Topaz Uno Plus Rigging Instructions

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TOPAZ Uno Plus

Rigging Instructions

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
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
email [email protected]

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TOPAZ Uno Plus
Maintenance

The TOPAZ System is designed to require very little maintenance, but there are some simple ways
to keep your boat in the best condition.

Rudder

Never launch your boat without checking that the retaining clip has clicked into place beneath
the upper transom fitting, as this will prevent the rudder from falling off.

Sails

After you have finished sailing, roll the mainsail loosely, this will extend its life better than folding.

Always rinse the sails and the boat after sailing in salt water.

Foils

Make sure that the rudder blade remains tight between the stock 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 blower (take care not to melt the hull).
For any more substantial repairs refer to Topper Sailboats.

Check the attachment of all fittings regularly. This is particularly important for the fittings
that are screwed onto fixings that are set in the hull. Keep all blocks, cleats and ropes clean
and rinse them after salt water exposure.

Always remove the bung to empty any water after sailing, and when not sailing leave the bung out
to prevent the buildup of pressure within the hull as the temperature fluctuates.

Ropes

Always replace any ropes that are showing any signs of wear immediately.

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1.1
Lay the Upper and Lower mast
on the ground. Insert the upper
mast into the lower mast
as shown.

1.2
Ensure that the upper mast is fully inserted, 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 the lower mast. Pass the downhaul through the metal ring
on the sail, and then back through the cleat. As shown.

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1. Rigging the Mast and Mainsail

1.5
The block for the jib halyard
should line up with the cut out
on the luff tube. Pass one end
of the jib halyard through
the deckeye, and pull it
towards the bottom
of the mast.

1.6
Lead the Jib Halyard to
the other cleat on the mast
and pass it through to secure it.
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 is up close
the mast gate and ensure
the pin is fully down.

1.8
Wrap the sail up clockwise,
so that the hook in the corner
is on the outside.
Once the sail is wrapped up,
place the white loop on the hook
to hold the sail wrapped up while
the rest of the boat is rigged.

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2.1
Attach the kicker to the boom as shown.

2.2
Tie the outhaul onto the hook
on the boom, and then pass
it through the block
on the stern end of the 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
(next to the C-clamp).

2.4
Tie the free end of the outhaul onto the hook on the boom as well,
so that the outhaul forms a continuous loop.

2. Rigging the Boom

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2.5
Place the C-clamp on the mast
about the gooseneck, and push
the clamp until it is around
the mast fully.

2.6
Clip the karabiner on the 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 outhaul that runs through the cleat towards the mast.
This will pull the corner of the sail towards the end of the boom and
flatten out the sail.

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2.9
Tie one end of the mainsheet in the pulley on
the boom. Then through the top pulley on the boat
front to back, then the 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 sheet
so that it will not pass through the main sheet pulleys
when the main sheet is released.

2. Rigging the Boom (continued)

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3.1
Clip the bottom of the luff of the jib onto the line on the bow.

3.2
Tie the free end of the jib halyard from earlier
onto the top of the jib using a bowline.

3.3
Pull the jib halyard until the 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 the Topper logo.

3.4
Attach the jib sheets to the jib
by passing a loop through
the metal ring in the clew
of the jib.
Put the ends of the sheets
through the loop and pull tight.

3. Rigging the Jib

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3.5
Pass the jib sheets through
the cleats on the sides
of the boat as shown.

3.6
A Fishermanʼs bend can be used
to join the two ends of the jib sheets together.

3. Rigging the Jib (continued)

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4.1
Attach the rudder blade
to the rudder stock using
the long bolts and nuts.
Tighten using a small spanner.
Once tight, place the black caps
over the nuts.

4.2
Line up 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 be raised or lowered
by lifting the tiller and then
pulling/pushing the tiller.
Lowering the tiller will then lock
the rudder into the new position.

4. Rigging the Rudder

Topper International Ltd

Kingsnorth Technology Park

Wotton Road

Ashford

Kent

TN23 6LN

Tel. [phone]

Fax [phone]

email [email protected]

TOPAZ UNO RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS PART No. ISSUE 1/ 2016

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