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June 15, 2018 2 min read
The Topper sailing dinghy is popular, both for club sailor and also travellers. At each Topper event in the UK there are hundreds of boats competing.
The Harken Topper Kicker system features on most modern boats and unfortunately sometimes the parts need replacing. Here is a guide to what you need to replace the system.
There are 5 parts to the Topper kicker system:
Some sailors also like to add a carabina to one end of the system for easy attachment, in this case we recommend the 6mm carabina.
A simple 4mm shackle will do the trick here, simply attach it at the top of the Harken 29mm carbo block.
One of our most popular blocks, it's a great size and can be used for many different applications across the Topper and other boats.
Simply attached the shackle to the top, tie your rope in a bowline through the centre of the block and you can start rigging the system with the fiddle block.
An impressive piece of kit from Harken. This 40mm fiddle block comes complete with a cam cleat attached, although some Topper sailors to prefer to change to a Spinlock.
Bring the rope down from the middle of the 29mm block, through the top pulley on the fiddle block, back up through the 29mm then through the main sheave and through the cleat.
Harken 40mm Topper Block and Cleat
We've tested lots of ropes for the Topper Kicker, all with our sponsored sailors who have travelled to loads of Topper events and experienced many different wind strengths and conditions.
The rope which came out best was the SK99 dyneema Evolution Race from Gottifredi Maffioli - that's why we created our Topper kicker rope product. It's the perfect length and it's a rope which will last, no more new kicker every event!
Available by the meter we have 6mm braided hose pipe available to make those control lines a bit softer on the hands.
Really good selection of rope sizes, delivered speedily. Great idea to put the offcuts to good use. Caused a few laughs when people realised what I'd ordered ;-)
The sales team were quick responding to our questions, dispatched to us promptly, and the product is a perfect replacement for our old tiller which ended up at the bottom of a lake!
Love the fact they don’t leak.
You do need to squeeze to get liquid out. Which is so much better. Don’t lose liquid etc.
nice size and robust
Great for when it’s not too cold. But is windy and wet. Needing to stay dry on top.
Very easy to install. May need some additional sealing for complete water-tightness.
It was time for me to upgrade to a newer Ilca and it was recommended that I get a Devoti. The price was competitive and the service from Andrew and his team was fantastic. I received lots of communication and the boat was delivered to me within 2 weeks. It is really great that Sailing Chandlery take the time to set up the rigging so that you can get straight on the water. I am very pleased with my new boat and am loving sailing it. Thank you Sailing Chandlery!
Excellent fit for a topaz. Great service on collection.
Perfect
Love this bag. Great wet area within it as well.
Excellent to use as for a birthday gift to family members keen on sailing
Currently 2 weeks into an Eastern Mediterranean trip with these shoes. Grip is great and they drain really well. Comfort is brilliant… as long as you take the right size. I followed the measurement guidelines and they work well. Highly recommend shoe!
Quick despatch and a good quality product. Moves smoothly along the boom.
Ordered a dyneema RSAero halyard on the Thursday. It arrived by mid day on the Friday and was used on the Saturday. Excellent product and service. Thank you
Reeves really easily, jams well and excellent grip
I bought the burgee and clip for a Hartley 12 and found downwind sailing much easier single handed. The clip came with the screws so it was a 10 minute job including dropping the mast. Website worked well again and the items were delivered quickly so a good job all round.
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