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Laser Performance Bug: Best Dinghy

  • By Tony Bessinger
  • Updated: December 19, 2008

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The Bug carries on the evolution of the rotomolded dinghy. With the race sail, it moves right along, even with a full-sized adult.

In the pint-sized sailing and racing dinghy department, everything and anything has been tried over the years, sometimes with mixed results. It’s hard to beat the Optimist Dinghy in terms of simplicity. But when sailboat builders started playing with rotomolded plastic years ago, the doors were cast wide open. With rotomolding polyethylene you can try all sorts of things if you’re clever, and with the Bug, designer Jo Richards and the folks at LaserPerformance have proven there’s still plenty of room for creativity at 8 feet. Talk about one versatile dinghy.

The Bug starts as a boat for beginners with a short rig, and allows those beginners to climb the performance ladder with a larger performance rig. It’s stable, thanks to its beam, and two skegs help its upwind ability and allow the boat to be towed tamely behind the family cruiser or a sailing school tender.

But it does more than sail well. It’s equipped to be rowed (oars are optional and stored inside the hull), and there’s an optional motor mount for a small outboard. There’s even an optional integrated hard-plastic wheel, built into the bow, which will make for easy maneuvering around docks and marinas.

Even though our judges were well over the designed weight and size for the 8’5″ Bug (the optimum crew weight is between 66 and 154 pounds), they were able to appreciate its sailing qualities. “Upwind the balance was good,” said Stewart, “and the sail has a sweet spot for sheeting when the mast bends and matches the luff curve. It maneuvered well in light air and was stable.”

When sailing downwind, they simply eased the cunningham and heeled the boat to weather. The flat aft section sections and straight run allowed it to scoot along. “I think about how much little kids are going to want to sail the boat,” says Stewart. “I also think the kids are going to like the fact that it has the cool sail and the cool features and was simple to sail.”

The beginner’s rig is a 41-square-foot Dacron sail that furls around a two-piece aluminum mast. The performance sail, which is a 57-square-foot laminated Mylar sail, is carried on an aluminum mast with a pre-bent topmast. On the performance rig, the boom is linked to the mast so when the sail is eased the mast rotates, keeping the topmast section in plane with the boom. The sail can also be roller reefed for heavy-air sailing.

The judges all agreed the Bug is ideal for sailing clubs, as it gives beginners or more advanced sailors an enjoyable ride. There really isn’t any other dinghy designed to do all that Richards has stuffed into this sweet little boat.

Pros: Simple, fast, and fun to sail with a plethora of features that make the boat great for beginners and experienced junior sailors.

Cons: It’s too small for adults to sail, and we want to.

Designer’s mission accomplished? LaserPerformance wanted a boat that would appeal to yacht club’s junior sailing programs. Jo Richards has hit the sweet spot with this clever and versatile little dinghy.

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LOA: 8’5″ Beam: 4’3″ Draft: 2’9″ DSPL: 77 lbs. SA: 57 sq. ft. Designer: Jo Richards Price: $2,650 www.laserperformance.com

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"This boat was 'rare!' This boat is really cool... and fast!" —Hallie, US "An amazing boat. Very fast. Great downwind and really fast upwind. The bow rips through waves." —Grace, US "Intense. It's a blast to sail. It rips and really lets you play around without having to bail it out every time you flip. Getting it righted "Really stable. Easy to sail. I like the wheel and the fact that you're not sitting in a pool of water." —Aaron, UK "So simple to sail and easy to rig. It's not like other boats that you have to sit in. It's really comfortable. You can hike when you want or sit in when you...

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Bug Features Specs   bug 4.27 1.30 draft  ft/m O 8.53 beam  ft/m P length  ft/m 2.60 2.95 0.90 W 40.90 3.80 hull weight  lb/kg E sail area  ft ²/m ² 101.41 46.00 R capacity C Two Available Mast Options 1-2 people skill level beginner – advanced race level club – international optimal weight*  lb/kg 66/154 U transport 30/70 cartoppable R bug race V sail area  ft ²/m ² 57.05 E Oars and Oarlocks store within the hull Integrated Water Bottle Holder * max weight when used as a tender 352lb/160kg Secure Storage Port Two Position Gooseneck makes switch between the Standard and Race rig a snap...

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Versatility With its innovative dual rig system designed for easy and economical sailing, the Bug accommodates young sailors from championship racers to beginners. Thanks to the Bug’s two position gooseneck, both rigs use the same boom and bottom mast section so changing sails takes only a few minutes. With the Bug, you get two boats in one, perfect for young sailors transitioning from one rig to the other and for families with lots of keen sailors. rig op tion 1 The Standard Bug rig is ideal for training novice sailors and building the confidence of young racers. The sail can be reefed by...

