How much is a Laser sailboat worth?
A new Laser will cost about $5,500. A used Laser in good condition will usually cost between $1,500 and $3,500. A new Wayfarer will cost about $15,000.
Do they still make Laser sailboats?
The Laser sailboat is no longer in production in North America and Europe and because the Laser trademark is being held by the former builder, the boat’s name had to be changed in order for Bruce Kirby’s design to continue to be sold world-wide as a One Design class.
Is a Laser faster than a sunfish?
Lasers are unquestionably faster than Sunfish except in drifters or if it blowing about 25 (when it is blowing 25 good Laser sailors are still going faster than a Sunfish can go, but most Laser sailors are not physical enough and a Sunfish will go faster than they can sail their Laser.)
What is the fastest Laser sailboat?
Since January 16, 2009 the official Laser sailboat speed record of 16.8 knots has been held by Mark Denzer of Honolulu, Hawaii.
How heavy is a Sunfish sailboat?
120 pounds
Sunfish (sailboat)
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Hull weight | 120 pounds (54 kg) |
| LOA | 13 feet 9 inches (4.19 m) |
| Beam | 4 feet 1 inch (1.24 m) |
| Hull appendages |
Who makes the Laser sailboat?
The dinghy is manufactured by independent companies under licence in different parts of the world, including Performance Sailcraft Australia (Oceania) and Performance Sailcraft Japan. As a one-design class of sailboat, all Lasers are built to the same specifications specified in the Laser Construction Manual.
How much should you weigh to sail a Laser?
The optimal weight for this rig is 110–145 pounds (50–66 kg), thus becoming an ideal boat for young sailors moving from the Optimist/RS Tera who are still too light for a normal Laser.
Are laser performance boats class legal?
Q: I recently purchased a boat from Laser Performance. Is it class-legal? A: Any Laser class boat with a valid World Sailing Plaque affixed to the aft face of the cockpit will remain ILCA class-legal. And, of course, any hull without a valid World Sailing plaque will not be ILCA class-legal.
How much does an optimist sailboat cost?
While a brand new, ready to race Optimist will start at less than $3,000, completely rigged Optis suitable for beginners can be had for less than $1,000.
How do you tell what year a Laser sailboat is?
How old is my laser sailing dinghy? To determine the age of your laser dinghy, you will first have to check the number embedded in the hull. Usually, it is located beneath the bow eye or in the transom.
How fast is a Hobie 16?
The Speed of a Hobie Cat According to the American Sailing Association, Hobie claims that its Hobie 16 Catamaran has a max speed of nearly 24 knots (27.62 miles per hour) and “there are plenty of Hobie sailors who will agree and verify.”