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Dividers Straight 8 Inch - Solid Brass

Name: Dividers Straight 8 Inch - Solid Brass
Brand: Boat Books
Price: 47.95 AUD
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Straight Dividers 8″ — Solid Brass

Traditional Chartwork Tool • Extended Reach & Precision

The 8″ Straight Dividers are a classic navigator’s instrument designed for accurate distance measurement and clean, repeatable chart plotting. Traditionally styled and crafted from solid brass with stainless steel points, they offer durability, corrosion resistance, and the reassuring feel of a professional chartwork tool.

With a slightly longer reach than standard sizes, the 8″ format is especially useful for larger charts and stepping off longer distances efficiently at the chart table.

🧭 Key Features

📏 8″ (approx. 203 mm) length — extended reach for larger-scale charts
✨ Solid brass construction — durable, corrosion-resistant, and timeless in finish
🛠️ Stainless steel points — sharp, hard-wearing tips for precise marking
⚓ Straight divider design — simple, dependable, and familiar to navigators
📦 Supplied in a blister pack — protected and ready for use

⚓ Built for Reliable Chartwork

Brass has long been favoured for navigation instruments due to its strength and longevity in marine environments. Combined with stainless steel points, these dividers maintain accuracy over time and withstand regular use during passage planning and instruction.

📐 Specifications

Specification	Details
Length	8″ (approx. 203 mm)
Body Material	Solid brass
Points	Stainless steel
Design	Straight dividers
Packaging	Blister pack

🎯 Ideal For

⛵ Sailors & offshore cruisers
🧭 Navigation students & instructors
📚 Chart plotting & passage planning
🎁 Traditional nautical toolkits

The 8″ Solid Brass Straight Dividers provide dependable accuracy with a little extra reach—an essential chartwork companion for navigators who value precision and traditional craftsmanship.

Add a longer straight divider to your chart kit and plot with confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dividers Straight 8 Inch - Solid Brass used for?

This chart plotting instrument is used in marine and aerial navigation for measuring distances, plotting positions, and calculating bearings on nautical and aeronautical charts. It is an essential tool for accurate manual chart work.

Is this instrument compatible with standard nautical charts?

Yes, this instrument is designed for use with standard nautical charts. Check that the scale markings correspond to the chart scale you are working with for accurate measurements and bearings.

Is this instrument suitable for recreational or professional use?

Chart plotting instruments from Mapworld suit both recreational sailors and professional navigators. They are accurate, durable tools built for regular chart work in marine and aviation navigation.

Does Mapworld ship the Dividers Straight 8 Inch - Solid Brass across Australia?

Yes, Mapworld ships Australia-wide. Standard shipping is a flat $7 rate, with free standard shipping on orders over $75. Express options are available at checkout. Most orders placed before 2pm AEST on business days are dispatched the same day.