ILCA 6 (LASER RADIAL)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 13.88 ft |
| LWL | 12.5 ft |
| Beam | 4.49 ft |
| Draft | 2.62 ft/ 0.33 ft min |
| Displacement | 128 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 4.7 kn |
About the ILCA 6 (LASER RADIAL)
Same hull as the ILCA 7 (International Laser Class Association) but with a smaller sail for lighter sailors. (less than 150 lbs.) Selected for use in Olympic women's single-handed sailing event beginning in 2004. Visit the ILCA for a complete list of class approved builders. Photo courtesy Adam Hunt.
The ILCA 6 (Laser Radial) is a high-performance single-handed dinghy designed by Bruce Kirby and built by Laserperformance.com, with production starting in 1982. As a lightweight racing skiff with a displacement of 128.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 2.07, it is engineered for speed and agility rather than cruising comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat is exclusively suited for competitive single-handed racing and training, appealing to athletes and clubs seeking a standardized, high-performance platform for short-course racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 128.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 3.56, and no engine or cabin, this boat is strictly a coastal racing dinghy with zero offshore or bluewater capability.
- Comparables:
- Direct comparables are limited to other ILCA class dinghies such as the ILCA 4 (Laser Standard) and ILCA 7 (Laser 2), which share the same hull design and racing pedigree but differ in sail area and crew configuration.
Direct variant of the ILCA 6 (LASER RADIAL)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
9 listings · boat years 1999–2016 · median $3,900
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 13.88ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
25 reported issues across 8 systems for the ILCA 6 (LASER RADIAL), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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