Optimist Parts

Epoxy rudder optimized for racing at the class minimum weight. Made according to the latest IODA rules. Our epoxy foils have an excellent finish. Tiller available separately.

Here at Zim Sailing we stock and sell more Optimist Airbags than anyone else in North America.  Our airbags are fabricated from a heavy duty polyurethane and feature a long twist valve style tube. We sell 43L and 48L airbags. Typically 43L...

Tiller Extension Re-Grip Kit. 

Primary Halyard, Opti Pro

Block, Opti Pennant

The Opti Pro Vang features a dyneema upper section for splicing to your boom which helps minimize the amount of stretch in your Optimist boom vang system. It also features a 6mm sprint cord control line which maximizes performance and cleat hold for your...

Penant for your Opti Pro Vang

 This wind indicator has the same 5mm shaft as the Optiparts indicator, and fits all common top pins. (pennant holders) The only difference is the shape and size of the blade. 

Black anodized aluminum tiller extension with foam grip. High quality rope core urethane universal which is removable from base.

Teflon Glide Tape used inside daggerboard trunks to reduce up/down friction.  Roll is 3/4" wide x 20' long.  Peel and stick adhesive.

Pintle set includes one upper, one lower pintle, nuts and bolts.   Measurements:  Upper Pintle: 3 1/4" Long (total bracket length) 2 1/2" between holes 1/2" between front of pintle to first hole  Lower Pintle:  4 1/8" Long 1 3/4"...

This one-handed paddle allows an Opti sailor to paddle and steer at the same time. A must have for those light air days! Different colors are sometimes available, give us a call to find out what we have currently in stock.   We won't have all colors...