowage solutions to make better use of the space.

Astus 20.5: the test verdict 

More than anything else, this boat is tremendous fun.

She feels taut and responsive to sail. I found that it took an hour or so to begin to find her sweet spots, but after that she just makes you want to sail her.

She inspires confidence and is easy to handle, too. In most conditions you could manage perfectly well single-handed and for cruising you won’t need more than two.

Plan of Astus 20.5

The Astus 20.5 has less accommodation than a monohull of similar size

Then there’s the speed. No matter whether or not you’re in a hurry to get anywhere, it’s easier to slow down in a fast boat than to speed up in a slow one.

Speed is fun in itself, and it’s hard not to enjoy sailing straight past a monohull more than twice your length.

Niggles are relatively few.

I thought the rudder blade could do with a touch more balance and I wasn’t sure that the fixed end of the 2:1 jib sheet was quite far enough aft on deck.

Other than that, it all works.

Hardware is mostly from Harken and the spars are by Sélden, so there’s no skimping in these departments.

Would she suit you and your crew?

The Astus 20.5 will attract attention. Several people stopped for a chat and to admire her back in Northney having seen her on the water.

If you’re a dinghy sailor moving up but not ready to slow down, this is a good choice.

Just as much interest is coming from big-boat sailors moving down or wanting a second, smaller boat that still has a good cruising range. Few boats of this size go so fast with so little effort.

Astus 20.5 diagram

The Astus 20.5 is ideal for exploring harbours, estuaries and rivers

As for the inevitable monohull-versus-multihull debate, there are trailable, family-friendly boats of this size with one hull that sail very nicely.

I have clocked over 12 knots in one or two, but only under spinnaker, with good sailors on board and not for sustained periods.

As long as you’re prepared to accept that sailing regularly at double-figure speeds means sacrificing some interior volume, the Astus could suit you perfectly. And for exploring harbours and estuaries, camper-cruising and nudging into the beach, it’s absolutely ideal.

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ASTUS 20.5 trimaran

In line with Astusboats desire to offer excellent, user-friendly boats, we are pleased to present our new model for the 2018 season, the Astus 20.5, following on from the Astus 20.2, of which more than 120 boats have been sold.

Easy to rig, handle and transport between sailing areas, the Astus concept responds to actual demand from sailors for high-performance, trailerable boats.

Born in collaboration with the VPLP Design Agency, the Astus 20.5 appears throughout the sailing community on wish lists.

Two versions of the Astus 20.5 are available, each adapted to your style of sailing : – A leisure model for gentle, family sailing (double berth) – A sports version to satisfy regatta sailors (carbon mast, aramid sails, etc.)

trimaran astus 20.5

Astus 20.5 retains all the features which made the Astus 20.2 so attractive and has even more character :

  • Easy to rig and handle
  • Transportable on the specially adapted trailer
  • Retractable floats offer limitless travel opportunities.
  • Economical, minimum maintenance and garage storage a real possibility
  • transport between sailing areas has never been simpler
  • Personalisable, with multiple options to suit every sailing style
  • Stable, with 930-litre floats
  • A streamlined hull enables the boat to glide through the water and increases the speed.
  • Tulipped hull for effective spray deflection.
  • High-performance with modern, sporty lines

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  • Draft: 1.25m/0.25m
  • Displacement: 490kg (Resin Infusion)/540 (Contact)
  • Max. Unfolded Width: 4.5m
  • Max. Folded Width: 2.48m
  • Price from £39,950 Inc VAT

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Get hold of our 20.5 stock boat – available now! 

Offering exhilarating performance yet easy to rig, handle and tow to your favourite sailing areas, the Astus 20.5 trimaran is now even better.  The Small Yacht Company are giving away a free gennaker with furler and bowsprit with the 2023 stock boat we have on site right now!

