Finding the Standard Laser® a little underpowered?
by Steve Cockerill, Rooster Sailing 24 Feb 2007 08:34 GMT
Finding the Standard Laser® a little underpowered? Try the new Rooster 8.1 © Rooster Sailing
Rooster Sailing Ltd has finished testing and development of a new class of boat – the Rooster 8.1. It’s a new rig that is compatible with the Laser® hull yet delivers an amazing performance that would suit anyone over 90kg. The Rooster Sailing Ltd recommended handicap number for the Rooster 8.1 is 1051 (persons 1, rig U, Spin 0). An RCD test will be applied for from the RYA and tests have shown that the boat can be righted within 3 mins.
The Rooster 8.1 sail is constructed with long life and performance in mind. In addition to 4oz Dacron cloth in the main body, the leech is constructed of Mylar, as this is where the highest loads occur. This means that permanent leech stretch is reduced to almost zero. Leech flutter in between battens is eliminated. The Bi-radial construction contributes to increased cloth stability and so making the sail easier to control its power. The large window also helps with visibility when racing.
The Rooster 8.1 is compatible with Laser® but is not an original Laser® Product. It’s a Rooster Sailing Product!
Purchase of a Rooster 8.1 Rig(£350) will get you a sail, including battens (£250) a Rooster 8.1 Lower mast (£100), and Free Membership of the Rooster 8.1 Class Association (please supply your email address). A racing circuit will be developed for this class, including a National Championships. Orders are being placed for delivery at or about the 19th March 2007 - why not join the 15 pre orders so far!
Come and see the Rooster 8.1 Class at the Dinghy Show – Stand C35 – Rooster Sailing Ltd
Laser® is a registered trademark of Performance Sailcraft Europe Ltd, Performance Sailcraft Australia Ltd, Performance Sailcraft Japan Ltd and Vangard Sailboats inc.
Rooster Sailing Ltd is fully independent of the Performance Sailcraft Europe Ltd, Performance Sailcraft Australia Ltd, Performance Sailcraft Japan Ltd and Vangard Sailboats inc.
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