Topper MD Martin Fry first outlined his vision for a wide-appeal, low cost, mass production family dinghy to designer Ian Howlett and designer/builder Rob White nearly four years ago. The concept called for a totally modern sailboat that was appealing to all members of a family and was user friendly from day one.

The concept called for a totally modern sailboat that was appealing to all members of a family and was user friendly from day one. Above all it had to be seriously tough and readily affordable. The average modern family 14 footers start at £6000. The Magno is expected to retail for significantly less representing outstanding value for money. Much of the cost saving has been achieved by utilising the revolutionary hull construction methods as pioneered by Topper when producing the hugely successful Topaz. This same technique is now being used to produce the new baby Taz and the Magno. More information on this unique construction method can be found here.

The introduction of the Magno makes gennaker performance sailing easy. The boat is simplicity itself to rig and launch, the fantastic control systems are childs play, and the Topaz level construction quality guarantees the lowest maintenance family sailboat ever produced. The dynamic yet forgiving Howlett hull is married to an extremely controllable rig that is perfect for less experienced sailors but will also provide that extra oomph on demand.

As you set sail for the first time - the spacious and comfortable cockpit has a secure and confident feel. As with all Howlett designs stability is reassuring and seasoned sailors will quickly appreciate the pedigree handling, impressive performance levels and high specification fittings throughout.

Whether you are a top racer or a newcomer to sailing the Magno allows you to sail at your own pace!

She will happily welcome the whole family aboard for a relaxed days sailing. The boat has comfortable capacity for four. The Selden gnav system makes for a roomy cockpit area. This clever hull design even allows you to remove the thwart seat from the centre of the cockpit to add even more space. The Topaz Magno is supplied with built-in storage compartments in the cockpit and the transom areas.

The Magno is also perfect for teaching youngsters or beginners. The power source is a modern and easily handled rig and can even be reefed for less experienced crews or in high winds. The slab reefing main can be reduced or increased depending on the conditions and crew on the day. The furling jib means you can transform the Magno to a powerful singlehander and you can also keep the powerful gennaker under wraps until you are ready to unleash the ultimate adrenaline rush. The gennaker system is supremely efficient and even young sailors can raise or lower the gennaker on a single line launch as smoothly as the professionals.
The Magno is a landmark design which promises to bring family sailing to a brand new audience in a value for money package that may never be matched again.