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July 28, 2022 2 min read
What is the difference? This is a question that we spend a lot of time discussing with our customers. What is the difference and what do they need. The main difference is to do with the weight of the dacron cloth the sail is made from. Replica Holt Sails are made from 3.8oz and Laser Performance sails are made of 4.2oz. What that means, in short, is that in comparison the Holt sail has a very competitive price but that is due to the lighter sail material it is made from whereas, the Laser Performance sail has heavier and longer lasting dacron but at a higher price.
The replica sails we sell are made by Holt. The Holt sails are great for the odd club racing and cruising your local waterway. If you are planning on regularly racing this sail in mid to high wind then I would recommend buying the Laser Performance sail. You can differentiate the sails by the Holt/Replica sails not having the red starburst on the sail and no Laser Performance button. The Holt/Replica sail has a Holt sticker on the sail above the downhaul eye.
The heavier dacron will hold its shape better in the stronger winds and last longer without the need to replace the sail every few sailing seasons. If you plan on regular club racing we recommend you use the Laser sail over the Holt sail.
Laser Performance | Holt Replica Sail | |
Dacron Weight | 4.2oz | 3.8oz |
Sail Marks | Starburst and Laser Class Button Blue | Plain White Sails for all rigs Holt sticker above downhaul eye |
Price May 2022 | £395.00 Sail Only | £224.99 Sail Only |
We also offer the sails as a package with the battens and numbers, or you can buy a rig package which also includes the relevant lower mast.
4.7 Sail Package and Rig Package
Radial Sail Package and Rig Package
Standard Sail Package and Rig Package
4.7 Replica Sail Package and Rig Package
Radial Replica Sail Package and Rig Package
Standard Replica Sail Package and Rig Package
Still unsure what sail you need. Get in touch with the team to find out more, we are happy to answer your questions. Call us on 01268 222912 or email info@sailingchandlery.com
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.
Very easy to install. May need some additional sealing for complete water-tightness.
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