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Topaz 16S (single trapeze) Topaz 16C (single trapeze) Topaz 16CX (twin trapeze) Please contact Rupert for prices 086 8659259 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (prices include trolley and top cover)
Overview of THE TOPAZ 16 CAT Breathtaking speed, amazing control and stability Following an exhaustive research and testing programme, the NEW roto-moulded CATAMARAN from Topper International launches in 2007. The Topaz 16 CAT is designed by Yves Loday and Rob White. Loday and White is an International CAT Team of the very highest calibre, so it is no surprise that they have produced such a stunning new CAT. The 16 CAT provides exhilarating performance. As you'd expect the 16 CAT is unashamedly fast. Yet she can easily be handled by inexperienced crew. The responsiveness resembles that of an Olympic racing machine. Yet the Topaz 16 CAT is exceptionally stable and forgiving. The 16 CAT can handle any conditions. Tested in a demanding holiday company environment by Sunsail, the Topaz 16 CAT just keeps coming back for more punishment. The hulls are constructed using the now legendary TRILAM roto-moulding technique used on the incredibly successful Topaz range of sailboats so the 16 CAT is incredibly robust and resilient. The 16 CAT's unique hull shape makes light work of big waves even putting many larger Cats in the shade. The hulls incorporate skegs rather than daggerboards so beaching the CAT is safe and simple. And the lightweight TRILAM Metalicene hulls are easy to handle ashore and require virtually no maintenance. The rig has been kept relatively simple, so the Topaz 16 CAT can be quickly and easily rigged and de-rigged. In high winds, mainsail reefing is an option and the jib can be furled in seconds. All fittings on the 16 CAT provide supreme efficiency and outstanding durability. The controls, from raising the mainsail and jib to handling the mainsheet loads, are geared so that even young or lighter crew can handle them comfortably in up to a force 4-5. The rudder system is shared with many of the top end racing cats so it has been tried and tested to extreme levels. All in all, owning the 16 CAT catamaran is plain sailing for an extremely wide range of ages and abilities - and what incredible sailing it is! Why choose THE TOPAZ 16 CAT ... for the speed! The Topaz 16 CAT is furiously fast and fun yet very forgiving and simple to sail. ... for the manageable performance for all-comers The perfect manners of the Topaz 16 CAT mean she is very accessible to all levels and sizes of sailors and it is also a very simple catamaran to rig. It is a great way for anybody even including lightweight or relatively inexperienced sailors to sail at very high speeds whilst remaining totally in control. ... because it is very very durable The 16 CAT hulls are constructed using the now famous Topaz rota-moulded technique in TRILAM polyethylene. Therefore, the hulls are extremely tough and durable and require virtually no maintenance. ... because it is great value for money The Topaz 16 CAT construction method is extremely cost effective making it a very affordable catamaran that is available from under £5K. ... because it is upgradeable The Topaz 16 also has three rig options - all of which use the same mast, hulls, crossbeams, trampoline and rudders so you can upgrade rigs without having to order a brand new boat. The basic model is called the Topaz 16 CAT S. The S stands for schools and the package that includes single trapeze and Dacron main and jib is an ideal teaching set up. The standard version, the Topaz 16 CAT C features a twin trapeze and a Mylar main and jib. Then there's the ultimate top end version, the Topaz 16 CAT CX which has the extra turbo power of the asymmetric gennaker to go with the twin trapeze. This is a fabulously fast catamaran which despite it's impressive speed always remains very easily controlled. Boat Test THE TOPAZ 16 CAT TOPAZ 16 TEST YACHTS & YACHTING TEST REPORT 2008 "Having designed the Dart 16 as the first mass-market cat with low cost, rotomoulded hulls in 1997, Yves Loday went to work on the Topaz 16 almost a decade later. So it's not surprising to find that the 16 has taken a big step forward in terms of design, construction and performance." "The Topaz 16CX provides a different kind of sailing experience. On the water it feels stiffer, lighter and more dynamic than any rotomoulded cat produced by Dart or Hobie, with taut feedback that qualifies as 'true performance' sailing." "The Topaz 16CX has all the attributes for a new International Youth Cat: low cost, durable, true performance and fun to sail." "What's more the Topaz 16 is an easy boat to handle." "The Topaz 16 is the first cat to bridge the gap between low cost rotomoulded hull construction and true performance cat sailing, a feat emulated by the smaller 14." "At under £6,000 complete with kite, nothing comes close to the 16CX. The 16S (school version) trims £1,000 off the price with a single trapeze, dacron mainsail and no spinnaker. It's a good choice for cat novices, but novices with aspirations should go balls-out for the CX." Why choose THE TOPAZ 16 CAT The Topaz 16 CAT has been designed by two of the most legendary Olympic CAT sailors ever. Any Catamaran that Yves Loday and Rob White have been involved with is going to be seriously FAST. And the TOPAZ 16 certainly will not disappoint on this score. But it is it's accessibility and ease of control that is the real genius of this affordable cat. The NEW Topaz 16 will undoubtedly appeal equally to hot shot youngsters and couples. The ideal weight combination would be between 100kgs to 150kgs. It is a great way for anybody even including lightweight or relatively inexperienced sailors to sail at very high speeds whilst remaining totally in control. * Great value trapezing Catamaran which offers a great introduction to performance sailing. * Loday-White hull design means more sailing and less swimming. * Rig options to suit beginners, club racers and one or two crew. * 16 CAT CX rig with fully battened jib and hi aspect fathead main for ultimate performance. * 16 CAT S version for schools. * Option of single or twin trapeze. * Reefing System for the Dacron and Mylar mainsail enables up to 20% reduction in sail area, meaning the boat can easily be sailed single-handed. * Extremely buoyant hulls to handle power and guarantee comfort. * Safe, stable and reassuring hull shape. * Jib furler is standard on school version and optional on Topaz 16 CAT C and 16 CAT CX versions. * Sealed one piece mast for further capsize protection. * Much admired single-line gennaker system enables effortless launches and recoveries. * Fantastic control systems keep things simple and are easy to use. * Proven lifting rudder system is child's play. * Lightweight hull is easy to launch and recover. * TRILAM technology unique to Topper gives unrivalled strength to weight ratio and great uniformity, buoyancy, stiffness and durability. * Three year hull warranty. Topaz 16S Topaz 16C Topaz 16CX Length 4.72m 4.72m 4.72m Beam 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m Total Boast Weight 140kg 140kg 140kg Crew 1-2 1-2 1-2 Trapeze Single Twin Twin Construction TRILAM Polyethylene TRILAM Polyethylene TRILAM Polyethylene Rig Dacron Mylar Mylar Total Sail Area excl. Gennaker 13.35m2 14.52m2 14.52m2 - Main 11.18m2 11.58m2 11.58m2 - Jib 2.17m2 2.67m2 2.67m2 - Gennaker - - 11.18m2 |
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