Hey all. Im an ex windsurfer from a few years back, but due to a shoulder and knee injury, been unable to resume the sport.
So started sailing Toppers back at High School in 1997 using a Topper Sailboat. I absolutely loved these simple to use quick setup boats (under 15mins to be on water) that I have been searching for one for over 20yrs.
I finally got hold of one, but I am missing a few parts to finish the build and get it sea worthy. I am after a sail, boom, rudder and dagger board. (just a few missing pieces) I am going to make a rudder and dagger board, so that does not bother me too much, But trying to find a cheap sail to use is a nightmare. The sail is similar to a Radial Laser sail, needing about 4.2m2 - 5.5m2 sail I thought I might be able to use one of older style windsurf sails, but none match up.
If anyone has some old parts they are willing to part with, I would be very much grateful and willing to pay.
I am located at Redcliffe (QLD) , but willing to travel up to an hour to get anything needed.
The first two pics are my new/old Topper, and the third is the type of sail I am after
Thanks
I'm thinking you could take your old windsurfing sails & get them recut to suit .
Maybe a 6.5 with the under boom section cut off .
I'm sure if you look at the land yachts forum you will see heaps done very similar
See here it might suit - have to check your mast will suit the luff sleeve
www.sailexchange.com.au/products/mainsail-mui-006