How do I get a Laser sail number?
How do I get a Laser sail number?
Where is your sail number located
- For Laser sailboats built after 2010 the sail number is located in the rear of the cockpit on a sticker.
- For Laser Sailboats Built Prior to 2010 the sail number can be decoded from the Hull Identification Number Located on the stern or on very early lasers under the bow eye.
How much does a Laser sail cost?
A new Laser will cost about $5,500. A used Laser in good condition will usually cost between $1,500 and $3,500. A new Wayfarer will cost about $15,000. However, used Wayfarers are available in the $1,000 to $4,000 range.
What size are Laser sail numbers?
Yes, for the Radial and Standard the minimum is 50mm so use 60mm to be sure the numbers and letters are not too close. For the 4.7, the minimum is 30mm so use 40mm. Numbers and letters should be regularly spaced.
How do you get a sail number?
Sail numbers are generally assigned in consecutive order. They are assigned by either the builder, class association (for inland competitive racing), or national authority (required for offshore racing yachts). It isn’t mandatory to register an official number. If you don’t compete you may assign your own number.
How do you identify a Laser sailboat?
Laser Boat Number You can check the boat number to gauge how old the boat is. For Lasers up to sail number 148,199, the hull identification number (or HIN) is a number molded into the deck and should be located either on the transom (rear of the boat) or on the deck under the bow eye.
Can you still buy a Laser sailboat?
Buy a New Laser Sailing Boat You have a choice of the Laser Standard (full rig), Laser Radial and Laser 4.7 rigs so you get your perfect sail size. We work with you to tailor a custom package to suit your needs and can also deliver your brand new boat direct to your door, or sailing club.
What is a Laser 4.7 sail?
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).
Why do boat sails have numbers?
Usually, the number is essentially “how many sails of this model have been produced before this one”. So, the first boat will have sail number 1, the 1000th will have sail 1000. Not all boats will come with numbered sails.
How many Laser sailboats have been made?
Since then 200,000+ Lasers have been built to date and are sailed across 140+ countries, with its popularity being primarily due to its simplicity and performance.