ZIM Optimist
The Zim Club Opti utilizes the same hull as our Z Force Optimist. The spar and blade package make this an affordable and high quality entry-level Optimist dinghy for beginners, yacht clubs, and other learn to sail programs.
The Z Force Opti is the ultimate package for youth racers and comes equipped with the performance rigging and gear you will need to achieve success at every level of competition. The Z Force Opti is available in several colors including: Red, Orange, Light Blue, Dark Blue, White, Gray, and Black. Zim Optimists have won many local, regional and national regattas.
Zim Optimist sailboats come with a sail number, and one year Voile Quebec membership for new members. We specialize in fleet replacement. Contact us to see how we can get your club a new fleet at the lowest cost possible!
CLUB OPTIMIST
- IODA approved and measured hull
- White gelcoat with grey non-skid
- Biaxial cloth hull promotes optimum strength characteristics
- Hull bonded with superior structural adhesive to ensure stiffness
- Extensive attention to finish detail
FOILS & HARDWARE
- Harken Carbo blocks
- Epoxy foils
- Durable line package
- Polyurethane coated airbags
SAILS & RIGGING
- North club sail
- Great for training or green fleet racing
- Includes hoist marks, class insignia, and class button
- Upgraded club spar set with sail measurement bands and vang/halyard clam cleats
- Spars offer similar durability to the Optiparts Black/Gold Spar set.
- 40mm boom jaw
- Sail retainers on the sprit ends for easy hoist
- Trigger shackle on mainsheet pennant
Z FORCE OPTI
- IODA approved and measured hull
- Biaxial cloth hull promotes optimum strength characteristics
- Hull bonded with superior structural adhesive to ensure stiffness
- Your choice of colors available on aft sides and transom:Red, Orange, Light Blue, Dark Blue, White, Gray, and Black
- Extensive attention to detail and polished finish
FOILS & HARDWARE
- Your choice of Green Championship epoxy racing foils or N1 Foils
- Polyurethane coated airbags
- Harken Carbo ratchet blocks
RIGGING
- Your choice of Optiparts BlackGold spar set or the MK4 spar set
- Dyneema/Vectran control lines
- Trigger release shackle on Dyneema mainsheet pennant
- Double tapered mainsheet
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH | 7.7 ft |
BEAM | 3.7 ft |
SAIL AREA | 35 ft2 |
HULL WEIGHT | 77 lb |
*Please note, actual colors on boats may vary slightly due to monitor settings and lighting sources.* |
ZIM Club Optimist | $5,395 |
ZIM Z Force Optimist | $6,450 |
*All prices are in Canadian dollars. Boats are F.O.B. Sherbrooke, Quebec. Please contact us to order your boat!