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The only Optimist hand built in the United States by experts for over 25 years. McLaughlin has built World Champion hulls for years and have put in the hard work to come out on top. With the stiffest hulls available, minimum weight guaranteed, and best rigging options available, these boats are built to last and consistently perform for years to come.
- Harken 3:1 Mainsheet Block System
- Optiparts Padded Hiking Straps
- Adjustable Mast Step
- 3 x Optiparts Airbags
- 2 x Standard Optiparts Bailers
Available Packages
Mclaughlin optimist club racer.
- Standard McLaughlin Hull
- Optiparts Upgraded Club Spars
- New Rule Epoxy Blade Set
- Dinghy Shop Club Sail with Window
McLaughlin Optimist Intermediate Racer
- Optiparts Quick Silver Spar Set
- Dinghy Shop Sweet Blue Race Sail with Window
McLaughlin Optimist Advanced Racer
- Optiparts Black Gold Racing Spar Set
- Choice of Quantum or Olimpic Race Sail
McLaughlin Optimist ProRacer
- Upgraded ProRacer McLaughlin Hull
- 4:1 Harken Mainsheet System with Double Tapered Mainsheet
- 2 x Optiparts Large Bailers
- Optiparts Mast Clamp
- Extra Padded Adjustable Hiking Straps
- Optiparts Black Gold / Giulietti or Optimax MK3 spars
- McLaughlin N1 PRO Foils
- Quantum or Olimpic Race Sail
Optimist Buying Guide
By tom coleman.
The Optimist; at first glance a simple little kids boat…right? The more you get to know this “simple” little kids’ boat, the more you realize it’s not so simple. But little Jimmy starts sailing class in a month and you’re told to provide a fully rigged Optimist for his use. Where do you start? What do you really need and what’s it all gonna cost? Tom “Optiguytom” Coleman, long associated with junior sailing, is considered internationally as an Optimist guru, especially when it comes to getting kids started in racing. In this article he helps parents get started into the world of the Optimist, unraveling the mysteries of understanding, choosing and purchasing an Optimist sailboat.
Optimist Basics
The Opti, or Optimist Dinghy, is relatively unchanged from the first prams designed and built by visionary Clark Mills in Clearwater, FL, 65 years ago. Testament to Mills’ genius, the Opti remains the largest and fastest growing sailboat class in the world, a phenomenon as THE definitive teaching boat for hundreds of thousands of children the world over.
The Opti is not for everyone. It was designed for children. Optis are sailed by kids as young as five* years old and can be officially raced by kids up to age fifteen. Although it’s possible for a parent to sail an Optimist alone or with a small child, realistically adult sized sailors just don’t fit well. That’s part of the magic behind why they work so perfectly for kids.
Mills originally designed the Opti to be garage-built out of $50 worth of materials… hence the “one sheet of plywood” nearly 4’x8’ size. Little did Clark know that one day two Optis could easily slide into the back of a Suburban or mini-van, or that Mom and a teen could lift it onto the car top, or that the spars (mast, boom, and sprit) could be shipped UPS or flown as baggage.
Why Buy Them Their Own Boat?
Many learn-to-sail programs provide Optis for participants, but some have gotten so popular that you will need to supply your own boat. Check with the program and solicit their recommendation on procuring a suitable Optimist. As a rule, Optis hold their value extremely well, making the overall investment quite reasonable. While a brand new, ready to race Optimist will start at less than $3,000, completely rigged Optis suitable for beginners can be had for less than $1,000. Another reason to buy your child their own Opti is the pride of ownership that comes from taking care of their own vessel. It’s a great way to build responsibility and help get them invested in this life-long activity.
What Will They Need to Start?
