Laser 2 Sail Area

Laser 2 does look like a laser but there are.

Laser 2 sail area.

Laser 2 sailboat with spinnaker. To use that power all but the heaviest crews will need the trapeze. Naturally sail area is the key to it. The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors.

Racing is competitive but friendly. Teach a friend learn from a friend or race with a friend. Alert for new listings. Find one in your area.

With 125 ft2 laser 2 has 49 ft2 more than a laser on a longer and slightly heavier hull. 16 to 20 would indicate reasonably good performance. This is the boat you can start with and never outgrow. It was designed by new zealander frank bethwaite and was first launched as a product in australia then north america in 1979 and in europe in 1980.

For comparison the 420 carries 111 ft2 on a heavier shorter hull. The laser 2 is also often written as laser two officially laser ii and. Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance. Regattas welcome crew of any experience level.

The laser is one of the most popular dinghy classes in history. Up for sale is a great condition laser 2 with spinnaker for sale. A sail area displacement ratio below 16 would be considered under powered. The laser 2 has a convoluted history.

There was the laser ii fun and the laser ii regatta a laser fun new wave which added an assym. Hull design is important here too. Laser 2 sailboat boats for sale. All retired before 1990.