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LASER 13

· Design: Bruce Kirby
$2,500 avg$2,500 – $2,500 (1 listings)from 1988535 built
$200 – $600 est. annual maintenance
DinghymonoFractional SloopVariable

Specifications

Hull

LOA13.29 ft
Beam5.64 ft
Draft2.7 ft/ 0.33 ft min
Displacement300 lb

About the LASER 13

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Bruce Kirby and built in 1988, the Laser 13 is a high-performance daysailer with a production run of 535 hulls. It combines the familiar Laser hull form with a fractional sloop rig, offering a lightweight displacement of 300.0 lb for exceptional speed and handling.

Best for:
This boat is ideal for experienced single-handers or couples seeking a fast, trailerable daysailer for coastal racing and weekend cruising. Its lightweight nature and simple systems make it suitable for sailors who prioritize performance and ease of transport over long-range liveaboard comfort.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of only 300.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.37, the Laser 13 is strictly a coastal daysailer and is not suitable for offshore or bluewater passage making.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Laser 18 and other Kirby-designed daysailers like the Laser 214, which share similar hull characteristics and performance-oriented designs. It also competes with other 13-foot fractional sloop daysailers from the late 1980s that prioritize speed and simplicity.

Performance

Capsize3.37
SA/Disp35.7

Market Price

Low
$2,500
Average
$2,500
High
$2,500
Based on 1 listings across 1 marketplace

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 13.29ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$200 – $600
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

7 reported issues across 5 systems for the LASER 13, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

4 critical1 major2 minor
Rigging2Rudder2Deck1Hull1Keel1

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