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Dinghy

Topaz 4.2 Strong

dinghy

A flatter, heavier-air cut of the 4.2 mainsail for the same Topper hull, built for venues that never go light.

LOA
3.4
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1977
DESIGNER
Ian Proctor
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
3.4
M
Beam
1.39
M
Draft
1.1
M
Hull Weight
43
KG
Crew Min
1
Crew Max
2
Year Designed
1977
Mainsail Area
4
M²
Jib Area
0
M²
Spinnaker Area
0
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Ian Proctor
Class Association
International Topper Class Association (ITCA)

History

Built on Ian Proctor's 1977 Topper hull, the Strong option is a flatter, slightly reduced-area cut of the 4.2 sail for clubs and venues that regularly see breeze on the stronger side.

Sailing Characteristics

The flatter shape depowers earlier than the standard 4.2, keeping the boat flatter and easier to control when the wind builds, at the cost of a little light-air drive.

Racing Context

Chosen by sailors and coaches at consistently windy clubs and coastal venues who would rather trade light-air pace for control once the breeze is up.

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