Laser Radial Ilca 6 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · daggerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

13.88' · 4.23 m

Displ.

128 lbs · 58 kg

First year

1982

The Laser Radial, now internationally recognized as the ILCA 6, stands as one of the most successful adaptations in maritime history. By utilizing the legendary 13.78foot hull designed by Bruce Kirby and Ian Bruce, the Radial rig serves a critical niche: providing highperformance racing for sailors whose body weight does not support the larger sail area of the Standard (ILCA 7) rig. While the hull remains unchanged across the Laser family, the Radial utilizes a shorter lower mast section and a 5.76squaremeter sail. This modification transformed a boat once considered physically overwhelming for lighter sailors into the definitive Olympic singlehander for women and a primary pathway for youth sailors worldwide. According to LaserPerformance, the Radial is designed to provide a competitive platform for sailors typically in the 55–70 kg (121–154 lbs) range, ensuring that the athletic demands of the class remain focused on tactical skill rather than sheer physical leverage.