Binoculars Made for Recreational Boaters

Steiner Navigators

May 7, 2020

The porro prism Navigator Pro 7×50 binocular is the choice for many recreational boaters, weekend anglers and hobby sailors. It offers exceptional performance for the price with many of the features found on premium, world-famous Steiner marine binoculars. Although not built to military specification, they will provide a lifetime of use for most water enthusiasts. There is an optional HD fluid-damped, illuminated analog compass for easy-to-read navigation.

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