laser 4.7 sailboat

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1. Laser 4.7

   The Laser 4.7 or ILCA 4 is a one-design dinghy class in the Laser series and is a one-design class of sailboat. All Lasers are built to the same specifications. The Laser is 4.06 m (13 ft 10 in) long, with a waterline length of 3.81 m (12 ft 6 in). The hull weight is 59 kg (130 lb). The boat is manufactured by ILCA and World …

2. LASER 4.7

   Same hull as the LASER and LASER RADIAL, but with a smaller sail plan making it more manageable for lighter sailors (under 125 lbs.). AKA: ILCA 4

3. Laser 4.7

   Laser 4.7 is a 13′ 9″ / 4.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Bruce Kirby and built by Laserperformance.com starting in 2000.

4. Laser (dinghy)

   The boat's design began in 1969 with a phone call between Canadians Bruce Kirby and Ian Bruce. While discussing the possibility of a car-topped dinghy (a boat small enough to be carried on a roof rack of a typical car) for a line of camping equipment, Bruce Kirby sketched what would be known as "the million dollar doodle". The plans stayed with Kirby until 1970 when One Design and Offshore Yachtsman magazine held a regatta for boats under $1000, called "America's Teacup"…

5. Laser

   Standard – 7.1sqm sail for heavier and more athletic sailors. Radial – 5.1sqm sail for women, and lighter sailors. 4.7 – 4.7sqm for youth and lighter females. The Laser is a true sailing …

6. Laser Sailboat Sail and Rig Sizes

   Helpful guide to the three different Laser sailboat sail and rig sizes including standard, radial, and 4.7 and how you can determine which you have on your boat.

7. Homepage

   LaserPerformance proudly makes many sailboats including: Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Sunfish, Laser Pico, Laser Bahia, Laser Vago, Bug, Club FJ, Club 420, 420 Omega and Z420.

8. 20 Reasons to Choose the Laser 4.7 (part 1)

   The Laser 4.7 is a boat really adapted to youth sailors. Some will start sailing in the 4.7 as early as 12 or 13 years old. Others will wait until they are 14 or 15 years old. The 4.7 is a U18 boat which means that the maximum age …

9. Laser 4.7

   The Laser 4.7 offers up-and-coming sailors a unique chance to develop their skills in the same hull that’s used for the Olympics. With 19% less sail area than the Radial and a shorter pre-bent lower mast, the Laser 4.7 is easier to …