Laser SB3

A fast and exhilarating three man Sportsboat with a powerful modern rig. The boat has amazing stability and a clean uncluttered cockpit that gives the three crew members enthusiastic racing in comfort, without the aches of highly physical sailing.

 
 
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Laser has achieved, with the SB3, that perfect balance between the motion, stability and security of a thoroughbred yacht, with the rudder ‘feel’ and downwind dynamics and speed of a performance dinghy As with all Laser products the new sportsboat will be sailed as a class, to strict one design rules, but will also measure to the Sports boat rule for handicap regatta sailing. Class rules have been drawn-up using a successful template from which Laser has launched many new Classes. The upper weight limit for the three crew has been set at 270kg (a fourth crew member will be allowed if required). A small crew with easy access to perfectly positioned controls means that everyone on board has a key role in the performance of the boat. All crew face into the boat allowing (promoting!) easy communication and a comfortable dry ride. All loads on the Laser SB3 are light - more high performance dinghy than keelboat. Fit-out is Harken, spars by Selden and sails by Hyde, the result is an exhilarating and fulfilling ride, where good input is rewarded by spectacular performance, and where those on the learning curve will not get bitten! Laser SB3 can be towed behind the average family car, launched from a slipway, rigged by two people (quickly) and enjoyed by all age groups.
 

Design team

Laser teamed up with Tony Castro to create the Laser SB3. Laser’s brief to the designer was simple enough; to produce something really special that others had failed to do! With help from Selden Masts and Hyde Sails the Laser/Castro team soon developed an understanding of what was required and produced a stunning boat...

 

Our Checklist

• Open Sportsboat to be sailed by a crew of three
• Tow behind a ‘normal’ car
• Lifting keel
• Keelboat ‘stiffness’, dinghy performance
• Dry and comfortable to sail (no hiking)
• Big rig, low sheet loads
• One-piece balanced rudder
• Good visibility
• Easy launch and recover masthead kite
• Gnav - gives perfect control and allows acres of space
• Adjustable rig (fixed forestay)
• Simple fit-out of high quality
• Must look great!

 

Key Features of the Laser SB3

• High freeboard and flared gunwhales keep life onboard extremely dry.
• Large windows in both mainsail and jib and a high cut foot to the gennaker provide an excellent field of view.
• Clean uncluttered cockpit. The deck layout is simple and clean with the majority of controls based around the mast.
• Gnav - inverted kicking strap system provides 'acres' of space for the crew.
• One-piece, balanced rudder provides light and precise steering, direct instant feedback to helm.
• Sit-in bars - physically prevent hiking. Offers crew members enthusiastic racing in comfort without the aches of highly physical racing.
• Low aspect keel. A very high ballast ratio creates a highly stable and 'stiff' sportsboat - allowing a 'no hiking' rule to be implemented. Winning will not depend on the fitness of your crew.
• Legendary Olympic Laser build quality. Robust, virtually maintenance-free and backed by a comprehensive three-year hull warranty.
• Harken hardware. Fit out using the best equipment available.
 

Only three crew required - provides a solution to having a boat, but not enough people to race.
 

Tech Spec

  

Designer

Tony Castro

  
Year 2002  
Ideal crew weight 270 kg  
No of crew 3 (4)  
 

Lengths

Sail Areas

LOA: 6.1m Main: 18m2  
Beam: 2.15m Jib: 9.3m2  

Draft Max: 1.5m

 Spinnaker: 46m2  
Displacement: 625kg    
 

Price: £15,170 inc Sails and VAT

Colours: Race Blue or Vela Grey
 

Test sail opportunities: Contact Richard Gibson for details of Test Sail opportunities in your area: +44(0)1295 268191, richard.gibson@lasersailing.com

How to buy: For more information on purchasing direct from the Laser Centre, including Laser Options finance packages and our latest offers, speak to the Laser team on +44(0)1295 268191, or email info@lasersailing.com
 
All prices are in pounds sterling and include VAT at 17.5%, for sales outside the EU divide by 1.175
 
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