LASER FLEET The Laser was designed in 1971 as a strict 'one design' dinghy which gives exciting sailing at low cost and when racing gives a true test between sailors rather than between boats & equipment.
The construction is GRP giving a tough hull structure that requires minimal maintenance. The boat can be car topped or towed on a trailer.
Ideal crew weight is 67 - 90 kg which can be reduced to 35kg by use of the Radial or 4.7 rigs. Boats with these rigs use the same hull with a shorter bottom mast section and a different sail. The Radial rig is ideal for beginners.
Sails | Ideal Crew weight | Standard | For crew weight 67 - 90kg. | | Radial | For crew weight 60 - 70kg. | | 4.7 | For crew weight 35kg upwards. |
Price
Secondhand boats are available from £400 upwards with a new boat costing from £3,500 to £4,000 depending on specification (enquire at the Laser Centre in Long Buckby). But old boats are still very competitive at BSC.
If you would like a trial sail, send the Class Captain, Rod Bowes, an Email with with your telephone number & address or come down to the club on a Sunday afternoon.
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