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International Laser
International Laser
Mitja Margon

"Most sailors now use the Harken Laser Vang and have replaced the older-style Hexaratchets (019) with 57 mm switchable Carbo Ratchets (2135), or load-sensing Carbo Ratchamatics® (2625) for their mainsheet blocks. Some skippers are going even smaller and using 40 mm Carbo Ratchets (2608) for the mainsheet. These low-friction, compact blocks are 30% lighter and have a 60% higher working load than Classic blocks." —Mitja Margon - Managing Director Harken Slovenia; Olympic classes specialist.

Laser Deck Layout Laser Clew Sleeve 16 mm Fixed Single - 404 16 mm Fixed Single - 404 16 mm Fixed Double w/Becket 1 in Wire Forkhead Block w/Becket-466 16 mm Fixed Double w/Becket - 407 57 mm Carbo Ratchamatic - 2625 Micro Cam X-Treme Angle Fairlead - 372 Micro Cam-Matic Cam Cleat-338 376 16 mm Forkhead Block Link to Larger Image


Harken Laser® Clew Sleeve

Pulling the sail flush with the boom, the low-friction clew sleeve slides smoothly without binding. Rigging is fast and simple; the hook locks the clew securely in a single motion. Class legal and now available.


Laser Vang Micro Block - 224 Micro Block - 224 Laser Clew Sleeve Micro Block Double w/Becket-227 1 in Wire Forkhead Block w/Becket-466 16 mm Fixed Double w/Becket-407 Micro Block Double w/Becket - 227 Micro Cam X-treme Angle Fairlead - 372 Laser Vang Laser Cleat Base Laser Block Base 1 in Forkhead Block-376 Link to Larger Image

Harken Laser Vang
Enjoy power and efficiency with the class-lega 15:1 Laser® vang. Now the class standard, you can get the most out of the boat regardless of your size.
 
X-Treme Angle Fairlead
This design breakthrough lets you fine-tune outhaul and cunningham controls whil hiking. Lines cleat and release at angles as great as 90 degrees. It features a stainless steel bail for a bulletproof turning point.
 
16 mm Forkhead Block

These low-profile blocks require no shackle and make perfect mastbase attachments for outhaul and cunningham control lines. Line is guided close to the deck and easily runs below the compass mount.  


CLASS HISTORY
The singlehanded International Laser® is one of the most popular boats in sailing history, with over 190,000 hulls worldwide. This physically demanding dinghy follows strict one-design regulations and tests a sailor’s endurance and finesse as much as it tests tactical skill. The boat and equipment have changed little since Bruce Kirby’s original 1971 design, but Harken’s recent innovations have been accepted into the Class rules. The powerful 15:1 cascaded vang, 10:1 cunningham, and low-friction clew sleeve make frequent fine-tune adjustments a breeze and have opened the class to a wider range of sailors.

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Laser Sail Plan

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
LOA 4.23 m (14 ft)
Beam 1.42 m (4.6 ft)
Draft 0.9 m (2.9 ft)
Mast Height 5.9 m (19 ft)
Sail Area 7.06 m2 (76 ft2)
Weight 59 kg (130 lb)