Stay Balanced: The Best Clinometers for Your Boat
Clinometers: see how much you're actually heeling. A clinometer measures your boat's angle of heel, how far it lists to port or starboard. Sounds simple, and it is, but your perception can deceive you: on board, you're heeling along with the boat, and then ten degrees can easily feel like twice as much.
For sailors, it's a trim question. Every sailboat has an optimal angle of heel, for most yachts somewhere around fifteen to twenty degrees. Above that, you lose speed: the rudder has to work harder, the hull is less favorably positioned in the water, and you create unnecessary leeway. A clinometer shows when it's time to reef, instead of having to guess.
For motorboaters, it's a stability question. A persistent list indicates uneven loading, a shifted tank, or water where it shouldn't be. A clinometer makes this visible before it becomes a problem, and helps with evenly distributing weight.
Our clinometers work on gravity: a damped liquid or a weighted pointer that indicates the angle, without power and without calibration. This makes them indestructible and always available.
Available in brass, chrome-plated brass, and stainless steel, to be mounted on the bulkhead where you can see them while sailing. Classic in form and thus round, these instruments have hardly changed over the years, except that the quality remains. Also check out compasses or the complete overview under navigation & sailing.
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The Viking is Barigo's largest inclinometer, and you can feel it. The oil damping keeps the needle calm, even when the boat is not. Ø 155 mm casing in polished stainless steel or high-quality brass, 130 mm dial, white with black scale in degrees. Wall-mounted: an instrument and an interior feature.
Autonautic Baltic 110 clinometer - black, lightweight, outdoor (110 x 40 mm)
$137.00
The Autonautic Instrumental Baltic clinometer is designed for sailors who prioritize safety and stability. With an impressively robust design, a black case, black dial, and contrasting white numerals, indices, and hands, this instrument provides accurate information about your boat's heel and roll, even in the roughest conditions.
This most robust nautical instrument in the Spanish collection, with a 110 mm base, a 45 mm dial diameter, and a 40 mm height, is a quality product perfect for ocean-going sailors and vessels on the open sea. Its lightweight construction makes installation easy, making this clinometer an indispensable addition for anyone who goes out on the water. Reliable, stylish, and functional – exactly what you need.
Autonautic clinometer Indic 175 - professional large format 175 x 40 mm
$254.00
The Indic clinometer 175 mm offers stability and precision for every sailor. The Autonautic Instrumental, also known as the clinometer, from the Indic series combines functionality and class. With a generous diameter and a perfectly readable dial, this instrument provides accurate information about your boat's heel and roll, even in rough conditions. This Spanish quality product is the largest model in the series and a must-have for sailors who prioritize safety and stability. Available in gold or chrome, with a white dial and black numerals. Whether you want to maximize speed while sailing or maintain balance in commercial shipping, this professional clinometer will help you determine the optimal heeling angle. Available in a stylish finish and easy to install, this instrument is indispensable for any maritime enthusiast who values precision, performance, and a timeless design.
Autonautic Pacific 120 clinometer - precision, easy to use (120 x 35 mm)
$182.00
A must-have for lovers of the sea and precision. Perfection in stability and performance.
Looking for a highly precise instrument to measure your boat's heel and tilt? The Autonautic Instrumental clinometer is the perfect professional solution. Nothing is more important than stability and safety at sea, and with this instrument, you have complete control over your vessel's heel.
For avid sailors, this clinometer is essential. It helps you determine the optimal heel angle, allowing you to maximize speed and efficiency in every gust. Its generous size and easy-to-read dial ensure you see crucial information at a glance, even in rough conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
A clinometer, also known as an inclinometer, measures the angle of slope or tilt relative to a horizontal plane. It is often used on boats to monitor stability and heel angles.
A clinometer helps you see how much your boat is heeling while sailing or at rest. This is important for safety, comfort, and optimizing the boat's performance.
Most inclinometers are easy to mount. They are usually attached to a flat, visible spot, such as on the dashboard or against a wall. Check the manual for specific installation instructions.
There are analog inclinometers with a mechanical scale and digital inclinometers that measure the angle of inclination electronically. Choose a model that suits your needs and the situation on board.
Indeed, that's right! Inclinometers are specifically designed for use on moving vehicles such as boats. They remain accurate thanks to gravity-based or gyroscopic mechanisms, even with slight movement.
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