Described by Astus Boats as their Coastal Cruiser, the 20.5 is rapidly becoming their most successful trimaran to date. No wonder. As a result of its  partnership with world renowned naval architects, VPLP, Astus Boats have come up with a real head turner. Huge floats with wave piercing hulls placed further apart and forward give the new 20.5 a very contemporary look and a truly stable platform.

Blistering speeds can be achieved at a crew-friendly low angle of heel. Of course, with speed comes extended range. Previously out-of-reach destinations become a real possibility for day-trips or weekends thanks to a cabin for two, featuring a long v-berth, plenty of storage and an off-set centre board for easy access.

The Astus 20.5 succeeds the popular Astus 20.2, of which 120 were sold. With the 20.5 Astus have been bold – the new boat builds on the successful features of previous models but now goes a whole lot further:

– High-performance with modern, sporty lines offering effortless double digit boat speeds

– Stability and a low angle of heel courtesy of massive 930 litre floats

– Simple to rig and handle – single handed mast stepping is realistic

– Easily towed –  the ‘Infusion’ built boat weighs in at only 490kg, so it can be towed by a Ford KA!

– Retractable floats and shallow draft provide limitless opportunities to explore new sailing areas

– Can be used as a weekend cruiser with a long v-berth for overnight stays and masses of storage under the cockpit

– Low cost of ownership – maintenance is minimal and garage or driveway storage is a realistic option

– Multiple options from ‘Leisure’ to ultralight ‘Infusion’ models and sport rigs to suit every sailing style

– Affordable prices, starting at only £30,250 inc VAT/ex works (all prices are subject to the prevailing exchange rate).

Special Offer!

We have a new 2023 stock boat on site right now, ready to go with:

  • Break-back road trailer
  • Bigger sports rig
  • Sports sail control fittings
  • Stainless steel pulpit
  • Outboard bracket
  • Coachroof hatch
  • Free gennaker, furler and bowsprit!
  • All for £39,950 inc VAT!

But hurry – we only have one stock boat available. When its gone, its gone!

Or enquire today about the detailed Astus 20.5 price list and to find out more

Still not convinced? Don’t just take our word for it, read the review by David Harding of Yachting Monthly magazine who describes this exciting trimaran as ‘tremendous fun’! Or try one yourself – we have a demonstrator ready in Hampshire.

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Technical Specifications

  • Overall length central hull: 5.95 m
  • Float length: 5.90 m
  • Max unfolded floats width: 4.50 m
  • Folded floats width 2.48 m (within maximum towing width)
  • Displacement: 490 Kg (with main hull in infusion build)
  • Float volume: 930 litres / float
  • Draught:1.25 m/0.25 m pivoting center-board and rudder
  • Sail area upwind: 21 m² standard version / 24 m² sport version
  • Sail area downwind: 34 m² standard version / 42 m² sport version
  • Maximum engine power: 6 HP (4.5 kw)
  • Category C: 5 persons 425 Kg
  • Category D: 7 persons 550 Kg

Design: Jean-Hubert POMMOIS Architect: VPLP Design

Two versions to choose from:

THE ASTUS 20.5 LEISURE INCLUDES:

Sail area upwind: 21m ²

Sail area downwind: 34m ²

  • Mainsail in dacron, one reef with boom
  • Jib in dacron with Furler
  • Forward storage area and storage under the cockpit
  • 4 block main sheet
  • Mainsail track
  • 2 trampolines
  • Pivoting centreboard and rudder

THE ASTUS 20.5 SPORT VERSION INCLUDES:

Sail area upwind: 24m ²

Sail area downwind: 42m ²

  • Square top mainsail and jib in Aramid Black Technora
  • Option of a wing mast
  • Winch for sport gennaker
  • Endless jib furler
  • Traveller for mainsheet
  • 6 block mainsheet tackle
  • Telescopic tiller extension
  • Sport graphics

More info: Astus Boats Website

Review: Yachting Monthly

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Astus 20.5 Coastal Cruiser

Description.

