Clinometers

A clinometer shows how much your boat is actually heeling. It sounds simple, and it is, but on board ten degrees can quickly feel like twenty. Our clinometers measure the angle of heel without power or complicated electronics, making them a reliable instrument for sailboats and motorboats. Available in classic designs of brass, chrome-plated brass, and stainless steel, for bulkhead mounting. For decades, we at Studio Maritime have known which instruments need to do their job on board: simple, reliable, and readable when it matters most.

Barigo Viking clinometer in messing kleur, witte wijzerplaat met heldere zwarte cijfers en wijzer
Barigo Viking clinometer in messing kleur, witte wijzerplaat met heldere zwarte cijfers en wijzer vooraanzicht
Barigo

Barigo Viking clinometer 155mm – classic, in brass or chrome

€259,00

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Autonautic Baltic 110 clinometer - lichtgewicht, outdoor, stijlvol, (110 x 40 mm) CLBP
Autonautic Baltic 110 clinometer - lichtgewicht, outdoor, stijlvol, (110 x 40 mm) CLBP close-up
Autonautic Instrumental

Autonautic Baltic 110 clinometer - black, lightweight, outdoor (110 x 40 mm)

€115,91

Autonautic Indic 175 clinometer - voor feilloze stabiliteit, Indic (175 x 40 mm) CL175C
Autonautic Indic 175 clinometer - voor feilloze stabiliteit, Indic (175 x 40 mm) CL175C close-up
Autonautic Instrumental

Autonautic clinometer Indic 175 - professional large format 175 x 40 mm

From €215,49

Autonautic Instrumental clinometer (120 x 35 mm) - stabiliteit, precisie, Pacific, zwart
Autonautic Instrumental clinometer (120 x 35 mm) - stabiliteit, precisie, Pacific, goud
Autonautic Instrumental

Autonautic Pacific 120 clinometer - precision, easy to use (120 x 35 mm)

From €154,17

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To measure is to know.

Stay in balance: the best clinometers for your boat.

This helps you stay in balance.

Clinometers: see how much you are actually heeling. A clinometer measures the angle of heel of your boat, how far it leans to port or starboard. It sounds simple, and it is, but your senses can deceive you: on board, you tilt along with the vessel, so ten degrees can easily feel like double that.

For sailors, it is a trim issue. Every sailing yacht has an optimal heeling angle for performance, for most yachts somewhere around fifteen to twenty degrees. Beyond that, you lose speed: the rudder has to work harder, the hull is less efficiently positioned in the water, and you experience unnecessary leeway. A clinometer shows you when it is time to reef, rather than having to guess.

For motorboaters, it is a stability issue. A persistent list indicates uneven loading, a shifted tank, or water where it doesn't belong. A clinometer makes that visible before it becomes a problem and helps with distributing weight evenly.

Our clinometers work on gravity: a damped fluid or a weighted needle that indicates the angle, without power and without calibration. That makes them indestructible and always ready to use.

Available in brass, chrome-plated brass, and stainless steel, to be mounted on the bulkhead where you can keep an eye on them while sailing. Classic in shape and therefore round, these instruments have hardly changed in years, other than that the quality remains. Also view our compasses or the complete overview under navigation & boating.

30 years on the water

Gijs & Susan also sail themselves. These captains are ready to help you with a solution that suits your needs on board or ashore.

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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.