Development | |
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Designer | Phil Morrison |
Year | 1997 |
Name | 2000 |
Boat | |
Crew | 2 |
Hull | |
Type | Monohull |
Construction | GRP |
LOA | 4.44 metres (14.6 ft) |
Beam | 1.77 metres (5.8 ft) |
Rig | |
Mast length | 6.27 metres (20.6 ft) |
Sails | |
Mainsail area | 8.66 square metres (93.2 sq ft) |
Jib/genoa area | 3.04 square metres (32.7 sq ft) |
Spinnaker area | 10.12 square metres (108.9 sq ft) |
Racing | |
D-PN | 92.5[1] |
RYA PN | 1114[2] |
The 2000 (formerly the Laser 2000) is a performance sailing dinghy designed by Phil Morrison and currently sold by RS Sailing. It combines a traditional GRP hull and foam sandwich deck moulding with a modern asymmetric rig including a furling jib, reefing mainsail and single line gennaker hoist system.
A high boom provides plenty of headroom whilst the self-draining cockpit keeps the crew dry and drains quickly should the boat capsize.
The 2000 has established an enviable record as a resilient and versatile design; docile and forgiving for novices yet an exhilarating sail for more advanced sailors.
Since its introduction in 1998 more than 2,200 boats have been built.