Laser 13 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · daggerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

13.29' · 4.05 m

Displ.

300 lbs · 136 kg

First year

1988

The Laser 13 is a versatile, multipurpose family dinghy designed by Ian Bruce, the visionary behind the iconic Laser singlehander. Introduced in the 1980s, the Laser 13 was engineered to bridge the gap between highperformance racing skiffs and traditional, heavy cruising dinghies like the Wayfarer. Unlike the athletic, capsizeprone nature of the Laser 2, the 13 was built with a wide beam and a more forgiving hull form, making it an ideal platform for sailing schools, families, and coastal explorers. While it carries the "Laser" brand name, its DNA is rooted in utility; the boat features a spacious cockpit, a high boom for safety, and enough buoyancy to remain stable even when loaded with three or four adults.