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  • January 19, 2008

Ingenious, adaptable, attractive and affordable...

The Optimist dinghy may have met its match in the new Laser bug that was unveiled at the London Boat Show.

The Oppie has been the starter boat of choice for 60 years and its simple design and seaworthiness has kept it head and shoulders above other small dinghy upstarts. Until now, perhaps.

The Laser Bug is aimed squarely at the would-be Optimist buyer and makes the Oppie look very old indeed.

Jo Richards, designer of the Bug, was asked to build a modern dinghy that offers a huge range of performance and could suit beginners and experts alike.

He came up with a design that seems to have fulfilled the brief and much more besides.

Looking at the Bug besides an Oppie the differences are obvious.

GRP bouyed up by bulky airbags is replaced by a hollow triple layer polythylene hull. The Bug will float even if the air chamber is flooded.

The spritsail-rig of the Oppie is replaced by a conventional bermduian sail that can be rolled around the mast to reef.

The wide sections of the stern, free of airbags, would allow an adult to sail the Bug without needing a contortionist’s skills and there’s plenty of room for two kids.

The Bug comes in a learner and racing option. The former has a wheel partly recessed into the bow. Pull the two integral aluminium handles from the stern drainage ports and the dinghy can be trundled like a wheel barrow from boat or carpark to the shore. At 46kg it’s easily carried on roof racks.

The Bug Race has a pre-bent mast top and a 5.3m sq Mylar sail, more akin to a windsurf rig.

There are storage compartments for a bottle of water (today’s kids have to hydrate!) and for a pair of oars and rowlocks, plus Dad’s car keys or mobile phone. The box for the dagger board is wide and flat to make a comfortable seat from which to row.

Jo Richards is the man behind many of Laser’s most popular designs and has been working on the Bug for two years.

‘I am ecstatic with where we have ended up. It’s rare to walk away from a project feeling that you have met all the targets.’

The Bug costs GBP 1,350. The Bug Race is GBP 1,450, putting it just below the price of Laser’s Optimist.

Expect to see Bugs popping up in sailing schools around the country. Whether they will be able to shake the Oppie off the top spot as the choice for national and international regettas is doubtful. Though give them a decade or two and who knows.

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  1. Laser Bug

    Laser Bug - Fun and Easy to Sail Youth Training Boat. The Bug is a confidence inspiring junior training boat that is highly versatile. She can be sailed, rowed or motored with an optional outboard motor, thus providing the ability to be a trainer, a tender, and adventure boat or a racer. Renowned for its outstanding upwind performance and ...

  2. Laser Performance Bug: Best Dinghy

    LaserPerformance wanted a boat that would appeal to yacht club's junior sailing programs. Jo Richards has hit the sweet spot with this clever and versatile little dinghy. Laser Performance Bug Specs

  3. Homepage

    LaserPerformance proudly makes many sailboats including: Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Sunfish, Laser Pico, Laser Bahia, Laser Vago, Bug, Club FJ, Club 420, 420 ...

  4. Laser Bug

    The Bug, previously the Laser Bug and made by Laser Performance, is now made by the team at Ocean Play. The Bug is a confidence inspiring junior training boat that is highly versatile. The Bug can be sailed, rowed or motored with an optional outboard motor, thus providing the ability to be a trainer, a tender, and adventure boat or a racer.

  5. Laser Bug Sailing Dinghy

    The Laser Bug sailing dinghy is the perfect platform for kids to learn to sail. The boat comfortably fits 1 adult and 2 kids and has enough power to get over...

  6. Bug

    Bug Features Specs bug 4.27 1.30 draft ft/m O 8.53 beam ft/m P length ft/m 2.60 2.95 0.90 W 40.90 3.80 hull weight lb/kg E sail area ft ²/m ² 101.41 46.00 R capacity C Two Available Mast Options 1-2 people skill level beginner - advanced race level club - international optimal weight* lb/kg 66/154 U transport 30/70 cartoppable R bug race V sail area ft ²/m ² 57.05 E Oars and Oarlocks ...

  7. The new Laser bug

    The Optimist dinghy may have met its match in the new Laser bug that was unveiled at the London Boat Show. The Oppie has been the starter boat of choice for 60 years and its simple design and seaworthiness has kept it head and shoulders above other small dinghy upstarts. Until now, perhaps. The Laser Bug is aimed squarely at the would-be ...

  8. Why We Love the Laser Bug

    If you have any questions about the Laser Bug we would be more than happy to answer them. Bugs are usually available with around a 1-2 week lead time. Why We Love the Laser Bug. The Laser Bug is a stable sailing dinghy which is great for learning, especially with young kids. Easy to rig, hard wearing and with enough room for 1 adult and 2 kids.

