Laser 2 (dinghy)

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Specifications Under Current Rules
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Number of crew 2 (Single Trapeze) LOA 4370 mm 14 ft 6in Beam 1420 mm 4 ft 9in Hull weight (with fittings) 76 kg 170 lb Sail Area of total of Main and Jib 11.52 124sq.ft Sail Area Spinnaker 10.2 m². 110sq.ft

The Laser 2 is a double-handed version of the popular Laser one-design class of small sailing dinghy It is a quick, planing dinghy that differs from the laser in that it has a jib, spinaker and a trapeze for the crew. It was designed by Australian Frank Bethwaite and was first launched as a product in Australia then North America in 1979 and in Europe in 1980. The hull is made of GRP (glass reinforced plastic). The rig is a Bermudian rig sloop with spinnaker. As a strict one-design boat its sole builder is Vanguard Boats and it is not available for amateur construction. It is designed to be a mid to high performance racer. Its most common current use is a junior trainer. A version known as the Laser Fun was available, the same hull but featuring a reefable mainsail and a roller furling jib, and with the option of an asymmetric spinnaker (Laser Fun New Wave).

External links

• [Official class website]