Quick question - How old is my Laser standard? The sail number is The hull is orange and the sail is orange and white stripes if that helps. Just A Mom Member. Oh, even I know this one! I assume by sail number you really mean hull number - that's the silver plate or sticker on the back of the hull. Last edited: Aug 10, Oh yea! Well that was what I was thinking but it's one less digit. Sorry O don't really understand the number system. LaLi Well-Known Member. A brief method is outlined below:.
Laser sailing is a popular water sport that uses the Laser dinghy. Although the design of the boat is straightforward, Laser sailors and racers face a unique set of challenges that require special physical skills. Laser sailing necessitates a high level of fitness so that a sailor is able to withstand the hiking and body-twisting skills vital in sailing, especially when sailing upwind. Laser sailing wardrobe depends on the conditions, season you are sailing, and personal preference.
These are some of the items generally used by laser sailors:. Laser radial sailing is generally for lighter-weight sailors. Unlike the Laser Standard, the Laser Radial has a smaller sail and is preferred by many women laser sailors.
But just like the Laser Standard, the design is strictly controlled by the International Class Association. The only modification difference is the size of the sail as well as the lower part of the mast. Things like a roof rack, covers, foil carry bags, and spares all carry a value that is added to the price, as well as the general condition of the deck, hull, and sails.
The fastest recorded speed that we could find was You can read more about that record Laser speed here. The previous record was in and was located in Honolulu, which pegged the Laser speed at Read more here. Laser sailboats are generally lightweight, making them easy to transport.
The hull weight is All Lasers are fabricated to standard specifications controlled by the International Class Association. It is, therefore, a one-design class of sailboat with a hull measurement of 4. It has a beam of 1. Click here to check out more of the Laser Dinghy and Sail specs. There are several things you need to look into when buying a laser dinghy. Of course, you need to know how much you are willing to spend. You also need to get acquainted with different kinds of laser dinghies.
You need to know how to check or inspect the boat to make sure that your boat is in tip-top shape. Sailors have different ways of putting their tell tales. Some sailors will put their tell tales just beneath the second batten pocket and another one under the first batten pocket, on the edge of the leech edge, within one foot from the mast pocket and a few feet up from the boom.
There are many different places where you can look. If you want a new boat, you can call the manufacturer. Most probably, they have one in your region. But if what you want is a second-hand boat, you can go to your local sailing club and ask for referrals. The Laser was designed by Bruce Kirby and was introduced to the public in After its launch at the New York Boat Show, it rapidly became the ideal one-design boat because of its simplicity and powerful performance. Entrants came from 24 countries, and first place was won by Peter Commette from the United States.
The Laser is manufactured by different companies in different regions. As a one-design class of sailboat, all Lasers are built to the same specifications. The hull is 4. The hull weight is The various sizes of Laser are all cat-rigged; in they have only a main sail and no head sail. The Laser Standard sail has a sail area of 7. The Laser uses a Portsmouth Yardstick of for racing involving other classes. Laser sailing and racing presents a unique set of physical and skill based challenges.
Fast Laser sailing requires an advanced level of fitness in order to endure the straight legged hiking and body-torque techniques essential in getting upwind and reaching quickly. Since Laser sailing has increased to not only be physical upwind and reaching, but to also include far more demanding sailing and potential speed increases when sailing downwind.
Traditionally sailing downwind has been considered processional in dinghy racing, simply being pushed downwind. You have to go in there with all the information you need to distinguish a quality used Laser from a beat-up second-hand boat. In the end, either buying option works. Just also take note that quality boats that are less than two years old are steep during the Spring. This is the season for little supply of new boats and high demand. Now, this is where the serial number orientation comes in handy.
Unfortunately, people still find ways around the system to trick buyers. To not be one of those victims, make sure to check the sail number against the plate number at the back of the cockpit. The quickest sign you should walk away from a used Laser on sale is when the sail number is greater than the hull number by more than Age by number is not the only thing you should check.
In some instances, some sailors will tell you that the boat has hardly been used. They might say the boat has only been used for inland sails, which can easily be a tactic to make you buy. Spot some saltwater corrosion around the spars or seaweed on the launching trolley. You might as well buy an entire new Laser, right?
This is the least you should expect in a used Laser to be in its best condition. Check for replacement panels or any tear-patch bigger than 6 inches as that would be illegal. The foils are another very costly part to replace. Now, you should know about the three types of foils first. Take note that the weight of repairing a damaged GRP is just like repairing your hull. Check if there had been previous repairs on the foils, especially on the tip part. Newer centerboards are firmer and only tend to wear through the fiberglass.
Still, you want to check underneath for lateral hairline cracks by the forward mainsheet block. A deal tip here; insist on replacing them as a condition of the sale or use it to bargain with the replacement costs. A bent Standard bottom-section will stay bent no matter how hard you try to straighten it, but this is a rare case, so you have nothing to worry about.
For the 4. Another awful spars condition is an end-for-ended one. It means the tube and fittings have been exchanged. Calculate your budget, the costs of the package, and know exactly what type and size of Laser is for you. Stick to your conclusions there, and make it the ONLY basis for your purchase decisions. Do not ever skip any of those steps, or you might have to spend double just for repairs. You might not be able to acquire insurance if you miss these surveys.
Remember that risks and damages cost a lot more than paying someone to survey your preferred boat. You should do this, especially if the vessel is second hand. If possible, you should take the surveyor with you. You should also let the owner of the boat sail the Laser themselves. Watch if they are making excuses for how some things are not working.
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