Introduction To The RC Laser
The RC Laser Sailboat is a radio-controlled version of the real-life Laser, designed by Bruce
Kirby. To date, over 3000 RC Lasers have been sold. They've been distributed in the
United States, Canada, the Caribbean, South America, England, France, Germany, Switzerland,
Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand and South Africa. There is a close-knit
RC Laser community, with clubs and races all over the world.
The R/C Laser has only five main components, and weighs just seven pounds. No tools or special
skills are needed to put it together. The hull and deck molded in one piece Polyethylene, Mast
is tapered fiberglass composite, two piece, Sail is sleeved to slide over the mast. The sail
is made of non-woven polyester composite film.
Mast is stepped into a non-captive deck step that allows mast to swivel. There is no
standing rigging. (Note - boat cannot be lifted by its mast because mast will come right
out of the step. Boat can be easily lifted by a ring on top of the keel at deck level.),
Gooseneck fitting is fixed so boom vang is not necessary, Keel and rudder snap in place
with no tools.
There is easy access to radio compartment via snap-lid port and an easy to adjust stainless
outhaul.
Click here to discuss the RC Laser model in
the Go Sail forums.
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