Designed by Tony Castro, the SB3 is an exhilarating and fast three person sport boat. Modern powerful rig for one-design and sport boat racing. Keelboat stiffness picks up a great ride down wind in a heavy breeze. Dinghy-like performance offers tactical and close racing as well.

Perks include high tech x-ply mylar mainsail and jib, “sit-in” cockpit promotes on board communication and a level playing field and adjustable rig with fixed forestay.

The SB3 is the recent winner of Sailing World's overall Boat of The Year (all categories) for 2008.

Features

• Mast raising and lowering is made simple. Can be rigged and ready to sail in under 30 minutes.
• Gnav system creates additional space for crew maneuvers.
• Unprecedented class race circuit sponsorship.
• Sportsboat sailing for a crew of three, with a maximum crew weight limit to ensure close competition.
• Lifting keel provides easy launch and recovery and tows like a dream.
• Low aspect keel and a high ballast ratio make the Laser SB3 a very stiff and stable sportsboat.
• Non-hiking with the implementation of a no-hiking rule. Race results rely on skills and tactics and not on the fitness of the crew. In fact, the sit-in bars effectively prevent hiking, and promote on-board communication between crew members.
• A modern powerful rig and high aspect gennaker keep sheet loads to a minimum, allowing mixed crews to sail the boat to its best.
• Open sports boat to be sailed by a crew of three.
• A comfortable wide-open cockpit with clear uncluttered controls.
• Identical boats, controlled by strict one-design class rules for hull rig and sails, ensures close competition, and keeps running costs to a minimum.