Laser Dinghy Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Laser, now officially transitioned to the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) designation for Olympic and international competition, represents perhaps the most significant achievement in smallboat design of the 20th century. Conceived in 1970 during a phone conversation between designer Bruce Kirby and industrial designer Ian Bruce—an event famously known in sailing lore as the "Million Dollar Doodle"—the boat was intended to be a simple, affordable, and highperformance "weekender." According to Yachting World, the Laser’s genius lies in its strict onedesign philosophy, ensuring that every hull is identical and that success on the water is determined purely by the skill and fitness of the sailor rather than the depth of their pockets. With over 215,000 hulls produced, it remains the benchmark for competitive singlehanded dinghy racing worldwide.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 3,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Laser Dinghy listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 3,00011100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
J-Boats J/7022.74'$ 45,0002914
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,670236
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450189
Aphrodite 10132.6'$ 19,422164
Adams 1033'$ 12,888142
One Design 3131.36'$ 222,0091310
Farr Class 40$ 65,13993
Archambault Surpise31.3'$ 43,03895
J-Boats J/2222.5'$ 9,25064
Excel One Design12.8'$ 39,79940
Performance DinghyYou are here$ 3,00011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Laser Dinghy cost?+
The median asking price for a used Laser Dinghy over the past 12 months is $3,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Laser Dinghy sailboats are for sale?+
1 Laser Dinghy listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Laser Dinghy prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Laser Dinghy has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Laser Dinghy sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Laser Dinghy listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Laser Dinghy?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/70, Esse 850, J-Boats J/24. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.