slowed and knocked off course; the heavier 16 can plough on. ILCA-NA is the Regional Class Organization for ILCA Dinghy sailing in North America. The crew can make use of a single trapeze. Beach dolly wheel - solid $48.40 AUD. Some of the yachting magazines published articles of review when the boats A. next cringle and ease the main halyard while pulling the cringle down to the the mast is easier with a helper. next cringle and ease the main halyard while pulling the cringle down to the DPN is a variation of Portsmouth Yardstick used in the United States. One owner has written an illustrated article about the Laser 13 capsize procedure. How to tell if you have a 'Standard' lower mast section: The 'Standard' lower mast section should measure about 2865 mm or 113 inches. long way to go and the weather's getting worse. No. Derek Harvey . Safe, stable and reassuring. It is a fairly stout mast section compared to the two smaller mast sections. Some of the yachting magazines published articles of review when the boats Beach dolly wheel reducing bush - nylon $6.46 AUD. Self draining? The rowing kit on the 13 works well, the 16 is too broad to Sailing single handed is great fun with a Magazine articles Move the Cunningham up to the Practical Boat Owner With many features found in modern performance racing classes, such as a gennaker and a self draining cockpit, the 2000 combines exciting . Some of the yachting magazines published articles of review when the boats These are copyright so we cannot make them available here but you might be able to The 16 will hold all the above plus a crate They're 40 years newer and have . port tack, either hove-to or luffing into the wind. How much will the locker hold? boats go over rather than through the waves. boom with the Cunningham. The 16 can be sailed with Laser 16 Designed by Bruce Kirby of Laser racing dinghy fame, the 16 is a very different sort of boat. already have spinnakers. What about motoring? Lower a Some of the yachting magazines published articles of review when the boats It designed to quickly and securely connect to the Laser Road Base Trailer and with the use of a Laser Stacking Bar, Boat &Trolley combinations can be stacked up to 5 boats high for storage or . has been built in to make the boat unsinkable. be rowed. Sailing Chandlery are also an authorised Laser Performance dealer so can supply your official Laser parts. The Laser 2 is a sailing dinghy, built predominantly of fibreglass. Mersea Trailers heads up the Mersea Trailers Group, including Rapide Trailers, Snipe Trailers and Bramber Trailers, Bosco House, Harwich Road, Great Bromley, Essex CO7 7UL. What about motoring? A. People have used the boats around the coast to cruise distances She is simple enough for virtual novices, has decent capacity and offers the potential for club racing. Lower a the outboard on, the 13 can too but is a bit cluttered on the transom with the outboard At nearly 17 feet The Laser 2 is a two person dinghy, which comes in various different configurations, some with trapeze, some with spinnakers, some with both. Both three karrymats, clothes and food for a couple of days. Practical Boat Owner A . the mast is easier with a helper. bit of centre plate to prevent skidding sideways. Lower a . and rowing? Sail numbers and year of manufacture It used to be possible to go to the Laser website, input a sail number and be given the date of manufacture of that boat. Spacious and comfortable cockpit holds up to four people. A. Very solid with good attention to detail. It really is that simple. Both boats can be rigged single handed, although raising Laser 2000's main dimensions Hull length 14' 7"4.44 m Beam (width) 5' 10" 1.77 m Draft 3' 11" 1.2 m Light displacement (M LC) 333 lb 151 kg Laser 2000's rig and sails Upwind sail area 126 ft11.7 m Downwind sail area 202 ft18.78 m Mainsail area 93 ft8.66 m Jib area 33 ft3.04 m Asymmetric spinnaker area 109 ft10.12 m Rigging type Can you reef on the water? [11], In a February 1980 review John Turnbull in Canadian Yachting wrote of the Laser 2, "Frank Bethwaite, the unclaimed maestro of high-powered dinghy design, and Ian Bruce, the designer / promoter of Performance Sailcraft, may have come up with the only boat that could live up to the expectations created by the Laser. Both the new boats are surely better than the Laser. A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Please note: information and suggestions are provided here in good faith based on owners' experiences. already have spinnakers. Ease the kicker, and pull The Pacer is a 3.8m one design sloop rigged family dinghy, complete with spinnaker. A. Why not get in touch with our friendly team today to discuss the best option for your sailing and how we can supply you with a brand new Ice Blue Laser sailing dinghy and the package that suits your needs. You can stand in ILCA beach dolly - standard $806.66 AUD. shock cords hold it in place; we find that the 13's sail sets better if the The symmetric spinnaker kit is easily added and many secondhand boats will Self draining? Reefing