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  • Page 1 www.toppersailboats.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OWNERSMANUAL INDEX page Introduction Address of manufacturer Hin Number (located on right side of stern) Declaration of Conformity Principal Dimensions Design Category Important Safety Information COMPONENTS RIGGING INDEX CONTROL LINES SAIL NUMBERS & NATIONAL LETTERING CHAMPIONSHIP SAIL NUMBERS MAST/ SAIL/ BOOM 14/15 MAINSHEET/ TRAVELLER/ DOWNHAUL/ KICKER RUDDER/ DAGGERBOARD/ REEFING...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    HIN number and operating experience before assuming control of the sailboat. The Topper Class Association will be pleased to advise you of local sailing schools, or competent instructors. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    G B - T W F B - - - - - - - Directive 94/25/EC as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC Brand Name of Craft: TOPPER Name of craft manufacturer: Topper International Ltd Type of Craft: SAILBOAT Address: Kingsnorth Technology Park, Wotton Rd.

  • Page 6: Design Category

    Car Topping - Any water in the hull should be kept to a minimum. The Topper is designed to be car topped on a two bar roof - Stability is reduced by any weight added high up. rack. Load the boat upside down, bow forwards and ensure that the front bar supports the boat immediately behind the aft end of the foredeck.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    Raise the daggerboard and stay at the tiller. In the event of the The Topper is stable, but even if used with care a capsize is loss of the rudder sit well aft.

  • Page 8: Components

    Each of the components of your new Topper sailing dinghy has a special name and a place. We recommend that you study the diagrams and the instructions given in themanual before setting sail. Halyard loop Kicking Strap (Boom Vang)
  • Page 9 The Topper is built to the One-Design of Ian Proctor under licence of the Copyright from Ian Proctor Designs Limited. Topper is a registered Trade Mark of Ian Proctor Designs Ltd.

  • Page 10: Rigging Index

    Owner’s Manual. P17. Reefing the sail P18-21 The Topper Race Pack If you should incur any problems with your Topper, our sales staff will be pleased to offer advice and supply any spare P22. Adjusting the Sail parts and accessories you may need. Your International P23.

  • Page 11: Control Lines

    If you follow these rigging instructions, stage-by-stage you will find Topper incredibly simple and quick to prepare for the water. When you have unpacked everything, lay out the various control lines on the foredeck and identify them:...

  • Page 12: Sail Numbers & National Lettering

    - The letters should be the same colour as the sail numbers. * NOTE: TOPPER Sail Numbers are derived from digital 8 numbers. Ten digital 8 numbers are supplied, from which any number from 0-9 can be obtained. Above you will find a simple chart showing how to obtain the number you require.

  • Page 13: Championship Sail Numbers

    P13. championship Sail numbers Before you sail your new boat for the first time, it is most important to apply the self-adhesive numbers to the sail. The sail numbers are exclusive to the boat and correspond with the serial number/sail number plate. These are always located inside the boat attached to the toe strap.

  • Page 14: Mast/ Sail/ Boom

    Preparing the mast P14. Preparing the mast 1. Slot the two mast sections together, making sure that the slots in the upper section have properly engaged with the rivets in the lower section. sleeving the sail Sleeving the sail 1. Unfold the sail and lay it on the ground with the bottom edge of the luff sleeve adjacent to the top of the mast.

  • Page 15: The Mast

    Stepping the mast the MAST 1. Point the Topper into the wind, support the mast at a 45 degree angle and engage the base of the mast into the cup under the mastgate. 2. Walk the mast forward into an upright position, ensuring that the collar is underneath the mastgate.

  • Page 16: Mainsheet/ Traveller/ Downhaul/ Kicker

    Mainsheet and traveller rope P16. Mainsheet traveller rope 1. Thread the traveller rope (G) through the eyes on the stern of the boat, through the loop in the rope end and down through the cleat on the aft of the bulkhead. Tie a stop knot in the end. 2.

  • Page 17: Rudder/ Daggerboard/ Reefing

    Reefing the sail The Topper sail can be quickly reduced in size by furling it around the mast. This will make the boat more manageable for novices and children as they can set precisely the amount of sail that they can confidently handle.

  • Page 18: Worlds Race Pack

    TOPPER WORLDS RACE PACK The all new Topper Worlds Race Pack exploits the class rules and modern technological advances to give the racing sailor full and easy control of his rig. You can customise your Topper by purchasing a Worlds Race Rig either with your new Topper or as an accessory.
  • Page 19 3:1 KICKER system To rig the 3:1 Worlds Kicker System (B) firstly attach the smaller block with the twisted shackle onto the metal ring on the underside of the boom. Then clip the main kicking strap block to the mast. (The kicker should be supplied pre-rigged as described here;...
  • Page 20 To attach the 6:1 downhaul This is set up ready, all you need to do is attach the carbine hook with the single block on it to the webbing loop towards the front of the sail and the carbine clip with two pulleys to the kicker fitting on the mast.
  • Page 21 Centre- mainsheet system (continued) 3. Lead along the boom, through the sailcloth loop, and then through the block hanging just behind the kicker. 4. Finally take the mainsheet down to the ratchet block, making sure it clicks as you feed it through. Tip;...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Sail

    P22. Adjusting the sail Your new sail is made from the highest quality Dacron material which has exceptional durability and resistance to stretching. These properties ensure that your sail will retain its shape throughout its long life. Follow the simple setting instructions given below to obtain optimum performance from your sail throughout the range of wind strengths.

  • Page 23: Tuning For Performance

    It will then be just about right for The performance of the Topper gives very exciting racing, running and reaching. yet her simplicity and handling qualities make it quite feasible for those with little experience to sail competitively.

  • Page 24: Maintenance & Service

    P24. maintenance Hull and deck Very little maintenance is required to your Topper, but some care and attention will produce better sailing performance. The polypropylene from which the hull and deck are moulded is very strong but can be scratched so avoid pulling...
  • Page 25 No maintenance is required but check that the universal Storage linkage is secure. The Topper may be stood on its transom, providing pintle Rudder Pintle on Hull and gudgeon are kept clear of the ground. It can be slung This is the stainless steel transom plate on which the rudder in straps or stored upside down in the same way that it is supported on a roof rack.

  • Page 26: Warranty Conditions

    CIN/ HIN (hull number) Within this three year period, warranty repairs will be Date of Purchase made by Topper International at its premises or at the option of Topper International by an authorised Topper International dealer.These repairs will be made at no charge.

  • Page 27: Itca Membership

    Topper activities and regattas, Address technical advice and sailing and rigging hints. ITCA will put you in touch with Topper sailors in countries to which you may be planning a visit. ITCA will offer you a range of clothing and accessories designed specially for the Topper sailor.
  • Page 28 Topper International Ltd Kingsnorth Technology Park Wotton Road Ashford Kent TN23 6LN Telephone 01233 629186 Fax 01233 645897 email info@toppersailboats.com www.toppersailboats.com Topper International Class Association ITCA (GBR) 17 Woods Hill Lane Ashurst Woods West Sussex RH19 3RW Telephone 01342 311873 email itcagbr@tiscali.co.uk...

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