Topaz Magno
The Topaz Magno is a Sailing dinghy created by Topper International designed for between 1 and 4 crew members, though usually 2.[2]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ian Howlett |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 1–4 |
| Trapeze | Yes |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Topaz TRILAM |
| Hull weight | 89 kg (196 lb) |
| LOA | 3.94 m (12 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 1.56 m (5 ft 1 in) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Centerboard |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 8.12 m2 (87.4 sq ft) |
| Jib/genoa area | 2.30 m2 (24.8 sq ft) |
| Spinnaker area | 10.58 m2 (113.9 sq ft) |
| Racing | |
| RYA PN | 1175[1] |
Performance and design
The Magno is a versatile three-sail boat that is great as either a small family boat or for club racing or teaching. The spacious cockpit with its gnav kicker (an upside down vang) offers roomy and comfortable sailing and is an ideal teaching platform for groups. The boat can be sailed single-handedly due to the zip-reefing system in the mainsail adding yet another layer of versatility.
The Magno is a dinghy that can be used for learning to sail, to club racing.[3] The Magno, a mid-sized dinghy of the topper range, is a good boat for youth training, being stable with plenty of room for two trainees and an instructor. The boat has a Gnav kicker system which gives you more room in the cockpit.
References
- "Portsmouth Yardstick" (PDF). RYA. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- "Topaz Magno - Test Report" (PDF). Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- "About the Topaz Magno". New to Sailing. Retrieved 17 March 2017.