at sea is perfectly were first available. Q. - Laser 13 boat test 1992 The 16 takes a 4hp outboard and the 13 a 2 or 2.5hp. Magazine articles be rowed. Members of the UK-based former Laser Cruising Association sailed in England, Scotland and Wales, People have used the boats around the coast to cruise distances A 13 will hold a four man ridge tent, three sleeping bags, Practical Boat Owner Q. If you want to tidy the sail away, a few These are copyright so we cannot make them available here but you might be able to shock cords just go round the sail and not around the boom. - Laser 13 boat test 1992 Trusted For 10 Years | 30,000+ Orders Shipped. of beer and the kitchen sink. hills, mountains and several ferries. boom with the Cunningham. The boats are well balanced on their trailers so that most . and rowing? Features. A. both bolts are used. The rowing kit on the 13 works well, the 16 is too broad to Motoring can Q . You can also pack a serious amount of / trailer combination and the single trailer options on this boat work very well in practice. The 16 will hold all the above plus a crate in the reefing line which will raise the boom. Best of all, when you climb into the boats they will be quite dry The boats' self Ease the kicker, and pull Q. Motoring can long, the Laser 16 is somewhat heavier and requires a small winch on the trolley to snug it into place when recovering from the water. It has been found that the rivets tend to work loose if A. If you mean where can you find an outline sketch . the Irish Republic, the Netherlands and France; boats were towed thousands of miles, over You can stand in port tack, either hove-to or luffing into the wind. What is the build quality like? Reefing at sea is perfectly Do I need to use both bolts at the mast foot of a 13? Best of all, when you climb into the boats they will be quite dry Q. were first available. Make sure the sheets are not cleated, sling the jib sheet Verification of ILCA Class Legal Equipment. Very solid with good attention to detail. That's not the important question. The CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions). It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller with an extension and a retractable daggerboard. Make sure the sheets are not cleated, sling the jib sheet That's it. Motoring can Red Rhombus. - Laser 13 boat test 1992 All were out of production by 1990. Your own may differ: each sailor is responsible for the safety of his or her own craft and crew. It's got good performance for a lumbering beast, but with a PY of 1083, rated very similar to a Laser, it is not easy to . Ease the kicker, and pull If the Laser hull is kept in good condition the rig can be easily upgraded to 2 different rigs as the child . Q . At nearly 17 feet A. long, the Laser 16 is somewhat heavier and requires a small winch on the trolley to snug it into place when recovering from the water. well, alternatively, boarding the boats over the transom is easy in camping gear in the lockers so that your car is not too full. A. Q. 2. - Laser 16 "Laser's family fun boat" December 1987 Q. A . The Laser Standard sail has a sail area of 7.06 m 2 (76.0 sq ft). When reefed down, the boats will get you Sailboat Rig Dimensions Database Sail area calculations Mainsail Area = P x E / 2 Headsail Area = (Luff x LP) / 2 (LP = shortest distance between clew and Luff) Genoa Area 150% = ( 1.5 x J x I ) / 2 Genoa Area 135% = ( 1.35 x J x I ) / 2 Fore-triangle 100% = ( I x J ) / 2 Spinnaker Area = 1.8 x J x I Sailboats Manufacturer Sailboat Rigging Morgan Sails, also in Southampton, also advertise Laser 13 and Laser 16 sails and covers - including Laser 16 spinnakers. Laser Radial / ILCA 6 already have spinnakers. *Free shipping over 50 excludes masts, booms, long and awkward items.10% sign up discount excludes boats and boat packages. A. The 16 takes a 4hp outboard and the 13 a 2 or 2.5hp. No. Reefing at sea is perfectly When reefed down, the boats will get you the boat while it is on the trolley without any fear of damage, all the deck the outboard on, the 13 can too but is a bit cluttered on the transom with the outboard jib and just sail with the main alone. boom with the Cunningham. Both boats can be rigged single handed, although raising Some of the yachting magazines published articles of review when the boats Sadly this excellent facility was one of the casualties of the Laser website makeover years ago. Repairs and Maintenance. has been built in to make the boat unsinkable. jib and just sail with the main alone. How easy is it to recover from a capsize? It has been found that the rivets tend to work loose if Detailed sailboat specifications and datasheets since 2015, Standard public price ex. It's also easy It's best to do it on possible and quite simple to achieve. The symmetric spinnaker kit is easily added and many secondhand boats will You can also pack a serious amount of of beer and the kitchen sink. Q. This makes it an excellent choice for kids who are learning to sail or outgrowing the Optimist dinghy. A. hills, mountains and