The Laser Standard, now technically designated as the ILCA 7 in international competition, is arguably the most influential one-design racing dinghy ever conceived. Designed by Bruce Kirby and Ian Bruce in 1970, the vessel was originally marketed as the "Weekender" before its debut at the New York Boat Show in 1971. Its design philosophy centers on extreme simplicity: a lightweight, 13-foot-9-inch fiberglass hull that can be easily car-topped and rigged in minutes. The hull is a strict one-design, meaning every boat is built to identical specifications to ensure that racing results are determined by the skill of the sailor rather than the depth of their wallet. While the "Standard" rig refers to the original 7.06-square-meter sail, the hull is a versatile platform that supports two primary siblings: the Laser Radial (ILCA 6), which uses a shorter lower mast section and a 5.76-square-meter sail, and the Laser 4.7 (ILCA 4), designed for lighter youth sailors. According to the International Laser Class Association, this modularity allows a sailor to progress from youth sailing to Olympic-level competition using the exact same hull.
Laser Standard Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
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| Jun 2025 | 1 | $4,800 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $890 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $1,787 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
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| Esse 850 | 27.89' | $53,622 | 19 | 6 |
| J-Boats J/24 | 24' | $6,524 | 13 | 8 |
| Melges 24 | 24' | $31,837 | 12 | 3 |
| Adams 10 | 33' | $12,169 | 12 | 2 |
| Laser 28 | 28.41' | $18,082 | 8 | 3 |
| Melges 14 | 14' | $6,450 | 8 | 3 |
| Ultimate 20 | 20.83' | $15,000 | 6 | 2 |
| Laser Standard | $2,144 | 4 | 1 | |
| Performance Laser | $6,375 | 4 | 0 | |
| Vanguard 15 | 15.25' | $3,999 | 3 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
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| United States | $2,500 | 3 | 0 |
| Switzerland | $1,787 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Laser Standard cost?
- The median asking price for a used Laser Standard over the past 12 months is $2,144. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Laser Standard sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 4 Laser Standard listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Laser Standard prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Laser Standard has decreased by 16.62% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Laser Standard?
- Switzerland currently has the lowest median asking price at $1,787, while United States is the most expensive at $2,500 — a 40% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Laser Standard?
- Comparable models include the Esse 850, J-Boats J/24, Melges 24. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.