Yes, I knew that. I recently sold my Laser 2 and considered buying the Pico
as a knock-around boat suitable for non-sailing family. I was really
referring to the Laser 4000, 5000, EPS, etc. They look like interesting. I
know the Laser 3000 is actually a Laser 2 hull with a new deck and rig.
Considered butchering my Laser 2 to make a 3000, but who would I sail it
against?
And yes, it is annoying to name every boat in your catalog "Laser this" and
"Laser that". The Pico can stand on its own name and virtues as an entry
level boat.
Ray
At 08:58 PM 1/3/00 , you wrote:
>In a message dated 1/3/00 3:03:25 PM Mountain Standard Time,
>rhicks@doldatacomp.com writes:
>
><< The flip side is that in the U.S., Vanguard chooses not to build the
>"other" Laser models >>
>
>I've got brochures from Vanguard here on my desk for the Laser*Pico, and
>Laser*Cat. Vanguard also build Laser2's - a 20-year old design and the first
>Laser name rip-off. I have mixed feelings about that one, having owned one
>myself and loved it. But it still wasn't a Laser. Laser2's do shelter under
>the umbrella of the Laser Class Assn. but they operate independently to a
>great extent.
>
>Have a look at the Vanguard website <A HREF="http:\\www.teamvanguard.com">www
>.teamvanguard.com</A> On there I noticed Pico listed without the "Laser" on
>their side banner, but when you go to the Pico page, it's still called "Laser
>Pico". Wonder if they're easing up on the "Laser.boat" mania. Hope so!
>
>They certainly haven't gone as far as PSE in England, abusing the Laser name,
>I'll admit. Admirable restraint, I guess.
>
>Lainie
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