The Laser
| Crew: |
1 person.
Ideal weight for full rig: 13 stones |
| Sails: |
Una-rig: Mainsail only.
Full rig 7.06 sq metres
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| Length: |
4.23 metres |
| Weight: |
59Kg |
| Handicap: |
2008 Portsmouth Yardsticks
1078 - Full rig (Reasonably fast),
1101 - Radial (5.7 m) rig (Medium fast),
1175 = 4.7 m rig (Medium slow) |
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The Laser is immensely popular due to it's plastic construction and car-top-ability. It is reasonably light, and fast, but with a full rig it is not a beginner's boat. Three different sizes of sail/mast combinations are available (Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7) and the boat has a different handicap rating dependent on the type of rig used .
Over 190,000 boats have been built - so there are always plenty for sale. Second-hand prices range from £500 to £4000 depending on age and condition. New price approx. £4500. The Laser is one of the most regularly raced boats in the UK, if not the world, and is now an Olympic class.
Laser Class Association
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