  9. Boats

    LaserPerformance proudly makes many sailboats including: Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Sunfish, Laser Pico, Laser Bahia, Laser Vago, Bug, Club FJ, Club 420, 420 ...

  10. LaserPerformance

    LaserPerformance is an Anglo-American dinghy manufacturer. LaserPerformance manufactures many sailboats including: Laser, Sunfish, Bug, Laser Vago, Laser Bahia, Club FJ, Club 420, Z420, Vanguard 15, Dart 16, Funboat and Optimists. They are most well known for the Sunfish and The Laser - a single handed boat which is sailed in the Summer Olympic Games. ...

  11. PDF laser 4.7 laser radial laser

    The Laser is one-design boat like no other. The class association is very strong and has strict class rules, so every Laser around the world is identical. This means races ... LASER LASER 4.7 LASER RADIAL PICO BUG SUNFISH LASER SB3 49er Club FJ Club 420 V15 VAGO VAGO XD LASER 2000 DART 16 DART 18 BAHIA STRATOS STRATOS KEEL FUNBOAT Laser 4.7.

  12. Laser Bug

    Easy to upgrade with a sail set. €1,795.00. Add to cart. Showing 1-3 of 3 item (s) Manufacturers. Price. €1795 €3250. We have new Laser Bugs in stock and a range of used Laser Bugs. The Laser Bug is the ideal youth boat, which can be used as sail, row and motorboat.

  13. Laser Funboat

    Laser Funboat - True entry-level sailboat. Easy to rig, easy to sail, the Funboat is the perfect entry-level sail boat! With a combination of roominess, stability, maneuverability and simplicity, the Funboat is extremely seaworthy. ... Laser Bug & Bug Race. LaserPerformance Boats. Topper Topaz 12 CAT. Topper Boats. Laser Sunfish ...

  14. Laser Performance Sailboats: The Dinghy Shop

    Laser Performance makes a wide range of sailboats perfect for the beginner or seasoned racer including the Laser, Sunfish, Pico and more. ACCOUNT CONTACT MY CART. 0 (631) 264-0005 | Orders | My Account. ... Laser Performance builds the classic small sailboats we all know and love - the Sunfish, Laser, and C420. ...

  15. Official Laser Sails at Sailing Chandlery

    Class Legal Laser 4.7 Sail - £420. Class Compliant Laser 4.7 Sail - £333. Training Laser 4.7 Sail - £195. Laser 4.7 batten set - £29.81. You can see the full range of Laser sails on our website. If you have any questions about the sails available or which is going to be the best for you then please do feel free to call us on 07793 953564 ...

  16. Laser Bug Sailboat

    The official replacement Laser Rudder Head with aluminum tiller for the Laser Pico or Bug Sailboats supplied without the rudder, tiller or tiller extension. For a full rudder with tiller kit see code LS-8513. LS-85130 €58.95. Add to Cart. Laser Pico/Bug Tiller Strap with Fasteners ...

  17. Bug • Shoreline Sailboats

    The Bug is a confidence inspiring junior training boat that is highly versatile. She can be sailed, rowed or motored with an optional outboard motor, thus providing the ability to be a trainer, a tender, and adventure boat or a racer. ... Great used sailboat! 2008 Laser Vago - Ready for you! ELEMENT 6 ILCA SAILBOAT. How to Buy a Small ...

  18. Funboat

    True recreational sailboat, the Funboat is the ideal platform for non-sailors who quickly want to get sailing and enjoy the life on water. Rotomolded hull, easy to rig, easy to sail, with a combination of roominess, stability, manoeuvrability and simplicity, the Funboat is extremely seaworthy. Designed with a modified tunnel hull, the Funboat has everything for someone who just wants to have ...

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the nationalization of an ammunition plant in Moscow after a mechanical failure caused tens of thousands of Muscovites to lose heat and water amid ...

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  21. Elektrostal Map

    Elektrostal is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located 58 kilometers east of Moscow. Elektrostal has about 158,000 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.

  22. Bug Laser Dinghies

    Find laser dinghies for sale by Laser Performance, including brand-new sailing dinghies. Shop laser sailing boat parts online now with fast delivery UK-wide. - ... Laser Bug Boat Cover - PVC Grey. £109.15 £121.28. Save 10%. Pre-Order. Laser Bug Boat Cover - PVC Blue. £109.15 £121.28. Laser Bug Vang/Kicker Base Unit - 90408

  23. Machine-Building Plant (Elemash)

    In 1954, Elemash began to produce fuel assemblies, including for the first nuclear power plant in the world, located in Obninsk. In 1959, the facility produced the fuel for the Soviet Union's first icebreaker. Its fuel assembly production became serial in 1965 and automated in 1982. 1. Today, Elemash is one of the largest TVEL nuclear fuel ...