| Development | |
|---|---|
| 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.