The Remote Control (R/C) Laser Model is a scale version of
the famous "one design" Laser, the most popular "real boat" sailing class in
the world. The R/C Laser, however, does not require a trailer,
life jackets, or hours and hours of set-up time before you can be in the water
and sailing.
The R/C Laser was designed to be up and sailing out of the
box in under 7 minutes. There is no need to learn about epoxy glues, Kevlar
and Fiberglass construction, or sail design. All you need is 2 feet of water,
a desire to sail, and some wind. Just snap in the keel, mast, and rudder assemblies...slip
in the batteries...clip on the sails and you are ready to go. It IS that simple.
The R/C Laser is destined to bring a whole new group of people
to the R/C sailing world, those interested in competition without the worry
of design. The full sized Laser is the design of world famous sailor/yacht
designer Bruce Kirby, who represented Canada in three Olympics and designed
two America's Cup Defenders. Of all his creations, the Laser is the best known.
Over 155,00 have been built to date, making the Laser the most popular racing
class of all time. It recently became an Olympic class. The R/C Laser was developed
by Jon Elmaleh, who has captured more than 30 national R/C racing championships,
and who has been one of the top R/C yacht designers since 1982. He brings an
unparalleled combination of practical R/C racing experience and high-tech design
skill to the task of designing a radio-controlled yacht. The result is destined
to revolutionize the sport.
Laser Rules
All boats and parts shall be manufactured by Out There Technologies
and distributed through their distribution system. All design changes to boat hull,
sails, and rigging shall be made by Out There Technologies.
Out of box (bag)
Sailed out of the box with no changes to hull, sails, spars, and rigging.
Including sanding or painting of hull, rudder, and keel
Replacement parts
The following parts may be replaced due to wear or owners discretion.
Radio transmitter, receiver, batteries, servos, running rigging and sails
Batteries: the boat shall be powered by either 4 over the counter AA cells 1.5 volt,
or 5 NiCad or Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable AA cells 1.2 volt. Battery packs must
remain on cockpit floor.
Servos must meet manufacture.s original equipment specifications.
sail servo: in and out speed of no less than 3.9 seconds.
steering servo: side to side speed of no more than 0.15 seconds.
Sails: all sails shall be manufactured by Out There Technologies and purchased
through its distribution system.
Running rigging may be of any material that replicates its original function.
Hull and Deck
Self-adhesive letters, tape, or decals may be fitted to deck and hull.
Felt tip markers may also be used for decoration. Hull decoration shall not extend
more than 3" below the gunwale.
Underwater appendages
Lead ballasts must be completely covered in original soft plastic dip, or the
newer hard plastic cover.
Sails
Four sail sizes, A, B, C, and D are authorized for racing.
1. Sails may be decorated using decals, tape or markers. Decorations shall not
interfere with easy identification of sail numbers, Laser logo, or
manufacturer.s logo.
Sail damage may be repaired as long as the repair does not stiffen or alter the
size or shape of the sail.
A standard boom may be shortened to no less than 17" (inches) in length for use
with the C and D sail.
All boats shall display two digit class assigned sail numbers on sail. These numbers
shall be 4" Arial Rounded MT bold in Black. Optional country designator shall be
2 ½" with same font as sail numbers. See attached sail plan for placement.
Anything not specifically permitted by these rules is prohibited.
