Topaz uno tres x Guide de démarrage rapide
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topaz uno tres x
»Rigging Instructions
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»Introduction
»Manufacturers Details
»Maintenance
»Glossary
»Raising the Mast
»Attaching the Boom & Gnav
»Attaching the Jib
»Rigging the Gennaker Kit
»Bowsprit - Gennaker Pole
»Rigging the Gennaker Sail
»Raising the Mainsail
»Tip
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introduction
For further information, spares and
accessories, please contact the
manufacturer:
TOPPER INTERNATIONAL LTD,
Kingsnorth Technology Park,
Wotton Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 6LN
Telephone +44 (0) 1233 629186
email info@toppersailboats.com
These RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS have been compiled to
help you to rig your Topaz UNO TRES X 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
systems and information on its operation and maintenance.
Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself with the craft
before using it.
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.
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The Topaz is designed to require very little maintenance, but there are some simple ways
to keep your boat in rst-class condition.
Mainsheet
Rudder
Sails
Furl the jib as soon as you hoist it (even in light airs). Try to get into the habit of furling it while launching and
recovering the boat, between races and when you capsize in windy conditions!
it hoisted for extended periods on the shore.
Be as gentle as you can with the asymmetric. Drops have to be fast but if the crew canpull smoothly the sail will last
longer.
Always rinse the sails and boat after sailing in salt water.
RELEASE JIB TENSION WHEN NOT BEING SAILED.
maintenance
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Foils
your boat vibrates or hums it is usually due to minor damage to the foils.
Hull and ttings
NOT to melt the hull); for more substantial repairs refer to Topper International.
them out if they have been exposed to salt water.
When not using the Tres, leave the plug out to allow air to circulate and to prevent excess
Ropes
Replace any ropes showing signs of wear immediately. Too many championships have
maintenance (...)
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glossary / useful terminology
hull
spars
foils
Nose:
Painter:
Transom:
Fore:
Aft:
Mast Step:
Rail:
Port:
Starboard:
Leeward:
Windward:
Gudgeon:
Mast:
Mast Heel:
Boom:
Outhaul:
Vang:
Cunningham:
Sheet:
Daggerboard
Rudder:
Pintle:
Front of the hull
Rope from the nose of the hull used for towing or tying the board to a jetty, buoy or trolley
Forward
Rearward
Integral tube where the mast heel/foot of the mast locates
Upper/outermost edge of a hull
Direction away from the wind
Direction from which the wind is coming
Fitting on the transom used to hang the rudder
Main vertical spar supporting the rig/sail
Lower edge/foot of the mast
Spar at the bottom of the mainsail
Purchase system on the boom for tightening the lower edge/foot of the sail
Purchase system for tightening the rear/aft edge (leech) of the sail
Rope for controlling the inward/outward position of the mainsail
Blade found in the middle of the hull used to counteract leeward slippage
Blade found at the transom used for steering
The male part (pin) of the rudder hanging system
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sails
Mainsail:
Jib:
Tack:
Clew:
Head:
Leach:
Lu:
Foot:
Batten:
Sail aft/rearward of the mast (Larger of the two)
Sail forward of the mast (Smaller of the two)
Forward lower corner of a sail
Rear lower corner of a sail
Upper corner of sail
Rear edge of the sail
Forward edge of the sail
Bottom edge of the sail
glossary / useful terminology (...)
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rigging instructions
raising the mast
Position the boat head to wind away from any overhead
power lines or other obstructions.
Attach the spreaders as per the settings on the supplied
sheet.
Lay the mast along the centre line of the boat.
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Un-tape all of the ropes attached to the foot of mast.
Attach shroud adjusters to the shroud eye each side -
approximately the 4th hole down.
Fix the base of the mast to the mast step on the cross beam
with the pin and ring from the mast step.
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raising the mast
attaching the boom & gnav
Ensure all halyards are in place at foot of mast.
You may now pull the rig up using the forestay. You may
require someone to lift the top of the mast.
Having pulled the mast upright, secure the forestay to the
eye on the front of the bow plate.
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Now attach the trapeze wires to the elastic retaining line.
Pull the loop through the small eye at the top of the trapeze
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Attach the boom onto the mast with the pin on the lower of
Remember to put the pin in from the top and fold the drop
nose end of the pin over.
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attaching the boom & gnav (...)
NB: ensure the toggle is correctly orientated.
Fix the gnav strut to the carriage on the top of the boom.
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the gnav control line. This comes out the underside of the
boom at the front, and feed through the Ronstan cleat on
the mast.
1. Attach main halyard to end of boom.
TIP: You can tie a stopper knot in halyard by the mast to support
the boom while you rig the main sheet.
2. Finally you can thread the mainsheet. Starting from the
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attaching the jib
the front of the boat.
1. Attach the clew of the jib to the jib sheets by passing
push a small loop of it through the clew cringle.
2. Pass both the tails through this loop and pull tight. If you
will always be able to release the jib sheet (as shown).
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TIP: It is not advisable to leave jib up overnight.
REMEMBER TO TAKE THE JIB TENSION OFF WHEN NOT
BEING SAILED
is through the head of the sail.
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base of the mast.
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