When we say Optimist, or Opti, we are talking about a complete, ready to sail package. Although there are many possible accessories and upgrades, this is what your child must have:
Hull – it’s the shell or body of the boat, the vessel itself. The vast majority are built of fiberglass. It includes the deck which runs around the top edge and is for sitting on, not standing. The hull also includes the mast thwart, daggerboard trunk and midship frame. These are all permanently attached during manufacture. Every hull has important parts attached mechanically (with screws), or secured by other means. These include hiking straps, ratchet block, dagger board bungee, three flotation bags, mainsheet, mast step (should be adjustable), and bow line.
Blades – sometimes called foils. They are the rudder (with tiller and extension) and the daggerboard.
Sail – usually white, made of Dacron.
Rig – often called spar set; these are the mast, boom, and sprit; the poles that support the sail. The rig includes the lines (ropes) and blocks (pulleys) that control the sail.
Accessories
Bailers – need two in the boat at all times, flimsy plastic bottles don’t work and are NOT safe.
Blade Bag – protects and stores the daggerboard and rudder, makes for easier carrying.
Life jacket – must be USCG Approved and appropriate size.
Whistle – secured to life jacket with a short lanyard.
Bow bumper – protects not only your investment but those of others.
Dolly – for dockside transport, launching, sometimes storage. Some programs require them.
Covers – depending on how boat will be stored a top or bottom cover may be a good investment.
Praddle – one handed paddle. Regular canoe or telescopic paddles DO NOT WORK!
New, Used, Chartered?
New complete Opti packages start at around $2700 while used Optis range from $500 on up depending on age, condition, and accessories. A third option is called a “chartered” or “event” Optimist. Think of these as demos, typically used at a few regattas by good sailors. Often these come with brand new spars and sail, carry new boat warranties, and sell for $200 – 300 below retail.
Club, Intermediate, Advanced, Premium Racer?
Those are names of various Opti packages differentiated by the equipment each comes with. Beginning sailors should be most interested in the “Club” or “Club Racer” version. Besides being the most economical, it’s designed for their level; a little heavier duty with less parts to loose or break. The Intermediate will have some upgrades mainly of interest to racing. The Advanced (read more expensive), are aimed at delivering a product suited exclusively toward competitive sailing and bear no advantage to those starting out. It’s important to know that the hull is really the same in each package and can be upgraded as the sailor progresses with the purchase of different spars, blades, and sails.
Where to Buy
Local Sailing Programs
Check the bulletin boards at local yacht clubs and community sailing centers and you’re likely to find at least a couple of formerly sailed Optis available. Ask around, during weekend and after school Opti classes (yes, most have already started), and you may uncover some unadvertised bargains.
Friendly Neighborhood Dealer
Shopping new or used Optis at your local dealership is perhaps the easiest way to obtain the right boat for your child. Typical small boat sales staff, as a rule, are local sailors and have insight on the surrounding programs and what each expects. You’ll find them to be very knowledgeable, highly enthusiastic, but not pushy.
The best deals can be found at the many spring open houses, boat swaps, or Opti auctions. You’ll be able to compare $600 fixer-uppers and $1,000 bargains (privately owned, taken in on commission) to used, chartered and brand new Optis, all at one location. The dealer can fix you up with necessary accessories, including roof racks to transport the newest addition to your family.
Online shopping can produce some real bargains, but has its limitations. eBay and Craig’s List occasionally have listings, but the drawback of buying sight unseen or traveling a long distance to see only one boat may not prove prudent. A recent search produced only one Opti on ebay and five scattered from New Jersey to Rhode Island.
JSALIS.org has a page of used Optis and equipment for sale as does the Opti Class at usoda.org.
Yes, but is it “Class legal”?
Class legal means that the hull, spars, sail and blades (and some accessories) meet certain rigid requirements pertaining to materials, measurements and construction. These requirements keep the Optimist safe for your child while ensuring that every Opti is virtually the same and one doesn’t have a significant advantage over another on the race course. Your Opti may be class legal if it has a sticker with a unique ISAF number or if very old, an IYRU number. The best guarantee is if you have the measurement papers issued by USODA (United States Optimist Dinghy Association) that came with the boat.
…and is it Necessary?
