Select a Ansar 4, 2, 1 or 3 model and its size (when options are available),  in table below, starting from the left.

The Ansar 4 compass is the latest development and the choice for keelboats (only) if  the compass can be read from around the center line of the boat.   Available apparent card diameters: 100, 125 mm. 100 mm is sufficient for most boats.   I recommend a compass based on Silva 1000.   Animation/picture shows compass based on Silva 1000 model.

The Ansar 2 compass is suitable for keelboats and dinghies.   It is designed for viewing from the windward side of the boat, around 30 deg. from the center line.   Available apparent card diameters: 100, 125 mm. 100 mm is sufficient for most boats.   I recommend a compass based on Silva 1000.   Animation/picture shows compass based on Silva 1000 model.

The Ansar 1 compass is an alternative to Ansar 2 and 4, for keelboats and dinghies, if you can't reach the compass to adjust the markers while racing.   Note: It is here shown from the designed viewing position: from the windward side of the boat, around 30 deg. from the center line. The copulas are facing sideways.   The compass shows the same large digit on each track.   It is adjustable for for different angles between tacks, standard 70-90 deg.  Available apparent card diameter: 100 mm.   I recommend a compass based on Silva 100PT, as shown.

>Dial close up  >Larger picture The Ansar 3 is an alternative to Ansar 2 and 4 if you can't reach the compass to adjust the markers while racing.   Its your choice if you want the wind direction displayed with the customary 0-360 deg. dial.   It is designed for viewing from the windward side of the boat, around 30 deg. from the center line.   Only Silva 100 compasses are modified.    Picture shows what I recommend, a compass based on Silva model 100P.

 

>Price, specifications, how to select >There is plenty to gain from wind shifts >You need a compass! Benefits of Ansar compass no:  >2 and 4 The best! >2 with the cupola upwards. >1 >3 Set up and read: >Ansar 4. Simplest! >Ansar 2 >Automatic compensation for tacking angle, Ansar 4  >A comparison with electronic compasses >How to pay, prepayment only! >Warranty. >How to mount the compass >Background of compasses >The modification takes time >Compass manufacturer Silva's site >Small scale local distributors wanted! >Back to the compass home page   Email with comments, suggestions, questions or just to say hello. Note line below! At home or traveling? Sometimes I travel for weeks and can't always respond to email. Postal address & Telephone number. Modified July 2001. Counter: . My home page magazine articles, lectures.  The world's fastest skate sail, 120 km/h (75 MPH) is another of my top performance designs.  Copyright © 1996-2001 Anders Ansar. Permission is granted for reproduction provided that the whole document remains intact.

Prices and specifications Based on Silva model Apparent card  diameter mm. Heel limit deg.  Notes Price  idea *  US$  modified compass  Price  idea *  US$,  modi- fication  only 100P, 103P, 103PE 100 30 **  *** 360 * 220 * 103R, 103RE 100 30 Original casing is destroyed at modification.** **** Not  available 260 * 1000 100 45 With inclinometer, illumination. Heel limit Ansar 4 some 35 deg. 430 * 230 * 125B/H 125 45 With inclinometer, illumination. Heel limit Ansar 4 some 35 deg. 530 * 280 * For deliveries within Sweden I may be able to offer a bit lower prices. Ask.   * All prices have been calculated for a SEK (Swedish Crowns) 9 to US$ 1 rate. To calculate the current price: 1. Find the current rate (e g at Bloomberg>Markets>Currency calculator). 2. Divide 9 with the current SEK per US$ rate, and you will get a number around 1. 3. Multiply this number with the US$ prices on this page you get an approximate current price.  Additional  cost in  US$ * ** Mounting in Silva 1000 casing (except the light on top) gives a nice free standing compass . Price US$ 30. 30 *** Another modification for free standing mounting is the addition of an extra mounting plate (same as that of the basic compass) to the rear of the compass, with a rubber strip between the plates. Price for this addition: US$ 20.  Look at the side way view of the basic compass at Silva's site, and you may get an idea of what it looks like. 20 **** Opening original casing may crack the compass copula. Price includes possible additional costs for this. Also included is a mounting plate.   Accessories, optional modifications, repair, quality of Silva compasses When mounting the compass freestanding (not in a bulkhead) an L-section aluminum extrusion is useful. You shape it yourself with basic tools to fit e g the lower edge of the compass. Then you can mount the L-section to e g the cabin roof. Price US$ 10. See also Mounting US$ 10 If the action around the compasses with movable makers may unintentionally move these markers you can mount a circular protective transparent strip a couple of centimeters, half inch, from the copula. Price protective strip, including screws when needed, US$ 6. Mounted protective strip US$ 10. US$ 6 or 10 Silva's has a mast bracket (see Silva's site) for Silva 100P, 103P, 103PE compasses. I guess, but don't know, that it can be used also for 1000 and 100B/H compasses with smaller modifications to the mounting holes in the compass bracket. Price US$ 45. US$ 45 For a less cluttered view the conical dial of Ansar 2 and 4 compasses can be painted black to hide this dial. Price US$ 10. US$ 10 These prices are for compasses to be used in the Magnetic North, roughly north of a line south Spain, south Japan, south Mexico. For other magnetic zones ad  US$ 30 per compass and expect about two weeks longer delivery time. US$ 30 Damaged Silva compass? I may be able to repair it. About the quality of Silva compasses. Having worked with Silva compasses for 25 years I can say: It is a high quality compass, including the bearing of the compass card. It is fully spherical, not common, which gives the least disturbance of the compass card in a sea way. You can visit Silva's site and see what the compasses look like unmodified, get their dimensions etc.   Notes regarding delivery and additional costs Compass is usually mailed within three weeks of order and payment. Additional cost For quicker modification, ask if possible, ad 10 % to price of modified compass or 20 % to price of modification only. 10 or 20 % Airmail postage, packing and delivery to post office, per compass: Nordic countries US$ 40. Outside Nordic countries US$ 55. US$ 40 or  55 If you want the Post Office's insurance against loss or damage in the mail the cost is US$ 10. US$ 10  Bank's fee at this end US$ 10 per order (for transferring payment).  US$ 10 Add 25 percent VAT if the compass shall be sent to an European Community country.  25 %. Worried of paying  in advance? See The Netcheck Commerce Bureau where you may find non ethical business.   Notes Ansar 2 and 4 compasses The movable markers of the Ansar 4 compass is now made circular instead of square as shown in pictures.    I now make the vertical pointers of the 100 and 1000 compasses some 3.5 mm wide, slightly narrower than shown in some of the pictures.    The color of the red and green markers of some compass pictures are  enhanced. On the real compass they are duller.   The color of the "best lift" and "worst header" markers may vary, yellow, sharp red.    When reading a compass course the compass must be read straight from behind to minimize parallax error.  This is because the modification requires the lubber line to be placed some distance from the compass card.    If you need a compass for accurate navigation it is strongly suggested you have a separate compass for this purpose.    (Compasses must be placed at least one meter apart to avoid interference.)  Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.