Vibe Topper dinghy for 1 to 3 adults

The Topper Vibe is a 3.80 m, 80 kg dinghy with a very roomy cockpit for 1 to 3 people, with a swing-down centreboard, a reefing mainsail and a gennaker.

The Vibe was the first boat in the whole Topper range with a swing-down centreboard. It is an extraordinary combination of a moderate length (3.80 m), a very roomy cockpit and an excellent low weight of 80 kg. This makes the boat very versatile, carrying one to three people. Stable and modern, it comes with all the features that the range would go on to include across the series: a reefing mainsail, a gennaker with a simple hoisting and dropping system, and a kicker above the boom that leaves more room to manoeuvre in the cockpit.

We also offer a more powerful Vibe, the Vibe X. It uses the same hull as the original Vibe, which has proved exceptionally stable, light and compact, with a bigger and more powerful rig and sails. The extra power, which lets the boat plane even earlier and sail even faster, is ideal for lighter winds, heavier sailors or for challenging crews as their confidence grows.

The Vibe X rig gives a 20% increase in sail area, with a taller mast fitted with additional lower shrouds and spreaders for greater control over mast bend and compression. This makes it easier to depower the mainsail when sailing upwind, with enough support for a lighter crew to use the trapeze without distorting the hull, plus a longer pole to fly a considerably larger asymmetric spinnaker.

The standard Vibe is an excellent choice for young, light and inexperienced sailors who want instant access to exciting sailing. The Vibe X option delivers even more performance to take them to the next level, while keeping the excellent stability and handling of the Vibe hull. The result: far more control and smoother sailing than you would expect from a boat with this much power.