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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!

 


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  • 420E 420E

    420E

    Zim Sailing
    420E Click Here to Request a Quote! The 420E from Zim Sailing sets a new standard in enclosed deck technology for high school and college sailing. The airtight foredeck has taken weight out of the bow, increasing performance and safety, without...
  • Club 420 - Collegiate Club 420 - Collegiate

    Club 420 - Collegiate

    Zim Sailing
    COLLEGIATE 420 Click Here to Request a Quote! The Zim Collegiate 420 is designed to meet the challenging demands of colleges, high schools, camps, and other institutional sailing programs. Our Collegiate 420 combines the proven performance capabilities...
  • C420 - Pro C420 - Pro

    C420 - Pro

    Zim Sailing
    $13,750.00
    Zim C420 Click Here to Request a Quote! Click Here for Charter Information! Zim Sailing's Club 420 has quickly become the go-to C420, regardless of whether you're winning the Triple Crown circuit or just teaching learn-to-sail at the local sailing club...
  • Club Optimist (Zim) Club Optimist (Zim)

    Club Optimist (Zim)

    Zim Sailing
    $4,175.00
    ZIM CLUB OPTIMIST Click Here to Request a Quote!   Click Here for Charter Information! Both the Zim Club and Race Optimist packages use the same great hull, built by the facility that has produced high-quality Zim C420s, FJs, and 420Es for...
  • Pram Pram

    Pram

    Zim Sailing

    $2,995.00
    PRAM Click Here to Request a Quote!   The Pram is a durable, self-bailing dinghy that is a perfect training boat for beginner sailors. The simple design is very low maintenance, and offers a platform very similar to an Optimist for kids to get...
  • Ex Charter Package
    ZOU ILCA - Ex Charter ZOU ILCA - Ex Charter
    Ex Charter Package

    ZOU ILCA - Ex Charter

    Zou
    $5,750.00 - $8,980.00
    ZOU ILCA - Ex Charter Click Here to Request a Quote! The ILCA is the most popular single handed one-design sailboat of all time, and has introduced countless people to the sport of sailing with over 220,000 boats delivered since inception. Get into a...
  • EX Charter Package
    Fighter Opti - Ex Charter Fighter Opti - Ex Charter
    EX Charter Package

    Fighter Opti - Ex Charter

    Zim Sailing
    $5,655.00
    PRO OPTIMIST by FIGHTER - Ex Charter Click Here to Request a Quote! Zim Sailing is proud to partner with Fighter as the North American distributer.  Our team visited over a dozen factories around the globe from ’21 and ’22 and found that...
  • EX CHARTER PACKAGE
    Zim C420 Ex Charter Boat C420 - Ex Charter
    EX CHARTER PACKAGE

    C420 - Ex Charter

    Zim Sailing
    $12,325.00
    Zim C420 - Ex Charter Click Here to Request a Quote! The Zim C420 is the most successful and dominant C420 in competitive sailing. It has consistently outperformed its rivals, securing numerous victories. Most recently, it claimed the top spot at the...
  • RS 500 RS 500

    RS 500

    RS Sailing
    $16,599.00 - $18,199.00
    Click Here to Request a Quote! Fast and exciting single trapeze double-hander with a fantastic European racing circuit and an awesome social scene. The RS500’s infectious popularity has created a growing International Class with...
  • RS 2000 RS 2000

    RS 2000

    RS Sailing
    $19,999.00 - $20,999.00
    Click Here to Request a Quote! A highly successful dinghy class, the 2000 (formerly the Laser 2000) has active sailing club racing fleets and a full open circuit series plus championships, supported by an enthusiastic Class Association. With many...

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

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