Optimist Parts

Epoxy daggerboard optimized for racing at the class minimum weight. made according to the latest IODA rules. Our Epoxy daggerboard has an excellent finish and is fitted with battens made of teak.

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.

Optimist Club Rig Bag. This bag is designed for use with the sail tied on both the mast and the boom. Roomy, great for beginners. Makes it easy to put away you both ship-shape. This bag is made out of a heavy duty blue Cordura® that is then...

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

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...