Dinghy Sailing
Laser 3000 Dinghy
The Laser 3000 was developed from the Laser 2, using the original Frank Bethwaite designed hull combined with a brand new self-draining deck designed by Derek Clark. Clark also re-designed the rig, using spars and sails from premium proprietary sources and replacing the symmetric spinnaker of the Laser 2 by a larger asymmetric spinnaker (gennaker) set on a retractable bowsprit. A mast with conventional spreaders replaced the unusual diamond arrangement of the Laser 2.
The 3000 offers fast, exciting yet easy sailing, particularly for lighter sailors - couples, parent-child and teenage combinations are common at 3000 events. A modest rig size and forgiving nature means that if other classes are sailing on a windy day, any reasonably competently crewed 3000 will be able to join them and enjoy a sparkling sail.
Originally built by Laser, current boats from VanderCraft are constructed from woven glass and epoxy resin using vacuum-bagging to produce a boat which is very stiff and light yet durable. Again, while the original Hyde sails are still competitive, North Sails available through VanderCraft now offer a cheaper alternative using the latest cloth technology. The centre-sheeting optionally via a deck-mounted jammer or directly ‘off-the-boom’ may include a centre or an aft bridle, and a strut kicker (‘Gnav’) is allowed which gives the crew much more space than the conventional kicking strap.
The boat is easy to sail singlehanded, optionally using the jib, gennaker and/or trapeze, the latter being easy to use thanks to the deck layout and lack of racks. Most boats are sailed two-up, however, and class events presently cater for this crew format. The class association organises open meetings, including a national championships and, recently, coaching days. The atmosphere at all these events is friendly, with lots of advice available for newcomers.
Laser 3000 Sailing Dinghy Specifications
|
Laser 3000 Related LinksGo Sail Laser 3000 ForumLaser 3000 Class Association |
Laser Dinghies For Sale on Ebay
| Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:58:05 Laser Sailing Dinghy Full Rig
| ||
| Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:19:26 LASER SAILING DINGHY - RIG/SAIL OPTIONS TO SUIT AND NEARLY NEW LASERS IN STOCK
| ||
| Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:28:56 laser 2 sailing dingy
| ||
| Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:02:26 MAST - Laser Standard (Full) Rig BOTTOM section only
| ||
| Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:19:56 Laser Trolley
| ||
| Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:01:42 Laser dinghy Hull and cover.
| ||
| Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:33:12 LASER II REGATTA SAILING DINGHY
| ||
| Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:00:03 GRP Dinghy Polishing, Laser, Wayfarer, GP 14, Enterprise etc
| ||
| Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:28:13 Laser Sailing Dinghy Full Rig Sail *Genuine*
| ||
| Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:13:20 Laser Sailing Dinghy
| ||
| Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50:46 Laser Sailing Dingey
| ||
| Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:14:24 Laser Funboats
| ||
| Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:06:00 REPLICA 4.7 SAIL FOR LASER SAILING DINGHY WITH FREE SAIL NUMBERS & TELL TALES
| ||
| Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:26:30 REPLICA STANDARD SAIL FOR LASER SAILING DINGHY - FREE SAIL NUMBERS & TELL TALES
| ||
| Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:25:20 REPLICA RADIAL SAIL FOR LASER SAILING DINGHY WITH FREE SAIL NUMBERS & TELL TALES
|
Laser 3000 Dinghy comments and advice
No comments as yet.
Go Sail. All Rights Reserved 2008
