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Dinghy

Topaz 5.3 Strong

dinghy

A flatter, heavier-air cut of the 5.3 mainsail for the same Topper hull, built to hold shape when the breeze is up.

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
5
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 gives sailors on the standard 5.3 rig a flatter, slightly reduced-area sail for windier venues and heavier conditions.

Sailing Characteristics

Depowers earlier than the standard 5.3, keeping the boat flatter through gusts so a sailor can hold a straight course instead of fighting constant weather helm.

Racing Context

A common choice at exposed coastal clubs and for sailors who race regularly in strong breeze, where control matters more than outright light-air power.

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