Laser SB3 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Tony Castro·2004·Dart Sailboats
Laser SB3 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
20.18' · 6.15 m
Displ.
1,510 lbs · 685 kg
First year
2004

The Laser SB3, now globally recognized as the SB20, stands as one of the most successful onedesign sportsboats ever conceived. Designed by Tony Castro and originally launched under the Laser Performance brand in 2002, the vessel was intended to bridge the gap between highperformance dinghies and larger keelboats. The design philosophy centered on highspeed planing potential without the physical grueling requirement of hiking, achieved through a strict "no hiking" rule and a high ballasttodisplacement ratio. Since its inception, the boat has evolved from a proprietary Laser product into an independent international class, maintained by the SB20 International Class Association. While the name shifted due to licensing changes, the hull remains a strictly controlled onedesign, ensuring that older Laserbranded SB3s remain competitive against newer SB20 builds.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,469
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-5.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Germany (28.6%) · Ireland (28.6%) · Switzerland (14.3%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Laser SB3 listings span 5 countries. Germany leads with 2 listings (28.6%), followed by Ireland and Switzerland.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 13,0862128.6%
Ireland$ 9,8872128.6%
Switzerland$ 15,2551114.3%
France$ 10,4691014.3%
United Kingdom$ 23,5461014.3%

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/10534.5'$ 55,0003620
J-Boats J/7022.74'$ 45,0002914
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,670236
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450189
Melges 3231.83'$ 61,488164
One Design 3131.36'$ 222,0091310
Sunbeam 22.122.47'$ 65,62982
Laser SB3You are here$ 10,46973
J-Boats J/2222.5'$ 9,25064
Excel One Design12.8'$ 39,79940
Beneteau First 1414.11'$ 12,33031

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Laser SB3 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Laser SB3 over the past 12 months is $10,469. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Laser SB3 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Laser SB3 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Laser SB3 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Laser SB3 has decreased by 5.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Laser SB3 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Laser SB3 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (28.6%), Ireland (28.6%), Switzerland (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Laser SB3?+
Comparable models include J Boats J/105, J-Boats J/70, Esse 850. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.