Optimist Parts

The becket holds the end of the rope under the cleat. No need for an extra fixing. Manufactured from aluminium for a light weight and durable performance. Has a hard anodized finish to give a hard wearing surface. Zim Applications C420/CFJ:...

A neat, compact alloy cleat. Manufactured from aluminium for light weight and durable performance.   Zim Applications C420: centerboard uphaul/downhaul, vang 2:1, topping lift CFJ: centerboard uphaul/downhaul, topping lift Megabyte: outhaul, vang,...

Opti/Pram Dolly, Dynamic Dollies

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

Low-friction Micro blocks are compact and lightweight. They are ideal for lightly loaded control lines on boats of all sizes. Zim Applications C420: vang cascade and 2:1 control, centerboard uphaul Club Opti: sprit halyard   Harken Part # 224A LP...

Stamped shackles are used on most Harken small boat blocks. Harken Part # 072.100U LP Part # 91205

This Harken block has a main 40mm sheave and a 29mm fiddle below it. This part is popular with opti sailors for making their mainsheet 4:1. 

Low-friction Carbo AirBlocks® are lightweight, strong, reliable—and affordable. These small, compact blocks have very high working loads for safe, easy trimming. Zim Applications Club 420: mainsheet bridle Club FJ: secondary mainsheet block,...

Carbo Ratchets allow sailors to hand-hold loaded lines and offer balance between holding power and controlled easing. Zim Applications Club 420, Club FJ, Byte, Opti, ILCA: Mainsheet Club FJ: jibsheet  Sheave (in): 2-1/4" Sheave (mm): 57mm Max...

Made of durable, flexible PVC, stand-up boots holdblocks up without snagging lines. Fits 40 mm and 57 mm blocks  Zim Applications Opti: mainsheet block Harken Part # 369

Spring to make the ratchet block stay standing up. Helps reduce mainsheet snags. Works on ILCA, SF, Optimist, 420, and many other small sailboats. 2" X 7/8"    Harken Part # 71.1 LP Part # 91217

The T18™ complements the T2™ line. At 7.2 g (.25 oz), it ties, splices, lashes anywhere—perfect for downhauls, outhauls, and other lightweight control systems on dinghies. Harken Part # 2698

Plastic Hook For 8mm Shock Cord or Line

J Sails is a family company, established in Poland in 1991. Since inception, JSails specialized in Optimist sails. The company's first success came in 2000 when a new model was designed based on coach and sail maker experience: Classic. It was with this...

J Sails is a family company, established in Poland in 1991. Since inception, JSails specialized in Optimist sails. The company's first success came in 2000 when a new model was designed based on coach and sail maker experience: Classic. It was with this...

J Sails is a family company, established in Poland in 1991. Since inception, JSails specialized in Optimist sails. The company's first success came in 2000 when a new model was designed based on coach and sail maker experience: Classic. It was with this...

J Sails is a family company, established in Poland in 1991. Since inception, JSails specialized in Optimist sails. The company's first success came in 2000 when a new model was designed based on coach and sail maker experience: Classic. It was with this...

J Sails is a family company, established in Poland in 1991. Since inception, JSails specialized in Optimist sails. The company's first success came in 2000 when a new model was designed based on coach and sail maker experience: Classic. It was with this...

J Sails is a family company, established in Poland in 1991. Since inception, JSails specialized in Optimist sails. The company's first success came in 2000 when a new model was designed based on coach and sail maker experience: Classic. It was with this...

J Sails is a family company, established in Poland in 1991. Since inception, JSails specialized in Optimist sails. The company's first success came in 2000 when a new model was designed based on coach and sail maker experience: Classic. It was with this...

J Sails is a family company, established in Poland in 1991. Since inception, JSails specialized in Optimist sails. The company's first success came in 2000 when a new model was designed based on coach and sail maker experience: Classic. It was with this...

The JCD tiller extension is made with 20mm black anodized aluminum and features a blue spiral grip. This provides superior helm feel and reliability. 

