Topaz

   
Topper's one hull, five dinghies system. Topaz Uno is a simple singlehander, Uno+ adds a tiny jib, Topaz Race has a larger monosail rig, Duo has a stayed mast, larger sails and a trapeze, Tres adds an asymmetric spinnaker.
Number of Crew 1 or 2
Trapeze

One on the Duo and Tres rig

Length 3.86m
Beam 1.42m
Sail area Uno, 3.86sq.m (main only)
Uno+, 5.4sq.m (with jib)
Uno Race, 6.9sq.m (main only)
Duo and Tres, 8.3sq.m (with jib)
Spinnaker 8sq.m asymmetric on Tres only
PY number From 1255 (Uno) to 1175 (Tres)
Designer & date Ian Howlett in 1998
Highest sail number 1200
Class web address
Notes The polyethylene hull can carry five rigs, from beginner's single hander to trapeze asymmetric.
 
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