The Astus 20.5 coastal cruiser was developed in collaboration with VPLP design and was launched in 2018 as an upgrade from the Astus 20.2 model. The Astus 20.5 trimaran is ideal as a day or weekend sailor with sporty and stable sailing performance thanks to the 930 L floats. Bow spray is reduced by the redesigned hull shape and wavepiercer floats. The cockpit is spacious and two trampolines increase the living space on deck. The cabin has a wide entrance and centerboard box is placed off-center for convenient entrance. The v-bed offers a double berth, with two cabin benches (possibly berths for children) which can also be used as storage space. Draft is variable due to the pivoting centerboard and rudder, which make drying out possible. The floats can be extended and retracted by telescopic beams and therefore do not need to be disassembled for transport. The mast can be raised by hand using a mast lowering system*. The Astus 20.5 can be adjusted to the desired sailing style with various options. The sports* version has for example a vacuum infusion hull, mainsail and jib with larger surface in Aramid Black Technora, sports gennaker with winch, traveler, tiller extension and sports stickers.

Price from EUR 34,800.- incl. VAT

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Astus 16.5 – 20.5 – 22.5 – 26.5

Boatbuiling company Astusboats developed this range of folding trailer trimarans featuring telescopic beams. Several versions are available (leisure, raid, sport and sport+) to satisfy the needs of a wide range of customers, from families enjoying day trips on the water exploring, to solo sportsmen and women looking for the thrill of competitive sailing. Some models also have bunks.

16.5 (2015) The Astus 16.5 was designed as an inshore sailing boat for day trips and raiding. She comes in two versions: a sports model with a powerful sail plan for private customers, and a more forgiving rig for sailing schools.

She has been given a more modern look compared to previous models, while retaining the folding feature which makes Astus boats so easy to pack up and put on a trailer. This mini-multihull features a planing central hull and floats inspired by VPLP’s latest maxi-trimarans, making her a responsive and lively sailer which is fun and thrilling to steer.

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20.5 (2018) A fast and featherweight dayboat, the Astus 20.5 can lodge up to 4 people below decks and her floats can be folded in like a concertina to facilitate handling and trailering. Stable thanks to her 930-litre floats, she features a flared, planing hull which enables her to skim across the water and offer the crew an exciting ride without getting drenched with spray.

Her modern, racy lines make her a fast and safe way to enjoy sailing. The Astus 20.5 comes in two versions: a leisure model aimed at families, and a sports design featuring a resin-infused central hull for competitive sailors.

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22.5 (2021) Launched in July 2021, the Astus 22.5 is the first of the range to feature foils as an optional extra. Fast and flashy with tapering floats, she features four bunks and a small galley to make her the ideal trimaran for sailing with friends and family, spending the day on the water or exploring the coast.

26.5 (2025) With a length of 7.90 m and a beam between 2.52 m and 5.80 m, the Astus 26.5 is the shipyard’s new flagship, available from 2025. Featuring a separate forward cabin, toilet, galley and icebox, she remains a small unit designed for fast family coastal cruising, while remaining foldable and transportable. Three versions are available: leisure, cruising and sport.

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Coastal cruiser.

Easy to rig, handle and transport between stretches of water, the Astus concept responds to a real demand from sailors for high-performance, nomadic boats.

In line with our desire to offer outstanding, user-friendly products we are pleased to present our new model for the 2018 season, the Astus 20.5, following on from the Astus 20.2, over 120 versions of which have been sold to date.

Since the successful launch of the Astus 16.5 2 years ago, in partnership with VPLP naval architects, we have continued to improve our range. While remaining true to the original ASTUSBOATS idea, the introduction of more modern, streamlined designs has enabled us to offer our customers simple and efficient boats.

Born of a second collaboration with the VPLP Design Agency, the Astus 20.5, is set to appear on wish lists throughout the sailing community.

It retains all the features which made the Astus 20.2 so attractive and has even more character :

- Easy to rig and handle

- Transportable on the specially adapted trailer

- Retractable floats offer limitless travel opportunities.

