Optimist Parts

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...

Tapered at both ends for smooth trimming upwind and working it downwind. The most popular Opti racing mainsheet in the world. Mix of Dyneema® with a PA/PES-yarn for high loads, low elongation and excellent grip. Using tapered sheets gives you the...

Double spliced Dyneema mainsheet pennant; one end on mainsheet block, other on snap shackle to connect to boom.

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.

Harken ball bearing hook-in block as used on Blackgold racing masts. Due to the curved saddle the block rests against the mast in a fixed position which prevents mast wear and creates a halyard system with less friction.  Harken Part # EX1351H

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

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...

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

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...

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"...

 Opti mast step.  Optiparts Part # EX1202

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,...