The JDC universal tiller extension is a removable machined socket that houses a swiveling rope-core urethane joint by WinDesign. The joint swivels smoothly from any angle and with zero play, eliminating the twisting loads that cause universal failure,...

Opti club line set. Includes sail ties, primary (spliced) & secondary halyards, outhaul, bridle, vang, boom lift, and mainsheet.  

Line used in Opti Sail Ties Call for spool pricing *Line sold by the foot is nonreturnable* 

Amsteel Blue from Samson is a high-performance 12-strand single braid line made of 100% Dyneema fiber. It offers a high strength-to-weight ratio (stronger than steel) with very low stretch. High abrasion and cut resistance thanks to a Samthane coating...

3 mm Vectran without cover with uv protective coating. Constructed in such a way to facilitate easy splicing. Optiparts Part # EX1366

Line used for Opti Bow Lines Call for spool pricing. *Line sold by the foot is nonreturnable*

Opti mainsheet made from the Rooster Polilite 7mm revolutionary non-twist mainsheet. With the load bearing outer cover gripping the lightweight inner core, the risk of being confronted by a tangled mainsheet on a crucial bear away is greatly reduced...

Opti mainsheet made from the Rooster Polilite 7mm revolutionary non-twist mainsheet. With the load bearing outer cover gripping the lightweight inner core, the risk of being confronted by a tangled mainsheet on a crucial bear away is greatly reduced...

Opti mainsheet made from the Rooster Polilite 7mm revolutionary non-twist mainsheet. With the load bearing outer cover gripping the lightweight inner core, the risk of being confronted by a tangled mainsheet on a crucial bear away is greatly reduced...

One sails are the next generation of sails. Used by Optimist World Champion Marco Gradoni in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The sails are seven paneled and are built with a special sailcloth. They're technologically advanced, provide high performance, and high...

One sails are the next generation of sails. Used by Optimist World Champion Marco Gradoni in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The sails are seven paneled and are built with a special sailcloth. They're technologically advanced, provide high performance, and high...

One sails are the next generation of sails. Used by Optimist World Champion Marco Gradoni in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The sails are seven paneled and are built with a special sailcloth. They're technologically advanced, provide high performance, and high...

One sails are the next generation of sails. Used by Optimist World Champion Marco Gradoni in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The sails are seven paneled and are built with a special sailcloth. They're technologically advanced, provide high performance, and high...

The Bow Bumper for the Optimist is made from a heavy duty polyester cloth with foam tubing that provides great protection against damage. The bumper fits securely on the bow of the Optimist and is a great option for sailing schools and learn to sail...

Wooden Daggerbaord for the World Wide Sailor Pram and Optimist sailboats.

The ZHW training sail can be used on any Optimist or Pram. The luff is shorter and the clew to head is a straight line which eliminates the sprit and significantly reduces sail area. The battens have been eliminated to allow for easy storage. Great for...

Durable Pram sail that has captive webbing at the top of the mast and clew.  There is no need for an outhaul. The luff is approximately 6” shorter than a standard Optimist sail to help lessen head injuries and allow for 2 people in the boat...

This Pram optimist spar set is ideal for beginners that are looking for durability and affordability. Includes a mast, sprit, and boom pre-rigged with a vang, outhaul, and bridle. Pram opti spars are constructed with silver anodized 6061T6 aluminum...

The SL training sails can be used on the Optimist or Pram. The luff has been shortened to raise the boom height. Battens have been eliminated for easy storage. This is meant to lessen head injuries and allow for 2 sailors in the boat. Additionally, it...

The SL training sails can be used on the Optimist or Pram. The luff has been shortened to raise the boom height. Battens have been eliminated for easy storage. This is meant to lessen head injuries and allow for 2 sailors in the boat. Comes in 2 colors.

Opti Pennant, 4:1 with harken fiddle block and trigger snap. Two spliced loops: one luggage tags to the trigger and the other is fixed to the fiddle block.  

