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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.
Significantly cheaper than a class official sail but also much more longwearing so win / win!! Only slight criticism is that on the latest sail, the furling direction to get the velcro tape to hold the sail rolled is opposite to the marked direction on a Pico lower mast....
apart from that - strongly recommended
I was very pleased to find this top in stock here. Rooster had sold out. But Sailing Chandlery still had stock. Arrived promptly.
Nice feel and robust rope with little stretch and easily cleats. Remarkable quality at price.
Easy to order, quick delivery good products
Nice and good quality wetsuit
Excellent customer service. The size I first ordered was too small and the team at Sailing Chandlery could not have been more helpful, quick to respond, and professional.
brilliant I have had this jacket before and know it's waterproof and excellent designed well worth the money. Recommend the jacket to any
Needing something warmer for the on coming autumn I decided yo invest in some Zhik SuperWarm Hikers. The video from Sailing Chandlery was great so I knew exactly what I was getting and really helped with the selection process. I've worn the hikers once so far and they're a great fit, I went for large and I'm 5' 10 and a medium build, I haven't trimmed the legs down yet but could probably take an inch or 2 off. I was impressed at how hard waring the leg material feels and the hiking pads feel super supportive and I can't wait to give them a proper testing! Delivery was impressive as ever and only took a couple of days.
I bought this item for under deck Genoa sheeting as a replacement for worn blocks. Only just fitted but run smoothly and same size as previous blocks.
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Need to swap my daughter tiller extension as she had a new tiller and had a different bottom fixing. Easy to order and very quick to send out
Clear and prompt turnaround of my order. Very efficient and done with a smile
Great quality visor with subtle branding. Sort lining to forehead band makes it comfortable to use, and it's adjustable so you can get the perfect fit. Great addition to my summer kit.
Really warm suit which is super lightweight and drys really quickly. This is a brilliant addition to my winter kit as drying off heavier winter wetsuits in a UK climate is not easy. Really comfortable fit and looks well reinforced in the key areas, can't comment on longevity yet as only just started using it but so far v impressed
Great product and only needs a small amount. Delivered as promised.
Great product. Works every time and delivered when promised. Thanks.
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