The Topaz Vibe is a British sailing dinghy designed by Ian Howlett and Rob White. Built by Topper International, it was introduced in 2006.[2] There are two models, the Vibe and the Vibe X, with the latter carrying larger sails. The Vibe is a World Sailing Learn to Sail class.[3][4][5][6]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ian Howlett & Rob White |
| Year | 2006 |
| Builder(s) | Topper International |
| Name | Topaz Vibe |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 1–3 |
| Trapeze | Yes |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Topaz TRILAM |
| Hull weight | 70 kg (150 lb) |
| LOA | 3.80 m (12 ft 6 in) |
| Beam | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Centreboard |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 6.90 m2 (74.3 sq ft) 8.12 m2 (87.4 sq ft) |
| Jib/genoa area | 2.21 m2 (23.8 sq ft) 2.30 m2 (24.8 sq ft) |
| Spinnaker area | 8.41 m2 (90.5 sq ft) 10.58 m2 (113.9 sq ft) |
| Racing | |
| RYA PN | 1185/1140[1] |
Design edit
The Vibe is a small recreational dinghy, with the hull built predominantly of trilam polyethylene. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, an open reverse transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable daggerboard keel. It displaces 154 lb (70 kg).[4]
The Vibe has a beamy and chined hull and was designed as a performance hiking dinghy, though can be fitted with a single trapeze.[7]
Variants edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Topaz Dinghy range" (PDF). Topper. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "Vibe test Report" (PDF). Yachts & Yachting. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "ISAF learn to Sail classes". World Sailing. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ a b c d Browning, Randy (2018). "Topaz Vibe sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "Topper International". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "Ian Howlett". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ "Topaz Vibe". Topper International. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
External links edit
Media related to Topaz Vibe at Wikimedia Commons- Topper International - Vibe
