Due to the change in the manufacturers build specification, you can now fill in the notches on your daggerboard, improving the flow of water across your foil. Here Dave Cockerill demonstrates how to do this...
Here at Sailing Solutions by Rooster® we are proud of our Toppers. Our special edition high end racing Toppers ( Sprint XLs) have won the vast majority of World, National and Inland Championships over the...
Toppers got their name because they were designed to go on the top of a roof-rack. They only weigh 43kg so lifting them on and off is easy and the low weight gives them a...
Leaks are bad news but there are only so many places that water can possibly get into a Topper. You may even have a boat where you remove the bung and air gushes out,...
BAILERS – Maintain and Repair, prior to you first event! The Super Shute 60 bailer (pic 1) is expensive and is easily damaged through misuse and accident. We are always trying to find ways to keep your...
Rudder blades and daggerboards really matter. Badly prepared foils will adversely affect a boats performance far more than the hull (although it’s definitely worth making sure the lip of the transom is also as smooth...
*TOPPER SPEED FOR THE LARGER (5.3) SAIL* SO YOUR BOAT IS FULLY PREPARED AND YOU ARE READY TO USE YOUR NEW CONTROLS. NEW CONTROLS? – WHAT CONTROLS HAVE YOU GOT TO MAKE YOUR TOPPER GO...
Downhauls are a big topic of conversation in the Topper class, and for a very good reason. If Ian Proctor had designed the Topper to be a full on race boat he would have put...
To remove an old cup: Remove the mast gate for easier access. Remove the nut and washer from the top of the cup. Remove the cup. Few come off easily. The last one I...
Have you got a leaky Upper Mast? Topper upper masts are designed to be sealed floatation chambers that slow down a complete inversion in the event of a capsize. They work ok when empty but...