Topper Omega vs Laser Bahia , buy which?

Neither, you're asking the wrong forum!

Seriously though, check out the exploits of Frank Dye and buy a Wayfarer.

I have sailed all boats mentioned.

The Wayfarer is a much better boat for your money. It is a stable boat that can easily cruise with 5 people on board, 3 kids up front and the other adult opposite the sailor or balancing the boat out.

The Laser Omega is ok, but more plasticcy looking than the Laser. It has the added benifit of a standard assy kite which the Laser has too. Was an OK sail when we took it out.

As for the Laser Bahia, this is a tippy boat, which I think the Omega is as well. It is OK, they all I think can have the outboard bracket, they are all easy to rig but all heavy so will require the assistance of two people.

If I had say £6k to spend and I wanted a family cruising boat, I would go for a Wayfarer, much better built boats, less hassle and robust even though they are made of fibreglass. They would also be easier to sell on too if you needed to as they retain their value well whichI recon the others won't.

I grew up in Norway. My parents bought a mirror dinghy for sailing and motoring around the fijords and visiting islands which worked really well and was lots of fun. The "N3" sail number always raised a few eyebrows when it was imported back into the UK and we sailed it! Obviously you are something larger though.

One thing to bear in mind is that on the fijords you really are on your own with no safety cover whatsoever. Be careful, we once had the split pin go from the prop which was a bit scary. That said, I remember motoring out with my dad at night when it was perfectly calm - you could see all the way to the bottom on it was very very deep, like being suspended in space.

As far as I know there are not many of teh modern boats can take an outboard (L2000 etc) so make sure you check. I'm not sure about the two you are considering.