2000
A highly successful dinghy class, the 2000 (formerly the Laser 2000) has active sailing club racing fleets and similarly a full open circuit series. In addition, there are championships supported by an enthusiastic Class Association. With many features found in modern performance racing classes, such as a gennaker and a self draining cockpit, the 2000 combines exciting sailing and with easy handling that inspires confidence. The 2000 sailboat is also well established as a great training boat within many leading organisations including the British Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force sailing programmes. The perfect transition from training into more advanced techniques and likewise racing.
RS Sailing became the licensed manufacturer in 2013 adding many detailed improvements to the 2000, for example new moulds and tooling to help set the stage for a new era of Class growth. In conclusion, the best got better.
2000 Features
Big feel from a compact boat
- Engineered for maximum strength and also minimum maintenance
- Exceptionally stable hull
- Large, self draining cockpit for up to 4 adults
Configurable to suit you
- Open plan or also with spray shedding foredeck
- Main and jib
- Asymmetric or symmetrical spinnaker options
- Trapeze option
- Outboard motor bracket option
Adventures afloat
- Exceptional features for family sailing and also exploration
- Sparkling and fun, also practical and reassuring
- Easy to transport, similarly quick to rig
Convenience ashore and also afloat
- Pivoting mast heel for easy rigging
- Hand holds for easy lifting
- Towing eyes and lifting points
- Rub rail reinforcement near transom
Easy rig control
- Jib furler for safety and also launch / recovery convenience
- Mainsail slab reefing
- 2-part aluminium mast
- Foam filled top mast and also a flotation bag system for inversion resistance
- External halyards and also boom controls for easy maintenance
- Durable Dacron sails
User friendly foils
- Pivoting centreboard
- Durable aluminium rudder blade
- Tiller driven lift and also lock rudder system
Specifications
Standard
Optional
| 2000 | Club | Race | |
| Hull Construction | GRP Resin Infused Composite |  |
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| Length | 4.4m (14’6″) | |
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| Beam | 1.8m (5’9″) | |
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| Hull Weight | 130kg (287lbs) | |
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| Sailing Weight | 200kg (441lbs) | |
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| Sail Area – Mainsail (Mylar) | 8.66m² (93ft²) | |
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| Sail Area – Training Mainsail (Dacron) | 8.66m² (93ft²) | |
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| Sail Area – Jib (Dacron) | 3.04m² (33ft²) | |
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| Sail Area – Asymmetric Spinnaker (Dynacote) | 10.12m² (109ft²) | |
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| Mast – Tapered Aluminum Alloy | |
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| Boom – Aluminum Alloy | |
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| Pivoting Centerboard | |
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| Single Line Slab Reefing System | |
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| Retracting Spinnaker Bowsprit | |
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| Lifting Rudder in anodised Aluminum Stock | |
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The LDC 2000 is available in a couple of setup options, therefore please go to the official site www.rssailing.com to see the full range of options. We are also here to help too, feel free to get in touch and we can help with pricing and details, please call +852 2827 5876 or use our contact page.