It’s only necessary if those holding the race say it is. Within your program it shouldn’t matter and most green fleet regattas (for beginners) are only concerned that it is safe and a reasonable facsimile. As your child progresses and begins to do more racing (regionally, nationally and even internationally), having a class legal Optimist is an “Opti-must”.
* It’s generally agreed that most kids are not developmentally ready for formal sailing instruction until 8 years of age.
Tom “OPTIGUYTOM” Coleman has been associated with the Optimist Class as a coach and instructor trainer for over a decade. He was Marketing Manager for McLaughlin Boat Works for nearly fifteen years. In 2004 he was chosen by the US Olympic Committee as Developmental Coach of the Year for Sailing. You’ll find him running the Green Fleet at many top Optimist regattas.
You can reach Tom for clinics and regatta coaching at Optiguytom@yahoo.com .
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OPTIMIST DINGHY SPEED GUIDE
North Sails class leaders Zeke Horowitz and Juan Carlos Romero answer your International Optimist Dinghy speed and boathandling questions.
Who sails an Optimist Dinghy?
The pram-style Optimist is a great starter boat for learning to sail and later learning to race, and youth sailors can literally take their Optimist Dinghy to whatever level they want. Any motivated young Optimist sailor will develop both confidence and dinghy sailing skills, from boathandling techniques to big-fleet strategy and tactics; some will go on to race at the highest levels. The sailors who do best in the class are those who spend the most time sailing their boats, usually with a good coach, strong sailing program, and ample resources. The International Optimist Dinghy Association is the biggest one-design class in the world.
Top young Optimist sailors line up on the starting line at a clinic held on Miami's Biscayne Bay.
Who is the ideal Optimist sailor physically?
Sailors should be fit and agile, able to move gracefully and hike out for extended periods. Those who do best are usually 12 to 14 years old and weigh up to 110 pounds. Regionally, top sailors can still compete at 115 or even 120 pounds. Girls sail equally with boys, and it’s common to see three or four girls in the top 10 at any regatta.
What are three top Optimist speed tips?
- Find a good coach and team.
- Focus hard while you’re on the water.
- Do well in school so you can miss days while off sailing.
What should buyers know when choosing an Optimist Dinghy?
Any sailor’s first boat is typically a used boat, to allow for collisions due to inexperience with dock landings and being in close quarters with other boats. Competitive sailors will normally move up to new boats as they reach higher levels. Older boats can remain competitive, but heavy travel and racing schedules put a fair amount of wear and tear on the boats. As a result, used boats may need gelcoat dings and scratches repaired. A fully outfitted new boat may run $5,500, while a good used boat costs 30 to 40 percent less. Keep in mind that you can purchase different sizes of boom section with different stiffness, although most sailors stick with a mid-range version. As a sailor grows, a stiffer boom may be preferred. If your mast is extremely bendy, it may also help to replace it with a stiffer one as experience and size merit.
How do you move an Optimist Dinghy around?
An Optimist weighs only 35 kilograms (77 pounds), which makes it easy to put on top of a car. There are also many trailering options; some teams own trailers that carry up to 18 boats, plus a coach boat!
How long does it take to rig an Optimist Dinghy?
Rigging time depends on how focused the sailor is on the task, but it’s not hard to have a boat ready in 40 minutes. What’s most time-consuming is attaching the sail to the spars, which in the Optimist requires tying knots in a way that’s carefully prescribed by the rules (see the North Sails Optimist Tuning Guide ). The goal is to match the luff curve with how much the mast will bend in a given condition, which varies depending on a sailor’s weight.
How many sails are allowed?
Top sailors will take two sails to a regatta, but just one sail is allowed for the duration of the event; the other is a backup in case of a breakdown. There is some nuance to selecting Optimist sails, but North presents a good choice of radial or crosscut sails of different size depending on the sailor’s weight. Read more about what North offers , from a crossover sail for beginners, to two crosscut and four radial-cut racing sails.
