Performance Vago Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The LaserPerformance Vago, designed by Jo Richards and launched in the mid-2000s, represents a strategic pivot toward durability and versatility in the performance dinghy market. Engineered to bridge the gap between entry-level trainers and high-performance skiffs, the Vago is constructed using a sophisticated rotomolded polyethylene Tri-Lam process. This material choice makes the hull exceptionally robust, capable of withstanding the rigors of beach landings and sailing school environments that would typically fracture a traditional fiberglass laminate. The design philosophy centers on a "multi-role" platform; the boat is uniquely capable of being sailed single-handedly with a mainsail and asymmetric spinnaker, or double-handed with the addition of a jib and a trapeze. Its sub-chine hull shape provides a stable platform for beginners while allowing more experienced sailors to plane early in moderate breezes.