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...
Toppers are made of polypropylene, a very tough plastic (skateboard decks are often made from polypropylene and they need to be tough!). There are stories of Toppers being crashed at high speed into walls and...
History The Topper class has been hugely successful over the whole of its forty year history and increasingly so, as a racing boat, over the last ten. Fleets have grown and the...