Frequently asked questions about

THE TOPPER

What is the topper made of?

The topper is made of polypropylene. It the largest injection moulding in the world.

How many topper have been made?

Over 46000 toppers have been sold.

Is there a class association?

There is a fantastic class association which has a great training and race program. Huge fleets attend each event, over 280 entrants raced at the most recent nationals. The worlds has grown from 100 to 170 boats in the last 3years and is still growing.

What size does my child have to be to sail a topper?

The minimum weight of your child would have to be four half stone.

My child finds the 5.3 sail too powerful. Do you have an alternative?

Yes the 5.3 mainsail can be reefed or we have a 4.2 sail which can be raced in the same fleet as the 5.3 sailors

Can i fit a centremain kit to my old boat?

Yes you can. We supply a ronstan or holt kit. The centremain kit is available as an option for approx £100. Please refer to the online shop for latest price info.

How much does a race rigged boat cost and what is included?

The race rigged boats come with worlds race pack, ronstan centre main kit and 975mm tiller extension plus all new webbing straps on the lower and boom and the new design race sail. Please refer to the online shop for latest price info.

What colour is the boat available in?

Racing red or marine blue.

Is the boat car topable?

Yes this is the most popular way of transporting a topper as it only weighs 43kilo's.

Can i buy a lightweight launching trolley which i can put inside my car for transporting?

We sell a lightweight aluminium trolley which is simple to take apart by using the push button connectors. There are no tools involved so it could not be simpler.