International Optimist Dinghy Tuning
What are the keys to rig set-up.
Properly eased outhaul tension shows wrinkles at each sail tie giving ample power to the lower part of the sail.
What control systems are unique to the Optimist?
A modest wrinkle from the top of the mast extending toward the end of the boom indicates correct sprit tension.
Optimist Dinghy Upwind Sailing
How do you trim the sail upwind in light air.
Shown sailing in a clinic (without sail numbers), these Optimist Dinghies show off the design’s distinct profile with sprit rig and squared off bow and stern.
When sailing in medium winds, how should the sail be trimmed upwind?
Move the mast rake back to your base setting when you move to the rail, and in choppy conditions, pull the outhaul tight enough so the vertical creases at the boom sail ties extend only up to the first seam. Smooth out the wrinkles in the luff by removing one twist in your boom preventer, so you achieve a round, deep nice shape for the entry. You want moderate luff tension, but you don’t want it tight. Trim the sprit so the sail is very smooth, and trim the mainsheet so the boom is right over the corner or just inside the corner of the transom.
In hiking mode or heavy air upwind, how do you trim the sail?
When hiking, rake the mast a bit forward from your base setting to compensate for how the mast will bend. Have your outhaul tight enough that a crease shows in the foot, until you fill the sail with wind. Take another twist off the boom preventer to get good tension on the luff. Sprit pole tension should still be tight and the sail, smooth. When trimming, ease the boom to the corner of the boat and sometimes just outside the corner.
When the Optimist is sailing upwind, overpowered, how should the sail be trimmed?
Demonstrating good upwind sail trim, this Optimist sailor is flying her leech telltales and has the boom trimmed at or near the transom corner.
What are the key gear changes in an Optimist when sailing upwind?
The Optimist sailor’s focus when sailing upwind is primarily on body movement, mainsheet trim, and steering the boat. None of the sail controls are adjusted. When there are choppy conditions or a big wave, bear off and ease the sail to stay powered up. In a flat spot, trim harder to improve your pointing. Because the Optimist is a hard-chine boat, keeping the boat flat is critical—the boat makes leeway and the rudder works like a brake when you allow heel.
What else is important upwind?
One important technique to learn is “sailing and bailing.” Two buckets are attached to the boat with bungee cords, and the technique is to scoot aft and squeeze the bailer bucket between your front leg and the bulkhead, rocking the boat to windward to fill the bailer by feathering the boat up and hiking at the right time. Move your mainsheet and tiller extension to the same hand and use your free hand to toss the water in the bailer overboard. Don't forget that a full bailer of water weighs 8 pounds, which is quite a bit of weight working against you when it’s sloshing around the floor of your boat.
Optimist Dinghy Downwind Sailing
Where do you sit when sailing the optimist downwind.
Heading downwind, you always sit on the rail, heeling a little to windward to lift the leeward chine out of the water and to tilt the sail a little higher. In light air and until you’re surfing, stay forward, with your shins against the bulkhead. Effectively, you’re staying in the middle of the boat. In surf and big waves, move aft quite a bit to avoid submarining the bow under a wave and then move forward again. The amount of fore-and-aft body movement is greater in an Optimist than in some other singlehanders because the bow is blunt, so in waves you need to work hard to keep it above water.
How do you trim downwind?
This sailor’s downwind trim shows slight windward heel, mainsheet eased to 90 degrees, and daggerboard fully raised.
How much pumping of the main is fast downwind?
Pumping the main is fast any time there’s good wind and waves. Top sailors grab the sheet at the ratchet block and pump it by extending their hand up over their heads. You are allowed one pump per wave, and at major regattas there are on-water judges keeping count.
How do you shift gears when sailing an Optimist downwind?
Think about how far in or out you have the boom, and think about how much you should be moving fore and aft. In max light air, the daggerboard is up, the boom is out past 90 degrees, and you’re focused on keeping the boat as quiet and at as steady an angle of heel as possible. In 20 knots, it’s completely different—the board is only two-thirds of the way up, you are pumping on every wave, and you are moving all over the place.
