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New boats cost around NZD$7500, but second hand boats are considerably cheaper and some clubs have schemes whereby sailors can charter boats until they decide to continue with the class.
The splash is capable of speeds of over 10 knots on a broad reach, and has performance very similar to Laser 4.7 - its [[Portsmouth Yardstick]] is 1184,<ref name="RYA2010">{{cite web |url=http://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/technical/Web%20Documents/py-general/2010%20Part%207%20PN%20List.pdf |title=RYA Portsmouth Yardstick List 2010 |publisher=Royal Yachting Association |accessdate=21 August 2012}}</ref> slightly higher than the Laser 4.7. It is similar in appearance to a Laser hull but is shorter and wider and has a vertical bow.
==Splash BLUE==
The Splash is available called the "SPLASH BLUE" it is the standard Splash, this boat is designed for sailors weighing over 50-75;kg The BLUE has a Portsmouth Yardstick of 1184,<ref name="Noble">{{cite web |url=https://www.noblemarine.co.uk/dinghydatabase.php3 |title=Dinghy and Catamaran Database |publisher=Noble Marine Insurance Brokers |accessdate=22 August 2012}}</ref> making it 4.6% faster than the Splash.
Until recently most Splash sailors at 18 had to move to the RED. Most sailors followed the Olympic route of Laser Radial and skipped the Flash, as it can be a little over powering for the smaller sailor.Now sailors at 18 can sail a Splash in the Splash + Class.
==Splash RED==
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