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Laser
€5,290.00
Tax included
The Laser is the world’s most popular adult racing class boat.
True to box one design standards, each Laser in the world is identical ensuring the best sailor on the water wins the race, not the boat.
The Laser is a challenging boat that rewards athleticism, subtle steering and trimming techniques, as well as the tactical excellence of the sailor.
The Laser has been raced by young and old alike from the Club level all the way to the Olympics. the Race, more suitable for the leisure sailors and club racing.
Possibility of purchasing the hull alone
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FEATURES
- Fast planing hull
- Retains excellent resale value
- Easy to carry on most cars
- Quick to rig and launch
- ISAF International Class
- Strict rules of unique design
- Extensive regatta program: local and global
| length ft/m | 13.78 | 4.2 |
| beam pi/m | 4.56 | 1.39 |
| draft pi/m | 2.62 | 0.80 |
| sail area pi²/m² | 75.99 | 7.06 |
| hull weight lb/kg | 130.0 | 58.97 |
| capacity | 1.2 people | |
| skill level | beginner–expert | |
| race level | club–olympic | |
| optimal weight lb/kg | 160/190 | 73/86 |
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Racing pedigree. Because the lasers are simple and identical, they provide exciting competition and a great opportunity to develop racing skills. Many of the world's best sailors are rising through the Laser ranks, and Laser and Radial are current Olympic classes. No sailor is too inexperienced or too advanced to pilot a Laser. This is why lasers last a lifetime. Superb value. The simplicity, popularity and one-design nature of the Laser make it very economical. The International Laser Class Association limits and controls fast extras, so the boat will never go out of style, which is why Lasers have such a high resale value. Whether it's a local club race or the World Championships, every Laser has exactly the same chance of winning. And a young sailor can go all the way to the top of the sport in the same hull. This is the simple formula for Laser’s success.
The world’s premier racing dinghy. The Weekender (name of the first prototype), with “TGIF” (Thank God It’s Friday) on the sail was designed in 1969 and quickly revolutionized the racing world with its speed and simplicity. It was called Laser in November 1970 and the production started the same year. It was launched at the New York Boat Show, its uniform design and affordable price attracted sailors and 144 Lasers were sold. Laser sails were identical due to modern laser cutting thus setting a standard for future racing classes. Today this timeless design is by far the most popular adult and youth racing boat worldwide. It is raced by many of the world’s top sailors and has been an Olympic class since 1996. The Laser’s full size rig rewards athleticism and is best for heavier, more experienced sailors, but it can easily be converted to a Radial or 4.7 by changing just the sail and bottom spar. When you race a Laser, one hull goes a long way. Just changing the lower mast and sail, you can convert any boat from Laser to Radial to 4.7. The advantage of this interchangeable formula is that you can easily switch boats as you become older, heavier or more experienced. Each rig helps you prepare for the next, so you get a step-by-step progression that can take you all the way from a beginning racer to World Champion!