Optimist Dinghy Boathandling
What are the keys to starting well in an optimist.
It’s important to get into the front row and hold your position on the line in advance of the start. It’s also key not to get flagged for sculling with your rudder. This takes practice, always keeping the boat moving but at the slowest speed possible. You want just enough flow across the leech of your main to hold your spot. The boats tack quickly, so we recommend that you learn to do a quick double-tack; sometimes when there’s space to windward, you can tack twice and gain valuable room on your lee side for acceleration.
What are the keys to tacking an Optimist well?
Steering from behind your back, move what was your forward, mainsheet hand aft to hold the tiller extension as well, then bring your other hand around and take the mainsheet. In all conditions, over-trim the mainsheet when you start your tack until head to wind so you maintain flow on your sail, then ease it through rest of the process and finally trim the sheet afterwards, usually after the boat has been flattened. In medium air, you make the same move, but it happens faster and you’re moving from rail to rail. The main trim is the same. When it’s windy, you hardly roll the boat and simply move quickly across, grabbing the rail with one hand to get there. Ease the main during the tack once you pass head to wind and then trim when fully hiked.
What are the worst mistakes in tacking an Optimist?
Over-rolling the boat and filling it with water is easily the worst mistake. In light air, be sure not to use too much rudder. That’s slow, and so is not getting enough roll. We have one word to describe finding the right amount of roll for each condition—practice!
What are the keys to jibing an Optimist well?
In light air, keep it smooth. Have the boat rocked to weather already, then just lean in and grab the parts of the mainsheet, lean out, and pull the sail over. Stand up and walk across the boat to avoid a big splash, then transition to heel the boat again to windward. In medium winds, your roll jibe is the same but involves a quick hop across the boat (as you would in a tack). In heavy air, the jibe is different. Your main goal is “Don’t flip over.” Try to pull the boom across while surfing a big wave because your sail will be less loaded and you’ll be more in control; however, you’ll often find the boom still has enough load on it to require a strong pull. A common mistake is to get stuck—you’ve turned the boat part way, but the main is too loaded to come across. When you are ready to jibe, jibe with confidence by making a decisive turn at the same time that you pull the main over. As the sail comes over, cross the boat quickly to the rail and steer back to leeward on the new jibe. Make sure the main doesn’t get eased beyond 90 degrees as you jibe, or you’ll surely flip.
Do you have any other suggestions for jibing in heavy air?
The chicken jibe (also known as “tacking”) is popular when it’s blowing. If you’re a less-experienced heavy-air sailor and not sailing in the top 20, this is a great way to be sure you’ll stay in the race.
Can you recover on your own from capsizing an Optimist?
An Optimist sailor can “self-rescue” because the boat has three air bags. Make sure they are fully inflated so less water gets in the boat. If you flip, right the boat from the windward side and spend at least one minute standing in the boat and bailing hard with both bailers, which are attached to the boat with bungee cords. At that point you can start sailing and bail out the rest as you go.
What boathandling drills do you recommend?
The board is down and the main is powered up for the turn at the leeward mark. A bit of leeward heel would reduce the amount of rudder required.
What are the most common Optimist boathandling mistakes?
Let’s start with not capsizing. It takes practice to learn where the edge is in heavy air. Other mistakes we see include using too much rudder instead of doing smooth roll tacks and roll jibes. This applies to sailing in a straight line, too. For example, avoid using too much rudder downwind. If you start heeling to weather too much, the boat wants to head down. Instead of pushing the tiller to compensate, shift your body weight to leeward and trim the main.
What’s the coolest thing about the International Optimist Dinghy class?
