What is a car topper?

Question

explain this sentence:

Originally, the laser sailboat was designed as a car topper, the laser is durable, easy to rig, steer and transport... perfect for the beginner.

Answer 1

The Laser can go on top of a car for transport. Usually people use a trailer. Good boat.

Answer 2

As said a 'car-topper', initially describes a boat, light enough to easily be put atop a car.  In the case of a sailboat it would also need to be rigged down and up with relative ease.  You'll find a summary of a car-topper sailing dingy in this article. http://sailingmagazine.net/perry_hunterx...

There are also attachment to load a heaver boat on the roof.  such as found here, http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/INN-420....  and http://www.dngoodchild.com/7898.htm  This has elevated the definition of 'Car Topper'.

Answer 3

you can put in on your car top or in bed of pickup so you do not need to buy a boat trailer--easy to take to many locations to use the boat, sounds lightweight and easy for 1-2 people to handle--since they would have to lift it up to put it on the car