2021 Topper Topaz 16 ft

Topaz 16 featuring TRILAM polyethylene construction (thermoformed triple-layer) – stiff, impact-resistant, and low maintenance

Hull & Rudder:

• Symmetric hulls with integrated skegs (no daggerboards) –  easy to beach
• Symmetrical wave-piercing bows – improved pitch stability, reduced tendency to pitchpole
• Injection-molded PE rudder blades
• Adjustable “Race” rudder system (rake tuning for helm balance)

Rig:

• Fractional sloop with fully battened, boomless mainsail
• Furling gennaker ( minimal use)
• 2 furling systems – original drum and upgraded continuous line system
• Dacron sail inventory
• Foam-filled sealed mast (positive buoyancy) with 2:1 halyard
• Hinged mast step for single-handed stepping

Deck Gear:

• Ball-bearing blocks, race-spec cleats
• Integrated non-slip deck pattern
• Trapeze system with foot straps- currently set up as single trap but have 2 sets of additional wires never used

Principal Dimensions:

• LOA: 4.88 m (16 ft)
• Beam: 2.25 m (7.4 ft)
• All-up sailing weight: ~140 kg (308 lbs)
• Sail areas: Main 9.1 m² | Jib 2.13 m² | Gennaker 13.56 m²

Included:

• Cover
• Cat Trax beach wheels (with cradles)
• Dolly
• Road trailer
• trap harness

Well-suited as a high-performance trainer or recreational cat—predictable handling with gennaker-driven downwind performance. Easy to rig and sail. Ready for the summer!