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Topper International Ltd

Kingsnorth Technology Park, Wotton Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 6LN  United Kingdom.

Tel44 (0) 1233 629186

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TOPAZ RANGE OWNERS MANUAL 

PART No. P61 ISSUE 6

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Summary of Contents for TOPAZ 12

Page 1: ...om TOPAZ TAZ RACE PLUS TOPAZ UNO PLUS TOPAZ UNO RACE TOPAZ UNO RACE X TOPAZ TRES TOPAZ VIBE TOPAZ MAGNO TOPAZ RANGER TOPAZ ARGO TOPAZ OMEGA TOPAZ FUSION TOPAZ MAVERICK TOPAZ XENON TOPAZ XENON XK1 TOPAZ 12 TOPAZ 14 TOPAZ 16 ...

Page 2: ...cautions 4 Using aTrailer 4 Before you go Sailing 5 On the Water 5 Design Category 5 Capsize Recovery 6 Being Towed When Afloat 7 Mooring and Anchoring 7 Outboard Engine Topaz Omega 7 Craft Identification Number 7 Builders Plate and Sail Number 7 Symbols 7 Maintenance Service 8 Modifications 8 Manufacturer Contact Details 8 Specification Table 1 9 Specification Table 2 9 EU Declaration of Conformi...

Page 3: ...aft safely in these conditions Design Category C includes the hazards of a freak wave or gust which are potentially dangerous conditions where only a competent fit and trained crew using a well maintained craft can satisfactorily operate The crew should be familiar with the use of all safety equipment and emergency manoeuvring man overboard recovery being towed etc All persons should wear a suitab...

Page 4: ...keel Never allow the keel to drop in an uncontrolled manner Regularly check all keel system ropes for signs of deterioration Particular attention should be paid to the Dyneema line where it attaches to the shroud shackle and on the keel Replace the keel system ropes at the first sign of wear and at least once each year ____________________________________________________ USING A TRAILER When towin...

Page 5: ...y compartments are formed by the hull mouldings and consequently the following points should be noted Do not puncture the hull Should a hull become punctured do not use the craft until it is repaired Ensure that any hatches are correctly fitted and have a good seal Should a hatch not be closed correctly do not use the craft CAUTION Drain bungs and hatches must be secured before launching and must ...

Page 6: ...to one end to turn the catamaran so the mast is facing upwind and pull the catamaran slowly upright using the righting line stored in the pocket on the trampoline and secured to the mast base thrown over the top hull As the craft rights the wind on the trampoline and under the sail will help to right the catamaran One of the crew should hold the handle on the underside of the trampoline on the win...

Page 7: ...e mast base on the for ward crossbeam for catamarans Ensure the mast is secure if it is being used in this way ____________________________________________________ OUTBOARD ENGINE TOPAZ OMEGA ONLY The Topaz OMEGA sailing dinghy is designed to be able to operate with an outboard engine The Topaz OMEGA has a forward locker to stow and fix the outboard engine out of the sailing area of the boat when ...

Page 8: ...ate your sail and the stitching if the sail is not rinsed in fresh water after sailing Sails should be dried be fore storing Jib sails with clear panels should be rinsed with fresh water Clear panels are likely to be subject to UV degradation before the rest of the sail and a routine check to ensure transparency must be carried out Jibs with clear panels that are no longer transpar ent or where vi...

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Page 12: ...ealer or Topper International Ltd Kingsnorth Technology Park Wotton Road Ashford Kent TN23 6LN United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1233 629186 Fax 44 0 1233 645897 email info toppersailboats com web www toppersailboats com TOPAZ RANGE OWNERS MANUAL PART No P61 ISSUE 6 www toppersailboats com ...

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