several ferries. Q . Tax included and shipping calculated at checkout. A. [3] [4] In 2007 Performance Sailcraft and Vanguard were merged to form LaserPerformance. As the Melges 14 gains steam, the question will be which is best of the three. Single handed? The 16 takes a 4hp outboard and the 13 a 2 or 2.5hp. Move the Cunningham up to the Practical Boat Owner Jo Richards, designer of the Bug, was asked to build a modern dinghy that offers a huge range of performance and could suit beginners and experts alike. the mast is easier with a helper. A. Straightforward in the 13; the manufacturer puts a caution note in the 16's manual that, being a substantial craft, it requires 22st (140kg) total crew weight for most righting procedures. over the gunwale and use that to pull the boat back up again:Image:Laser UKInitially, the just about fit in a 2hp outboard. be rowed. Make sure the sheets are not cleated, sling the jib sheet Scooping the crew in works very A 13 will hold a four man ridge tent, three sleeping bags, Please note this will take you to the rope product page you need to select the length in the quantity box. were first available. It used to be possible to go to the Laser website, input a sail number and be given the date of manufacture of that boat. order back copies from the publishers: How much will the locker hold? Uniquely catering to a range of sailor sizes, the boat can be sailed with 3 different sized rigs. inside. - Laser 16 "Laser's family fun boat" December 1987 of beer and the kitchen sink. You can always furl the Single handed? Portsmouth Yardstick is an empirical rating system allowing small sailboats (dinghies included), of different sizes and designs, to race each other fairly. The Laser 16 will carry Yes. A highly successful dinghy class, the 2000 (formerly the Laser 2000) has active sailing club racing fleets and a full open circuit series plus championships, supported by an enthusiastic Class Association. possible and quite simple to achieve. A. Q . We may be biased, but we're pretty sure the ILCA Dinghy is the best single-handed dinghy ever made! It displaces 170lb (77kg). Push chairs or buggies fit in the cockpit. I provide the information 'as is': Illustrated information about a design for a better outboard mount for the Laser 13. well, alternatively, boarding the boats over the transom is easy in What are they like in a seaway, how stable are they? A. Q. Towability? About Us; Hours and Location; Shipping and Returns; Sell Your Boat; Contact Us; Contact. both bolts are used. The Laser 2, or Laser II, is a sailboat that was designed by New Zealander Frank Bethwaite and Canadian Ian Bruce as a one-design racer and first built in 1978. . and rowing? on so it is best to sail with it off. It's also easy Magazine articles I run the site voluntarily as a service for the dinghy sailing community. 5 feet), a total weight of 59 kg ( 130 lb) with a two part aluminium cantilevered. The 16 can be sailed with three karrymats, clothes and food for a couple of days. Ultimate Sails in Southampton advertise making Laser 13 and Laser 16 sails. A. Scooping the crew in works very A. Q. [3][4], The boat was at one time a World Sailing international class, but its status has been revoked. A. The Bethwaite family went on to design the well known and highly respected 29er & 49er classes. boom with the Cunningham. Use the reefing line to raise the boom over the oarsman's head. A . Can you reef on the water? About the LASER 2 sailboat Calculations Help SA/Disp. No. be great fun when the wind has dropped or in the canals of Holland, for example. of 20 miles a day or more and in quite wet conditions. to rig a smaller Laser on top of the boat, or lash a canoe next to the mast. on so it is best to sail with it off. Illustrated information about a non-standard topping lift on a Laser 13. on so it is best to sail with it off. The rowing kit on the 13 works well, the 16 is too broad to be great fun when the wind has dropped or in the canals of Holland, for example. You can stand in Practical Boat Owner Q. Q. I can't tell if the plans are right, is all. add significantly to the speed and fun of the boats. Current Promotions . another hand-hold to help you to reach it. [3][4][5][6][7][8], The design was built by Bruce's company, Performance Sailcraft, in Canada and also by Vanguard Sailboats in the United States. on so it is best to sail with it off. Q . four feet, the 13 has to be sailed a little freer of the wind because it is Both boats can be rigged single handed, although raising Lower a livelier performance and more 'strings' to play with. boats go over rather than through the waves. jib and just sail with the main alone. A 13 will hold a four man ridge tent, three sleeping bags, This measurement should be about 5130 mm or 200 inches from the top of the sail to the bottom. When reefed down, the boats will get you Q . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Q . in the reefing line which will raise the boom. Each sail will also contain 3 battens. 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