Laser Performance Laser 4000

Sailboat 15′ 2″ Monohull Since 1995

Overview

Builder
Laser Performance
Model
Laser 4000
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
1995–2002
Designer
Phil Morrisson
Hull material
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich foam fiberglass p
Rig
Sloop Marconi fractional

Dimensions

Length overall
15′ 2″ (4.62 m)
Beam
4′ 11″ (1.50 m)
Displacement
260 lb (118 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
No engine

Sails and rig

Sail area
158 sq ft (14.7 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
62.1

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Capsize screening
3.08

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Centerboard : daggerboard
Asymmetric spinnaker area
184 ft²
Cockpit
Open aft cockpit
Construction
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester
Country
United States
Crew
2 (59-94kg)
D-PN rating
80.7
EC design category
D
Helm
Single tiller
Jib area
42 ft²
Mast configuration
Mast foot integrated on deck
Number of levels of spreaders
1
PY (Portsmouth Yardstick) rating
911
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi fractional
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Single spade rudder
Spars construction
Aluminum spars
Spreaders angle
Swept-back
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
N/A €
Standing rigging
1x19 strand wire continuous
Trailerable
Yes
Trapezes
1 set(s)
Unsinkable
No

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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