The Opti class is by far the largest and most dynamic one-design class, in part because it has the most variables on the planet. Parents, coaches, and thousand of young sailors, growing up through a super-sensitive time of their lives. The basic strategies and tactics the class requires are a great outlet and an excellent way to learn the values of discipline and conservative decision-making. Whether you travel and learn about getting through airports and how to make friends in other countries, or you simply learn to take care of your own boat and sail on your own, Optimist sailing is a chance for you to learn a whole lot about yourself in a supportive, fun, rewarding environment. The Optimist is sailed all over the world and has a half dozen continental championships. After sailors age out, some go on to contend for Laser Radial and 4.7 world titles, and many become leading competitors in doublehanded classes such as the 420 and 29er. A final testament to the class: the great majority of skippers at the 2016 Olympics got their start in the Optimist class.
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Category Racer Boats
Length 14.0
70's Force 5 Sailboat Complete All rigging and sails always stored indoors and in great condition. Hull in nice shape has original blue gel coat topside. Someone at sometime painted the bottom and side which could stand to be refreshed. Currently stored outside upside down. It's all there ready to sail. Call, email, or txt Brian six three one five one three one three five six Like a sunfish laser optimist opti 420
2010 Com-Pac Picnic Cat
Orlando, Florida
2010 Com-Pac Picnic Cat 2010 Com-Pac Picnic Cat with Electric Trolling motor. Package is equipped with Main sail cover,Tiller cover, custom sails, and transom boarding ladder. This gaff-rigged cat-boat is a delight to sail and easy to trailer. Excellent condition – lightly sailed! Trailer sold separately. The Picnic Cat is from the drawing board of Clark Mills, designer of many of the boats in the Com-Pac line, also well known as the designer of the Optimist Pram and the Windmill One Design. The Picnic Cat has a centerboard rather than a keel. With her centerboard up she is beachable. Her broad hull form & the low center-of-effort of her gaff-rigged sail make her very stable. The huge self-bailing cockpit plus ample stowage offer unsurpassed comfort in a small yet stable and easily handled package. She's built of solid, hand-laid glass, with aluminum spars and stainless steel centerboard which retracts into a stainless steel trunk. In addition, the exclusive Mastendr mast raising system revolutionizes the trailer-boating experience, making it easy to rig & launch the boat in as little as 5 minutes. This great boat makes sailing a breeze!
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Dynamic Dollies 8 Optimist Trailer Rack 8 Optimist Trailer Rack $ 2,345.00 2345.0 USD $ 2,345.00$ 2,345.00, not available for sale.
This combination does not exist. Terms and Conditions Manufacturer: Dynamic Dollies MPN Part #: DD # 20022 Over-Sized: Yes Ship Location Option: Due to its size and weight, this item carries a delivery surcharge. Please call 203-259.7808 for more information. The Dynamic Dollies 8 Optimist Boat Trailer Rack is designed for two boats on all four levels. The rack attaches to your trailer with U-bolts with plates (sold separately). Rack pads are recommended.
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I have also seen Optimist stacked in one row inside an enclosed 4-foot wide 8-foot long U-haul type trailer with 2 X 4's between each boat. Depending on the height you can fit about 4 Opti's inside.
Outside the vehicle the Opti should ride upside down for obvious reasons of weather and water. A roof rack is the easiest to work with as it is secure and has tie down points. It takes 4 feet of roof or rack to comfortably hold the Optimist. Many vehicles are wide enough to accept the boat with no rack and just a little carpet, padding and rope.
SKU: MC1 McLaughlin Optimist. McLaughlin Optimist. The only Optimist hand built in the United States by experts for over 25 years. McLaughlin has built World Champion hulls for years and have put in the hard work to come out on top. With the stiffest hulls available, minimum weight guaranteed, and best rigging options available, these boats are ...
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Zim Sailing is the leading provider of dollies, racks, and trailers for small sailboats in North America.
The Optimist dinghy (Opti) is one of the world's most popular sailboats for youth training and racing, with an active regatta circuit and great competition from green fleet to the most competitive world class regattas. Zim Sailing offers race ready Optimist sailboats in a variety of options, including Club and Race spec boats and the regatta winning Pro Opti by Fighter. Trust the experts at ...
