Zim Sailing, based in Bristol, Rhode Island, is North Americas largest manufacturer and distributor of small sailboats. They produce popular dinghies such as the C420, 420E, FJ, ILCA, and Optimist under the Zim Sailing brand and are a leading distributor of boats from RS Sailing including the RS Aero, RS Feva, RS Quest, RS Toura, RS Zest, and more. Zim Sailing is also the choice of training centers, colleges, high schools, and yacht clubs around the country for fleets of racing and training boats.
Take Advantage of Our Summer Boat SALE!
Shop New, Demo, and Ex-Charter Boats IN STOCK and with generous add-ons. Going on now, save big with incentives on boats in stock. New boats include free accessories. Ex-charter/event packages are available and there are deals to be had on our demo boat inventory. Shop the most sought-after boats and ready-to-sail packages so you can make the most of your summer. Sale ends 7/31/2025. See below for current offers!
July Boat Sale Offers
Zim Sailing is committed to expanding the sport of sailing and getting more people in boats. We have an extensive catalog of new and like-new boats, ready for every application. Need assistance deciding on your next boat? Give our team a call and we would gladly talk you through it.
RS Sailing New, Ex-charter, and Demo Sale
Demo Cat 14 S, Cat 16 S, Toura, and Neo
All for sale at 15% off retail.
Charter Aero’s
10% off retail. Includes: Free dolly, deck cover, foil bags, and a spar bag.
New Cat 14’s and 16’s
Includes: Free dolly.
New Feva’s
Includes: Free deck cover, spar bag, and foil bag.
New Tera’s
Includes: Free spar bag, foil bag, and deck cover.
New Toura’s
Includes: Free deck cover, jib sock, and foil bag.
New Zests
Includes: Free deck cover, and mast up sail cover.
Zim Sailing New and Ex-charter Sale
New Club and Race Optis
Includes: Free top cover, bottom cover, spar bag, and foil bag.
Ex-charter Fighters and Charter C420’s
Includes: Free deck cover, foil bag, and dolly.
Ex-charter US Built Zim ILCA’s
Includes: Free deck cover, foil bag, and dolly + an EXTRA FREE sail on top of the one that comes with the boat. (North or Hyde)
Sale Terms & Conditions
This promotion is for boats purchased between 07/08/25 through 07/31/25
No exceptions will be made for late submissions
These promotions cannot be combined, or combined with another discount or promotion
All orders must include a 50% deposit, and must be taken delivery of by end of July 2025