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Airbag mounting plate for opti. Optiparts Part # EX1453

Strap secures Airbag to the deck

An Opti hand bailer is essential for keeping your boat afloat and fast. Sail and bail! The square opening in our Opti bailer is great for getting every last drop out of your Optimist.  The bailers are available in variety of colors. If you have a...

The lacing eye for the BlackGold Optimist spars is a low profile "bridge" that holds sail ties in place.  Optiparts Part # EX1339

The pin stop is used on the Optimist BlackGold mast to hold the boom from dropping too low. It can also be used on the boom to keep the vang in place.  Optiparts Part # EX1337

Opti foil bag. Keep your blades and accessories protected and in one place. Zipper closure on end, divided pockets inside; one for daggerboard, one for rudder & tiller. Also has a convenient carrying shoulder strap. This blade bag was previously used...

40 mm diameter, made from aircraft 7000 series aluminum. Stiff and light weight boom is suitable for the majority of sailors. Rigged with the outhaul, vang, and bridle.    Optiparts Part # EX940

This club optimist boom is ideal for beginners and club racers that are looking for durability and affordability without sacrificing performance. The club opti boom comes pre-rigged with a vang, outhaul, and bridle. Club opti spars...

45mm boom from Optimax. Optimax is world famous for it's outstanding practical experience, meticulous material selection, ongoing innovative development, and "on line" connection with international top sailors. Built from superior Lanurep space craft...

 Opti Boom Bridle. Constructed with lightweight, low stretch Covered Vectran and a stainless steel ring.  

These Buttons with rivets are used to connect the opti boom vang system to the boom

Inboard end jaw for 32mm boom. Optiparts Part # EX1275

Boom Jaw 38mm

Inboard end jaw for 40mm boom. Optiparts Part # EX1280

End Cap with Jaws for a 45mm Opti Boom  Optiparts Part # EX1284

Outboard end for 40mm Black Gold Boom. Diameters given are outside tube diameters. Optiparts Part # EX1282

Bottom cover for your Optimist Sailboat ~ The padded bottom cover features 3 wide strips of 1/2" thick, high quality, Volara® foam (life jacket stuff) that makes it possible so the covered boat can be safely set down on a parking lot or other...

This cover is for the hull of an opti. It has shock cord inserted around the rim and adjustable straps so the cover can sit securely on the hull. It has additional padding in 3 large strips for added protection. 

Ring for boom bridle to clip mainsheet pennant onto. 25mm diameter x 3mm thick wire. 

This is our version of the bungee daggerboard and hiking system. We utilize a webbing strap to clean up the look of the set up. The system has three functions: to hold your daggerboard up downwind, keep it tight in the trunk upwind and to maintain the...

Championship Optimist daggerboard constructed with the best epoxy using the infusion method. 30% stiffer than normal foils. 

Championship Optimist rudder & dagger board are constructed with the best epoxy using the infusion method. 30% stiffer than normal foils.                 

Championship Optimist rudder constructed with the best epoxy using the infusion method. 30% stiffer than normal foils. *tiller and extension sold separately Championship rudders come as standard with Zim Pro Optis.  

Batten Set for Club Optimist 

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...

High quality North training sail. Fully race ready with sail hoist mark, class insignia and class measurement button. Very well made from durable Dacron, will last much longer and hold its shape better than the resin rich, lower grade, training sails out...

Strap that goes under daggerboard thwart to hold down daggerboard bungee on both sides. 

The daggerboard protection kit contains all the pieces needed to protect your valuable Optimist daggerboard and optimize the performance of your boat. The kit includes 4 rubber inserts, adhesive, sandpaper and 4 self-adhesive glide strips. (300x18x1 mm...

Rubber daggerboard slot insert for the Opti. Used in the corners of the daggerboard trunk, best installed with marine sealant/adhesive.  Sold as single insert, need 4 per boat.

