The Laser Bahia, new for 2007.

To be announced at the London Boat Show as the newest member of the Laser family, Laser hopes the Bahia can make it's mark after Topper and RS Sailing have already established themselves in this market. The boat will retail for just under £5000 pound mark and has been designed for leisure and ease of use with it's rotomoulded hull, but not at the expense of performance.

There is also a trapeze option for those wishing a little more performance, and a stern storage box for those wanting a day trip. The Laser Bahia has spacious cockpit, with a high boom and gnav system leaving the cockpit simple and clutter free with ample space for 5 Adults.

Enough room for 3

Jo Richards designed boat it follows the well-balanced and hugely successful Vago and Pico. Jo has now designed the ideal family boat. The Laser Bahia can be sailed, rowed or put an engine on the back and gently potter around. The Laser Bahia therefore provides something for everyone in the family, it also come with a central stainless mainsheet bar, just like it's bigger brother the Laser Stratos, that provides a convenient grab bar. .

Options include trapeze, engine bracket and even a storage box for a rowing / fishing option.

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