Double-handed sailing dinghy Topaz ARGO

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A fantastic recreational sailboat. The Argo comes with an exciting asymmetric spinnaker system and the option of a simpler symmetrical spinnaker system ideal for training less experienced crews or for certain sailing conditions. Incredibly versatile, the Argo is designed specifically for club training and has comfortable capacity for up to four adult crew. This could be an instructor and up to three pupils or a family of four. The Argo is also great sailed two-up or even singlehanded. It is the staff favourite here at Topper. The really spacious cockpit and high boom and the all important extra wide beam mean the power is easy to handle and guarantee a comfortable and stable sail. Argo Features Single-line reefing Dacron mainsail allows power to be controlled depending on conditions and user ability. Roller Reefing Jib is simple enough for a beginner to use and fitted as standard. Spacious and well equipped cockpit with fantastic control systems keep things simple and are easy to use. Removable mast head float included as standard. High boom for comfort and safety for teaching. Hinged mast step for easy rigging by just one person. Grab rails and ‘Step On’ righting lines as standard. Extension righting rope to give greater leverage to smaller sailors. Gnav system as standard means the size of the cockpit is even further optimised. Double Chine means the ARGO is a safe stable platform. Extra wide 1.85m beam ensure that you can handle the power and guarantee comfort. Additional built in buoyancy and high freeboard guarantee perfect sailing without the boat taking on water or nose diving. A single-line spinnaker system enables effortless launches and recoveries.