Silva 70P Marine Compass

Accurate compass readings matter most when conditions are pushing you around, and the Silva 70P is built to deliver them consistently across the full range of situations a sailor, kayaker, or powerboat operator encounters on Canadian waters.

The curved lubber line is the design detail that sets the 70P apart for practical use. It eliminates parallax errors and allows accurate readings from multiple angles, whether you're seated at the tiller, standing at the helm, or leaning into a heel. A main steering scale on the horizontal face and a direct reading scale on the vertical edge mean both sitting and standing helmsmen can read the compass clearly without repositioning. The 70 mm card diameter gives you a large, legible display, and the sapphire jewel bearing keeps needle movement smooth and friction-free even when the boat is moving through chop.

The 70P handles a 30-degree heeling angle on both roll and pitch axes, covering the conditions most sailors and paddlers encounter without the card losing stability. Bulkhead mounting covers a wide angle range from 10 to 100 degrees, fitting most installation configurations on smaller vessels including kayaks. Optional illumination and a built-in compensator are available for expanded capability. Water resistant construction handles spray and exposure reliably.

• Card diameter: 70 mm
• Card type: cone
• Mounting: bulkhead
• Mounting angle range: 10 to 100 degrees
• Heeling angle: 30 degrees roll and pitch
• Curved lubber line for parallax-free reading
• Dual scale: horizontal steering and vertical direct reading
• Sapphire jewel bearing
• Accuracy: +/- 1 degree
• Built-in compensator: optional
• Illumination: optional
• Operating temperature: -10 to +70 degrees C
• Dimensions: 95 x 72 mm
• Weight: 344 g
• Compatible with kayaks, powerboats, and sailboats