Even the smallest new sailor feels safe, comfortable and confident in the superb new TAZ. Her ultra-modern 'Topaz-like' good looks will instantly ignite interest. Once on the water, the superbly responsive TAZ comes into her own to delight and win over yet another new convert to the sport of sailing.
Spacious Self Draining Cockpit
The TAZ feels much bigger aboard than she really is. The 'Topaz-Style' self draining cockpit is spacious, uncluttered and comfortable. There is more than enough room for teacher and pupil to sail together without feeling cramped or restricted. An extra high boom gives an even greater feeling of space and allows the centreboard to be fitted before you go sailing.
Uniquely Rugged and Resilient Hull Construction
The precision moulded TRILAM 3-ply sandwich construction is unique to Topper - as pioneered by the Topaz System - and guarantees that no other rota moulded sailboats come even close to the Taz and Topaz in terms of strength, rigidity and durability.
Carry Handles
'Topaz-Style' Carry Handles are fitted on bow and stern for easy launching and retrieval.
Inspection Hatches
Stowage pouches fit into inspection hatches for storing keys, cold drinks etc.
Proven Lifting Rudder System
The easy to lift rudder system - as used on the Topper - keeps the rugged moulded blade in perfect condition. This sturdy rudder fitting is amongst the best on any production model sailboat.
Easy and quick to rig
The simple 'Oppie-style' sprit rig and simple centre mainsheet could not be easier to rig. Within a matter of minutes you'll be on the water. The sleeved luff and loose footed sail eliminates eyelets and lacing, making rigging even quicker and easier.
Easily cartoppable
The lightweight Taz sailboat is easily cartoppable. Getting the Taz from storage to the water and back is a breeze.
Hassle-free maintenance
The hi-tech roto-moulded polyethylene hull is unsinkable and far stronger and longer lasting than other boats on the market. The hull is virtually indestructable, even against the harshest knocks and scrapes inflicted by novices. But, in the unlikely need of a repair, the workability of polyethylene makes any repairs effortless. Tried and tested Topper Topaz fittings and fixtures ensure that failures are kept to a minimum.
Fast track progression
The TAZ is the perfect introduction to Topper sailing. The renowned Topper Junior Racing Class is well established and recognised by the RYA and ISAF. There is no better Topper apprenticeship than the new TAZ.
Why a Topaz TAZ
Topaz TAZ is the most affordable family or school boat for one or two people
Two sails for two people - perfect for young families and ideal for sailing schools.
“Smaller and lighter, nippier and more handy than a Topper or Pico which makes it a more suitable size for introducing children to sailing”.
YACHTS & YACHTING 2002
“In fact the TAZ has quite a racy hull shape with a flat rocked backend starting to taper at the daggerboard towards a fine bow. So the TAZ also appears to cut upwind quickly, pointing high, tacking easily and accelerating with each gust. Sailing offwind on flat water, the TAZ stayed stable downwind and in gybes”.
YACHTS & YACHTING 2002
“The TAZ has a speckled finish with non-slip which is non-abrasive and very effective on the deck side. Since its sandwich construction hull is hollow, there is room for inspection hatches in the bow and the transom providing a small amount of watertight storage space for spare clothes, drinks or even sandwiches”.
YACHTS & YACHTING 2002
“The polyethylene inner and outer surfaces provided excellent durability, while the layer of foam in between provides stiffness and flotation throughout the hull”.
YACHTS & YACHTING 2002
“How would the TAZ beat to windward against a strong spring ebb tide in a gusty 25 knots of wind? This scenario confronts many coastal sailors and the TAZ performed extremely well”.
YACHTS & YACHTING 2002
“The TAZ is 2.95m in hull length and 41kg in hull weight. The TAZ has plenty of room for two children in its cockpit and unlike the Optimist has a high boom that should stay clear of small heads. The Design Category CE Certificate for the TAZ recommends a maximum of two people or 150kg, which in theory allows a suitably enthusiastic 100kg Dad to sail with his child”.
YACHTS & YACHTING 2002
Disclaimer
The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, these particulars are not a part of any contract or offer and are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Channel Marine Yacht Brokers, who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified agents to carry out surveys, structural and/or mechanical & electrical.
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