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This is a never ending source of comment/argument.

2003 Portsmouth number for a Laser: 91.3. 2003 Portsmouth number for a
Sunfish: 99.6. This means the numbers claim that the Laser is a little
faster. If you get really experienced racers, that likely is true. When
I've sailed Portsmouth against Lasers, I usually beat them ... often boat
for boat.

Laser racers are vehement that they're faster and more fun. Sunfish racers
contend they are equally fast and way more fun. Lasers have a slight
advantage in light air, meaning they move faster (less wetted surface, high
aspect ratio rig gets sail up into more air). Sunfish have a slight
advantage in heavy air (hard chines, more stable hull shape, lateen rig
which is adjustable for further depowering). Lasers capsize far easier in a
big blow than Sunfish. I've raced both.

For folks who want to race, if they are 6' or taller and 175-195 pounds, the
Laser is a perfect choice. For folks who are 4'10-6'10 and 85-240 pounds,
the Sunfish is a perfect choice.

The choice also comes down to the folks you want to be with. Sunfish
sailors are there to have FUN and race, overjoyed when they do well, and
still happy when they do not. They're willing to share tips and tricks,
help newbies get rigged and get going, etc. I haven't raced a Laser in
quite a while, so I don't want to comment on ancient history ...

There's my two cents!

8-)

Gail

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Gail M. Turluck
Sunfish 24186
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