- Economical, maintenance is minimal and garage storage a real possibility

- Nomadic, movement between stretches of water has never been simpler

- Personalizable, with multiple options to suit every sailing style

- Stable, with 930 litre floats

- Streamlined hull which enables the boat to glide through water and increases speed

- Tulipped hull for effective spray deflection.

- High-performance with modern, sporty lines

Two versions of the Astus 20.5 are available, each adapted to your style of navigation : - A leisure model for gentle,family sailing

- A sports version to satisfy regatters (vaccum system central hull)

Nominations and awards

  • The Astus 20.5 was nominated for the European Yacht of the Year in 2018

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

  • Overall lenght central hull: 5.95 m
  • Float length: 5.90 m
  • Max unfolded floats width: 4.50 m
  • Folded floats width 2.48 m (lower than the road gauge)
  • Displacement: 470 Kg with central hull in infusion
  • Float volume: 930 litres / float
  • Draught:1.25 m/0.25 m pivoting center-board and rudder
  • Sail area upwind: 21 m² / 24 m² sport version
  • Sail area downwind: 34 m² / 42 m² sport version
  • Motorization max: 4,5 kw (6 HP)
  • Categoy C: 5 persons 425 Kg 
  • Category D: 7 persons 550 Kg

Design: Jean-Hubert POMMOIS Architect: VPLP Design

Astus 20.5 is sold with:

  • mainsail, one reef  with aluminium boom and a jib in dacron on furler
  • front locker that can be locked
  • 4  block mainsheet tackle 
  • gelcoat white                                      

ASTUS 20.5 Sport version 20.5S is sold with:

  • Mainsail (one reef) with boom  and a jib in Aramid Black technora on furler
  • Main sheet traveller
  • 6 block mainsheet tackle
  • telescopic Tiller extension 
  • gelcoat white
  • sports stickers  

Principal Options available on the ASTUS 20.5

  • 20 m² gennaker on bowsprit and furler
  • 26 m² gennaker on bowsprit and furler
  • Winch for the gennaker
  • 30 m² asymetrical spi and deck hardware (bowsprit)
  • price deduction for sport sails in Square cross cut instead of Aramid Black technora
  • Extra cost for sails in PX Black
  • Possible wing mast
  • Mattress + bunk plank
  • Removable cockpit table
  • Gallery block
  • chemical toilet
  • 2 opening  portholes
  • 1 opening porthole on the roof
  • swim ladder
  • stainless steel pulpit
  • mainsheet traveller
  • motor bracket
  • Mast stepping kit
  • stainless steel  bar for mast stepping and transport
  • non braked road trailer CE- certificat PTAC 750 kg
  • braked road trailer CE - certificat PTAC 750 kg
  • spare wheel + support
  • armament safety kit
  • kit anchor 5 kg
  • antifouling

Possibilité de gréement carbone et coque centrale en infusion.

Details of the safety kit - Navigation less than 6 nautical miles - For 4 personns

  • 4 life jackets Storm 100
  • The horseshoe buoy with floating  reversal light
  • 3 hand held flares kit
  • Signal Mirror (with a visor)
  • Waterproof flashlight
  • A 10 litres rigid bucket with end
  • Set of wood pinoches (5 sizes)
  • Power portable extinguisher 1 kg ABC
  • Anchoring Kit (anchor 5kg, 10m cable, rope, shackle)
  • A pouch with 3 flags: N, C et National
  • Hand sounding lead (30 m)
  • First-aid kit (to be completed)
  • Warning Triangle (black)
  • Paddle/telescopic boathook

This listing doesn't contain the navigation compass,the sailing instructions, the tools and the material for small repairs, the paper of electronic charts(maps) concerning the navigation zone, the navigation lights for night sailing.

The recommended navigation compass, the sailing is the Plastimo Iris 100 compass.

It can be easily installed on the door and is intended to take occurate bearings.

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