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April 15, 2022 3 min read
The Laser sailing dinghy is the World’s most popular small dinghy. Whether you are off for a gentle sail or you want to race round the cans as fast as you can the Laser will support all types of sailing. The three rig size options with different sail sizes can easily be swapped out based on your weight or the wind conditions which means the Laser dinghy truly is for everyone.
At Sailing Chandlery we sell two different set ups for the Laser, in this article we will explain what the difference is between the Laser Race and the Laser XD specifications.
Both of these set ups are available in the three different rig options:
There are three main differences between the Laser XD and Laser Race specifications:
The Laser Race is the more simple of the set ups and has been popular for many years. This set up comes with an aluminium tiller and tiller extension. It also comes with an aluminium top mast section and a couple less blocks for the purchase systems within the outhaul.
The Laser XD has all of the upgrades and is the top specification available. It comes with a carbon tiller and tiller extension, also with a composite top mast and light weight Harken pullies which make up an easy to use control line system which runs seamlessly in all conditions.
We believe that if you are racing for most of the time the XD is worth the extra investment, especially if you are sailing a standard Laser rig.
With the added power the Laser standard MK2 sail brings you’ll appreciate the extra purchase in the systems and you will find the composite mast lasts longer without bending over a period of time.
The beautiful thing about the Laser is that all parts are readily available and you can upgrade at a later date. It is important to note, the upgrade will be more cost effective if purchased as an XD boat initially.
At Sailing Chandlery we sell the boats individually but we also offer a boat package which includes a launching trolley and boat cover – we believe these are essentials for you as a new boat owner.
Here is what’s included with a new Laser boat package:
You can also take advantage of an additional discount on other parts you might require at the time of purchasing your new Laser.
Find out more about buying a new Laser sailing dinghy from Sailing Chandlery or explore our boats for sale.
If you have any questions our friendly team are always on hand to help and support you, simply get in touch.
Call us on 01268 222912 or drop us an email info@sailingchandlery.com
I rang to request some advice on replacement parts for my dinghy and was very impressed with the excellent advice and efficient delivery of the required parts. Many thanks
Nice-looking bung, all in one piece. No more looking for the bung when you have let it drain from the last time, and bought this to create a second drain socket in my Solo.
They have good paddings
It fits exactly fine to laser pico. Straps are very usefull. Hole at the back helps you store your upper mast easily under the cover. Looks very durable. Delivery was very fast. Thanks
Product as described and very prompt delivery
Usual harken good stuff
Easy to find, quick dispatch, on the boat now.
Great product, safely packaged, delivered on time, at a competitive price. One more thing - the person on the end of the phone is an actual person, informative, helpful, knowledgeable and pleasant. What more could you ask for.
Fantastic price for first class quality
They work well
Fantastic product. Toasty feel
Really good selection of rope sizes, delivered speedily. Great idea to put the offcuts to good use. Caused a few laughs when people realised what I'd ordered ;-)
The sales team were quick responding to our questions, dispatched to us promptly, and the product is a perfect replacement for our old tiller which ended up at the bottom of a lake!
Love the fact they don’t leak.
You do need to squeeze to get liquid out. Which is so much better. Don’t lose liquid etc.
nice size and robust
Great for when it’s not too cold. But is windy and wet. Needing to stay dry on top.
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