Laser vs Laser 28
How do the Laser and Laser 28 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Laser 
Laser 28 | Laser | Laser 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 13.8 ft4.20 m | 28.4 ft8.66 m |
| Waterline length | 12.5 ft3.81 m | 23.6 ft7.19 m |
| Beam | 4.7 ft1.42 m | 9.5 ft2.89 m |
| Draft | 2.6 ft0.79 m | 5.0 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 130 lb59 kg | 3,950 lb1,792 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 1,500 lb680 kg |
| Sail area | —— | 365 ft²33.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | — | 23.37 |
| Displacement / Length | 30 | 134 |
| Comfort ratio | 2.0 | 12.2 |
| Capsize screening | 3.68 | 2.40 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 4.7 | 6.5 |
Laser vs Laser 28: the short version
- The Laser 28 is the larger boat at 28.4 ft8.66 m LOA versus 13.8 ft4.20 m for the Laser.
- The Laser 28 is heavier, displacing about 2938% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- The Laser 28 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Laser 28 rates better for offshore work (2.40 vs 3.68).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.