Davis Instruments 215 Illuminated Hand Bearing Compass, Hand-Held Marine Navigation Compass

The Davis Instruments 215 is a hand-held bearing compass built for on-the-water navigation, letting boaters take accurate directional readings and line up landmarks or other vessels quickly and reliably. Its illuminated dial makes it easy to read bearings in low-light or nighttime conditions, a key advantage over non-illuminated hand compasses when navigating at dawn, dusk, or after dark. The compass is built from lightweight plastic, keeping it easy to carry and comfortable to hold up to the eye for extended sighting sessions without added bulk or weight in a gear bag or cockpit pocket.

Sized at 10 inches long by 6 inches wide, the Davis Instruments 215 is compact enough to stow in a chart table drawer, ditch bag, or glove box while still being large enough to sight comfortably. It uses a hand-mount design, meaning it is held and sighted by hand rather than permanently installed, making it a flexible backup or primary navigation tool for sailors, powerboaters, and kayakers alike. As a lightweight, portable instrument, it serves as a reliable backup to electronic navigation systems, useful for taking quick bearings on buoys, shorelines, or other boats without needing to power up a chartplotter.

Specifications

• Brand: Davis Instruments
• Manufacturer Part Number: 215
• Material: Plastic
• Weight: 0.46 pounds
• Product Dimensions: 10 inches L x 6 inches W
• Special Feature: Lightweight
• Mounting Type: Hand Mount
• Map Scale: 1:100000
• UPC: 011698021505

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Davis Instruments 215? The Davis Instruments 215 is a hand-held bearing compass with LED illumination, designed for taking navigational bearings on boats and other watercraft.

Does the Davis Instruments 215 compass have a light for nighttime use? Yes, the 215 is an illuminated hand bearing compass, so its dial can be read in low-light or nighttime conditions.

What is the Davis Instruments 215 made of? It is constructed of plastic, which keeps the hand bearing compass lightweight for extended handheld use.

How much does the Davis Instruments 215 weigh? The Davis Instruments 215 hand bearing compass weighs 0.46 pounds.

What are the dimensions of the Davis Instruments 215 compass? The Davis Instruments 215 measures 10 inches long by 6 inches wide.

Is the Davis Instruments 215 mounted or hand-held? It uses a hand mount design, meaning the 215 is held by hand for sighting rather than permanently installed on the boat.

Who would use a hand bearing compass like the Davis Instruments 215? Sailors, powerboaters, and paddlers use the Davis Instruments 215 to take quick directional bearings on landmarks, buoys, or other vessels.

Can the Davis Instruments 215 be used as a backup to electronic navigation? Yes, as a lightweight, portable hand bearing compass, the 215 works well as a backup navigation tool if electronic instruments fail.

What is the UPC for the Davis Instruments 215? The Davis Instruments 215 hand bearing compass carries UPC 011698021505.

Is the Davis Instruments 215 durable for regular marine use? Its lightweight plastic construction is built for hand-held marine navigation use, offering a durable, easy-to-carry design for regular bearing-taking on the water.