How long is a Laser Bahia?

How long is a Laser Bahia?

There’s a distinct family likeness between the 4.2m Vago and 4.6m Bahia. Both are built with Laser’s rotomoulded sandwich hull and deck construction, both have distinct hips at the wide point and both were designed by Jo Richards.

How much does a Laser Bahia weigh?

Laser (dinghy)

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.

Who owns Laser sailboat?

LaserPerformance manufactures many sailboats including: Laser, Sunfish, Laser Pico, Bug, Laser Vago, Laser Bahia, Club FJ, Club 420, Z420, Vanguard 15, Dart 16, Funboat and Optimists….LaserPerformance.

Is a Laser sailboat fast?

“Laser sailboat fastest recorded speed is 18.6 knots.”

How do you hoist a gennaker?

To prepare to hoist, head down to a dead run. Remove the slip knots from the gennaker sheets, and have the skipper take the leeward gennaker sheet. Ease the jib a bit, but not all the way, as the apparent wind will shift forward again once the boat accelerates.

Is it hard to sail a Laser?

Lasers are hard, physical boats to sail. Originally designed as a fun ‘beach boat’ the rudder is too small and the original controls are frankly inadequate.

How do you find a leak in a Laser sailboat?

When inspecting a laser dinghy, it is good to check for leaks in the mast step by filling it with water. If the level goes down, then it indicates a leak. You can also use a pump (or a good set of lungs) to pressurize the dingy hull through the bung hole in the transom.

Are Laser sailboats still being made?

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.

How tall is a Laser sailboat mast?

The Laser is 4.06 m (13 ft 10 in) long, with a waterline length of 3.81 m (12 ft 6 in). The hull weight is 59 kg (130 lb). The boat is manufactured by ILCA and World Sailing approved builders….Laser 4.7.