RCLaser Technical Specification
The RC Laser is the official scale version of the Olympic Class Laser dinghy
| Length overall | 105.4 cm |
| Waterline length | 95.88 cm |
| Beam | 33.33 cm |
| Overall height in A Rig (bottom of keel to top of mast) | 2.16 m |
| Mast height (B, C & D Rig) | 1.35 cm |
| Mast height (A Rig) | 1.7 m |
| Sail Area (Alternative Rig A) - see diagram below | 0.612 sq. m |
| Sail Area (standard Rig B as supplied with boat) - see diagram below | 0.458 sq. m |
| Sail Area (Alternative Rig C) - see diagram below | 0.387 sq. m |
| Sail Area (Alternative Rig D) | 0.193 sq.m |
| Displacement (weight) | 4 kg |
| Hull and deck | Molded in one piece in polyethylene |
| Mast | Two part tapered fibreglass |
| Sails | Sleaved, non-woven polyester composite film |
| Gooseneck | Rigid, fixed to mast (no vang/kicker) |
| Keel & Rudder | Snap fit - no tools required |
| Sail Winch | Hitec HS-725BB replaced in 2004 by HS-785HB |
| Rudder Servo | Hitec HS-300 or 303 replaced in 2004 by HS-311 |
| Radio Transmitter (two channel) | |
| Radio Receiver | |
| Control method (two control 'sticks') - see diagram below |
The 3 RCLaser Rigs compared
The RC Laser is supplied with one:-
Note: Wind speeds below are suggested ranges and should be seen as a rough guide only. A helmsman's competence will significantly affect the choice of sail for any given wind speed.
Standard Rig B (shaded pink in picture)
For most inland 'normal' sailing/racing conditions (Force 3-4/ : 7-16 knots)
Optional additional rigs are:-
The Top Rig A (shaded green in picture)
For light airs sailing/racing (Force 0-2: 0-6 knots).It provides approximately 30% more sail area and comes with its own two part mast.
The Storm Rig C (shaded blue in picture)
Uses the same mast as the standard rig - for 'heavy airs' sailing/racing (Force 4-5/ 17-22 knots).
The oh my it's windy Rig D (not shown)
(Force 6+/ 23+ knots)Uses the same mast as the standard rig - for 'heavy airs' sailing/racing Note: All four rigs can use the same boom but shorter booms are available
Snappng the RC Laser together is easy
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| PUSH THE RUDDER UP INTO THE TILLER ARM AND IT LOCKS IN PLACE | INSERT THE FIN UP INTO THE HULL AND TURN THE WING NUT TO LOCK IN PLACE |