Rubber daggerboard slot insert for the Opti. Used in the corners of the daggerboard trunk, best installed with marine sealant/adhesive.  Sold as single insert, need 4 per boat. Optiparts Part # EX1116

Racing deck collar with an oval and tapered inner diameter. The oval inner diameter allows the maximum fore/aft play and minimum side play. The tapered inner diameter allows the mast to be raked. 4 countersunk mounting holes. Hole size in deck : Ø...

Breathable Optimist top cover made of Moistureguard 2000, a heavy duty 900D polyester with a polyurethane membrane which has excellent breathability and is fairly water-resistant. The Optimist cover can be tented by storing the spars under the cover...

Protect your boat from dirt, leaves, and other debris with a top cover. The Style A top cover is constructed with Grey polyurethane coated polyester sewn together using bungee on the skirt for a snug fit.  This cover was previously used as a cover...

Fighter's top-of-the-line daggerboard meets the strictest IODA standards. Flex: under 40kg (88lbs) athlete weight Medium: over 40kg (88lbs) athlete weight From Fighter:  "Perfect hydrodynamic profile and smooth finish provides a reduction in water...

Fighter's top-of-the-line daggerboard meets the strictest IODA standards. Flex: under 40kg (88lbs) athlete weight Medium: over 40kg (88lbs) athlete weight From Fighter:  "Perfect hydrodynamic profile and smooth finish provides a reduction in water...

Complete set of Optimist foils from Fighter, built by hand to IODA standards in Poland. Fighter Pro Rudder with Fighter Medium Daggerboard. Includes OptiParts fittings, tiller, and extension. Flex: under 40kg (88lbs) athlete weight Medium: over 40kg...

Complete set of Optimist foils from Fighter, built by hand to IODA standards in Poland. Fighter Pro Rudder with Fighter Medium Daggerboard. Includes OptiParts fittings, tiller, and extension. Flex: under 40kg (88lbs) athlete weight Medium: over 40kg...

Fighter Pro Rudder from Slawomir Baranowski! Rigged and includes OptiParts fittings, tiller, and extension.

Constructed of 600 D Nylon, this Optimist blade bag is made to last long. With 3 compartments for rudder, daggerboard and accessories. The rudder and daggerboard compartments are padded in- and outside to protect your Optimist blades. These compartments...

Using breathable fabric, this board bag will both protect your precious foils from knocks and help prevent osmosis if they are stored wet. The generous side pocket holds everythng from mainsheets to compasses. No stress leaving anything behind.

Zim's Opti Race Foil Set is a complete set of Optimist blades including the tiller and extension. They are all made to class minimum weight and in accordance with the latest IODA rules. The rudder and daggerboard both have an excellent finish and all...

Opti gudgeon set. Includes one gudgeon and one backing plate.

The gudgeon set from Optiparts is for replacement of any optimist gudgeons that use a 6mm diameter pin. This set is stainless steel and is found on many race and club optis. The set includes backing plates and fasteners.   Optiparts Part # EX1170

Race ready Opti sprit halyard with dyneema spliced loop for sprit and a 20 mm block spliced into the other end for purchase. The system includes a Harken Hook In block that conforms perfectly to the mast reducing wear and improving performance. Comes...

Opti Race Halyard (Small)

Primary Opti halyard. Spliced with a loop in each end. One end attaches to sprit, the other to a purchase block. Easily attaches with a luggage tag to your sprit purchase block.

Primary Halyard, Opti Pro

Optimist Hiking Bench, Supports can be adjusted to perlicate other boats. 

Hiking Strap, Opti OptiParts Optiparts Part # EX1450P

Opti Land Trainer.    DOES NOT INCLUDE BOAT, LAND TRAINER ONLY**

Racing deck collar with an oval and tapered inner diameter. The oval inner diameter allows the maximum fore/aft play and minimum side play. The tapered inner diameter allows the mast to be raked. 4 countersunk mounting holes. Hole size in deck :...

Tried and true Optiparts wind indicator.  This popular racing wind indicator has a 5 mm shaft, which fits all common top pins (pennant holders).  Optiparts Part # EX1243