Dinghy development: Topper class association

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Topper class association

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Topic: Topper class association

Posted By: Philsy
Subject: Topper class association
Date Posted: 16 May 05 at 4:19pm

Does this still exist? The web links all seem to be dead.

I'm trying to get advice on resealing a Topper centreboard box - can anyone
help?

Cheers

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Posted By: nathan
Date Posted: 16 May 05 at 5:20pm

Topper class website is http://www.gbrtopper.co.uk - www.gbrtopper.co.uk

By centreboard box, do you mean the black bladders contained under the hull plate? If so there are two main ways of sealing the holes in them, ensuring they are dry first. A simple way is just to tape it, using duck tape or similar, which will work but will eventually let water in. A more permanent way is to glue a peice of pro-grip over the hole using evostick or similar. It isnt a huge deal if they leak, apart from the extra weight if your racing, it does not undermine the integrity of anything.

If need any parts try http://www.wet-windy.co.uk/topper - www.wet-windy.co.uk/topper or http://www.roostersailing.com - www.roostersailing.com or many others

Posted By: Philsy
Date Posted: 16 May 05 at 5:26pm

Thanks, the site must have been down when I last tried.

Not too sure what the problem is - the boat belongs to my sister.
Apparently, it's a common problem - water is getting inside the hull via the
centreboard box. I'll have to take a look myself and report back, I think

Cheers

Phil

Posted By: TheSeaFalcon
Date Posted: 16 May 05 at 7:54pm

There's also http://www.toppersailboats.com - www.toppersailboats.com and the wet and windy site which are both pretty useful! I don't know an awful lot about surfing the web for boat bits lol!!!

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Topper 41825
Cherub 2539 (going, going and not quite but nearly gone)!

Posted By: Wave Rider
Date Posted: 16 May 05 at 8:02pm

Yeah what you can do is take the two black bladders out, then there is a sealant around the join between the hull and you can use a bathroom selant on there and that should stop it.

What sail number is it?

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-[Franko]-
Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club
RS600 933

Posted By: Philsy
Date Posted: 16 May 05 at 8:16pm

Er, I think I was a bit premature posting this. I'll collect the boat and find out
more about it - watch this space! ;)