The Opti, or Optimist Dinghy, is relatively unchanged from the first prams designed and built by visionary Clark Mills in Clearwater, FL, 65 years ago. Testament to Mills' genius, the Opti remains the largest and fastest growing sailboat class in the world, a phenomenon as THE definitive teaching boat for hundreds of thousands of children the world over.
McLaughlin Boat Works, in partnership with US One-Design, is open for business and committed to providing the same exceptional sales, service, and support that have made them the top choice for individual Optimist sailors, clubs and community sailing programs across the country for over 25 years.
The Optimist sailboat, affectionately known as the Opti, is a popular and iconic single-handed dinghy designed specifically for young sailors. Renowned for its simplicity, stability, and ease of use, the Optimist has become a staple in youth sailing programs worldwide. With a distinctive pram-like hull and a single, sprit-rigged sail, this ...
North Sails class leaders Zeke Horowitz and Juan Carlos Romero answer your International Optimist Dinghy speed and boathandling questions. Who sails an Optimist Dinghy? The pram-style Optimist is a great starter boat for learning to sail and later learning to race, and youth sailors can literally take their Optimist Di
Our latest Ask A Coach installment covers some great tips on how to tow Opti sailors and Optimist dinghies. Keep in mind, this is something they need to prac...
Welcome to your Optiparts store. Find all the gear, rigging and parts for your Optimist at the Vela Sailing store. Shop with confidence and let the pro team help you with your order. Free shipping and large inventory of McLaughlin and Laser Performance.
Fighter Optimist. We are thrilled to announce that Zim Sailing is now the exclusive importer of Fighter Optimists for North America! This top-of-the-line Optimist is brought to you by Slawomir Baranowski, the builder behind the original BlueBlue, BlueMagic, and Blue2 boats. The Fighter is his latest evolution of the racing Optimist, and is ...
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Dynamic Dollies & Racks specializes in storage solutions for small sailboats. This multiboat trailer racks is built to order and configured to hold 8 Opti sized boats, placed perpendicular on the trailer (two wide, 4 tall load configuration).
For over 35 years, Triad Trailers, has been providing custom sailboat trailers with innovative designs & quality craftmaship for all types of watercrafts.
Harken Ball Bearing Hook In Block for Optimist & Laser. Price: $37.25. Sale price: $32.95. Robline Dinghy Sheet in 6mm, 7mm or 8mm diameter for Mainsheets -Per Foot. Price: $0.89. Sale price: $0.69.
The Dynamic Dollies 8 Optimist Boat Trailer Rack is designed for two boats on all four levels. The rack attaches to your trailer with U-bolts with plates (sold separately).
888-274-8490. Order. Convert Your Trailer to a Multiple Boat Trailer. Go from This. To This. Trailer Rack for 2 Boats is 1199.00 + FREE Shipping (48 USA) Scroll Down the Page for Other Sizes , and Pricing. Trailer Conversion Racks Available for Different Trailers.
Bloomfield Township, Michigan. Asking: $3,000. Sailboat Added 08-May-2021 More Details. Trailer PVC sail tubes for C420 or optimist trailer PVC locking sail tubes. Length: '. Hull: fiberglass.
Stationary, and Roll a Round Storage Racks for Sailboats. Seitech Storage Racks are made of aluminum, engineered composite joints and stainless steel fasteners. They are available in fixed, wall mount, and with rolling casters. Ideal for storage or display units. Racks ship UPS. * A size sailboats include - Laser, Sunfish, Opti or up to 58" beam.
CastleCraft Sailboat Storage Racks. CastleCraft Seitech & Dynamic Stationary and Roll a Round Storage Racks. for Sailboats, SUP Stand Up Paddle Boards, Row Boats, Pedal and Paddle Boats. Boat Storage Rack for 2 Boats is 899.00 + FREE Shipping (48 USA) Scroll Down the Page for Other Sizes , and Pricing. Racks can be configured from One to Hundreds.
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