Silva Hand Bearing Compass 70UN

The Silva 70UN is a versatile hand-bearing compass that can also be mounted on a bracket, making it equally effective as a steering or sighting compass. Compact, floatable, and easy to read, it is an excellent choice for small craft, kayaks, and canoes where space is limited but reliability is essential.

Key Features:

• Double scales – clear graduations for both seated and standing helmsmen.
• Multiple mounting options – adaptable to the available space on your boat.
• Smart bracket system – compass can be quickly attached or detached for flexible use.
• Dual function – works as both a steering compass and a hand-held sighting compass.
• Curved lubber line – eliminates parallax errors for accurate course alignment.
• Floatable – designed to float if dropped in the water, providing reassurance for kayakers and dinghy sailors.
• Large, clear digits – easy to read even when paddling a kayak or canoe.
• Durable construction – built to withstand active use on and off the water.

Technical Specifications:

• Card diameter: 70mm
• Mounting: Smart bracket or hand-held use
• Application: Small boats, kayaks, and canoes
• Reading: Double scales with curved lubber line
• Floatable: Yes

The Silva 70UN is a flexible, floatable compass that bridges the gap between hand-held and mounted use — perfect for paddlers and small boat sailors.

70UN vs 70UNE – What’s the Difference?

• 70UN – Floatable model, designed to be hand-held as well as bracket-mounted. Its buoyancy makes it especially suitable for kayaks, canoes, and dinghies.
• 70UNE – Fixed-mount version with built-in illumination, designed for night navigation and permanent installation on yachts and motorboats.

If you need a daytime, floatable compass for small craft, choose the 70UN. For night sailing with illumination, the 70UNE is the better choice.