Dinghy for touring and coastal family cruising. Its program is identical to that of a small liveaboard (weighted alloy centerboard, self-draining cockpit that can be left at anchor, engine chair, watertight locker, closed and secure cockpit, swim ladder, etc.).

It can be towed behind a normal car without a special license.

It can be rigged and launched by a single person in less than 10 minutes, thanks to its masting goat and winch-equipped combination trailer.

Its two-part mast means it can be transported behind a van or camper van without protruding above the roof.

The jib furler and reefing system allow you to sail in complete safety, even when the wind picks up. It's exceptionally stable and spacious. Novice or experienced sailors (trapeze possible) will find everything they need.

Its watertight trunk, closed by a porthole identical to that of a liveaboard sailboat, allows you to store a large volume of dry gear (sails, life jackets, engine, etc.).

Model: Laser 16 Manufacturer: Laser Performance Laser Performance Construction material: Glass/Polyester (maintenance-free, reliable, used for 90% of all boats) Approval: Category C for 8 persons (unsinkable and self-bailing) Maximum engine power: 3.5 hp Length: 5.19m Beam: 2.06m Weight: 250kgs (can be launched easily with a beach cart or reassembled on the road trailer) Sail area: 14m2 and symmetrical spinnaker 12 m2

A boat similar in spirit to the Caravelle, but without the Caravelle's disadvantages. Much lighter, faster, more versatile and safer. It belongs to a special category of dinghies known as "rando" dinghies. This category is unique. They are not to be confused with the sporty dinghies so well known in sailing centers. The approach to sailing with rando dinghies allows you to concentrate on the pleasure of sailing, and forget all the worries and complexity that can be involved in setting up a more conventional sailboat (masting alone possible in a minute, neoprene not compulsory).

If you'd like to find out more about this rando concept and discover other models, watch the video on YOUTUBE: PUFFINS TREK "comment bien choisir son dériveur de rando".

Take a look at my other ads or my Puffins-trek FR website.

Possible options (at extra cost) : Awning, Road and launch trailer (two trailers one on top of the other), symmetrical spinnaker.

See video presentation of the boat on YOUTUBE: PUFFINS TREK LASER 16 and how to rig the LASER 16