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TOPAZ Uno Plus
RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

2. Introduction
2. Manufacturers Details
3. Maintenance
4-5. Mast and Mainsail
6-8. Boom
9-10. Jib
11. Rudder

INTRODUCTION

These RIGGING  INSTRUCTIONS have been compiled to help you to rig your TOPAZ  UNO  PLUS sailing dinghy.

Please also ensure that you refer to your TOPAZ  OWNERS MANUAL. The OWNERS MANUAL has been compiled 
to help you to operate your craft with safety and enjoyment. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied 
or fitted, it’s systems and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself
with the craft before using it.

If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety,
please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of the craft. Your dealer 
or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools, or competent instructors.

PLEASE KEEP THE RIGGING  INSTRUCTIONS and THE OWNERS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE AND HAND THEM
OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT.

MANUFACTURER  DETAILS

For further information, spares and accessories, please contact the manufacturer:
Topper International Ltd 
Kingsnorth Technology Park
Wotton Road
Ashford
Kent TN23 6LN
Tel44 (0) 1233 629186
Fax +44 (0) 1233 645897
email [email protected]

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Summary of Contents for Uno Plus

Page 1: ...www toppersailboats com TOPAZ Uno Plus Rigging Instructions...

Page 2: ...f with the craft before using it If this is your first craft or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with for your own comfort and safety please ensure that you obtain handling and...

Page 3: ...when down Any movement between the blade and the stock or the stock and the hull may cause steering problems Hull and fittings Small dents can be repaired by gently warming the hull with a hot air bl...

Page 4: ...ted so that it is a snug fit 1 3 Slide the luff tube of the sail front edge over the mast until the end of the mast reaches the end of the luff tube 1 4 Tie the downhaul onto the pre attached cleat on...

Page 5: ...The other end of the halyard will be attached to the jib when it is rigged 1 7 Open the mast gate Place the bottom of the mast in the mast foot and lift the mast up until it is vertical Once the mast...

Page 6: ...boom 2 3 Take the free end of the outhaul towards the mast end of the boom and pass it through the cleat on the top of the boom Then pass the free end through the block on the mast end of the boom nex...

Page 7: ...end of the kicker onto the metal ring at the bottom of the mast 2 7 Unwrap the sail and place the hook on the end of the boom through the metal ring in the clew of the sail 2 8 Pull the length of outh...

Page 8: ...pulley on the boom back to front and then the main pulley on the boat front to back Finally feed the pulley through the cleat on the mainsheet block 2 10 Tie a couple of figure eight knots in the main...

Page 9: ...he jib is all the way up and the luff front edge is taut To secure the halyard pass it through the cleat on the mast as shown To keep the line tidy tuck the loose halyard into the pocket hidden behind...

Page 10: ...10 3 5 Pass the jib sheets through the cleats on the sides of the boat as shown 3 6 A Fisherman s bend can be used to join the two ends of the jib sheets together 3 Rigging the Jib continued...

Page 11: ...the pins on the back of the boat and the rudder to attach It will be reasonably stiff from new so rotating the rudder while applying a gentle downward pressure can help 4 3 The rudder on the Topaz can...

Page 12: ...ational Ltd Kingsnorth Technology Park Wotton Road Ashford Kent TN23 6LN Tel 01233 629186 Fax 01233 645897 email info toppersailboats com TOPAZ UNO RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS PART No ISSUE 1 2016 www topper...

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