The Linssen Variotop®. A floating legend

The four variables of the Variotop®

Nothing is as changeable as the weather. Especially in our own wet country. Sun, rain, cloudy skies. They alternate faster than we’d sometimes like. In order to deal with these vicissitudes and fluctuations in a pleasant way, we developed our Variotop® wheelhouse system. Varying in order to adapt to the elements, that’s the thought behind it. This is the perfect time to home in on this folding roof, which is much more than just a roof.

A Linssen with a Variotop® means that you, as a boating enthusiast, can be flexible enough to adapt to all weathers. When the sun shines, you want to be outside enjoying the open air. When it rains, you prefer to hide away and seek shelter. In addition, when the weather is bad, it often gets colder. Then you don’t just want a roof over your head, but preferably a well insulated roof. Our Variotop® wheelhouse system contains four variables that you can control to cool and/or heat the wheelhouse. These four variables are: the Variotop® folding roof, the height-adjustable cockpit bench, the doors and the bimini function.

More than a roof

Of course, we don’t have to explain anything more to Linssen owners. But people who don’t know us very well often don’t have the full picture of our Variotop® wheelhouse system. They see Variotop® only as the name for the roof, whereas it is in fact an integrated system for the wheelhouse. Variotop® means the entire room, the layout of the steering saloon and the steering position. Of course, the folding roof is an iconic feature, but it’s only one part of the system.

Cockpit bench up, wind in your hair

Sailing means making contact with the elements. And preferably with the pleasant elements such as sun and wind. The slightest breeze is a breath of fresh air in hot weather. Have you opened the folding roof to get a breath of fresh air? The cockpit bench for two people is electrically adjustable in height and depth. If you raise the bench, you can sit with the wind in your hair. It also gives you a perfect view of the water. If you want to cool down a bit more, a compact wet bar with sink and refrigerator is always within easy reach.

Outside or inside space

The wheelhouse of the Grand Sturdy Variotop® is a high-quality finished space in which you will want for nothing. Here you can sit behind the chic steering position with all the necessary instruments around it. At the push of a button, the Variotop® roof can be fully opened and folded back. This creates an enormous amount of outdoor space on the aft deck. Within a few seconds you can control your yacht from a real flybridge. When you close the roof again, you create a comfortable extra interior space with lots of privacy.

Open and yet windproof

The wheelhouse doors are an important part of the Variotop® system. In spring, when the sun is shining but the temperature could be a little higher, you can still sail with the roof open. If you keep the doors closed, you won’t be in the wind but you will be in the sun. As the weather gradually warms up, you open the doors and let the wind do its work in the wheelhouse.