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Optimist bottom cover SD fully padded UV protected Optiparts - EX1095 replacement

Optiparts Wheels, Optiflex-lite solid puncture proof

Optiparts Cunningham primary line for Laser® 4.7 / Radial and ILCA® 4 / 6

Optiparts Halyard with low friction ring

Optiparts Bailer, "Big Grey" w/ lanyard

Optiparts Daggerboard Shockord for ILCA

Optiparts Halyard with EX1351H and low friction ring

Optiparts Magnetic Protest Boat Kit

Harken 40-29mm Optimist mainsheet link block, with shackle

Magnetic Protest Boat Kit, Travel Set, 10 Pieces

SailCube Sleeved Spar Set

Optiparts Stand-up Boot

Optiparts Trolley handles PVC

Optimist short sail batten Optiparts

Optimist protection pack Optiparts

Dry bag 40 liter Windesign Sailing

Optiparts X-Gripped 20mm Optimist Tiller Extensions

Pro wind indicator blue Windesign Sailing

Document bag Windesign Sailing

Optiparts Tapered mainsheet PRO

From sails and spars to custom rigging and Optiparts, we have all your Optimist sailing needs covered.

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Optiparts Club Sail

Optimist sprit ends d 27 mm Optimax sprits

Optimax Boom Bridge

Replacement Rubber for Opti Mast Clamp (set of 2)

Optimist 45mm Boom End

Optimist airbag strap kit.

Optimist standard tiller extension

Optimist tiller aluminium

Trolley button spring locking sytem Optiparts

Optimist SILVER regatta sprit, 27 mm

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Optiparts Sailboat Parts

Since setting up shop in 1990, Optiparts has continuously developed their range of products for the Optimist dinghy. For some time now Optiparts has been a top supplier of Opti spars, parts, and accessories. Optiparts also produces some parts and accessories for Lasers, 420s, and other dinghies. At MAURIPRO Sailing Store we carry a full range of Optiparts gear and accesories, everything you need to keep your Opti in top racing condition.

Spars Optiparts makes a full range of spars to suit all sizes and sailing styles. School spars are perfect for sailing camps and training spars. The silver Regatta spars are ideal for kids just getting into racing, while the Optiparts Blackgold Racing Spars are the ultimate performance option. With boom options for kids of all sizes, these stiff spars will help any Opti kid to get that perfect sail shape for any wind conditions.

The Optiparts racing foils are made according to the latest IODA class rules and have been used on many Optimist national, continental, and world championships over the past 10 years. Racing foils are sleek, stiff, and smooth, giving you the edge you need to sail fast. The more traditional wooden daggerboard and rudder from Optiparts are perfect for schools, clubs, and recreational sailing. Optiparts also has several options for tiller extensions and foil carrying bags.

We carry all of the blocks, hardware, and running rigging you need to set up your Opti for racing or recreational sailing. In addition to custom made blocks for the sprit halyard and mainsheet, Optiparts also supplies Harken Carbo blocks that have been optimised for the Optimist. They also supply every fairlead, cleat, shackle, and spar fitting that you would need to repair or rebuild any Opti. Specifically designed sprit halyards and mainsheets are lighweight and low stretch, so you can get the best trim and sail shape every time. Super Low-stretch Vectran sail ties keep the Opti sail evenly tentioned from regatta to regatta, and with an Optiparts Vectran minireel, you will always have a sail tie replacement on hand.

420 and Laser Parts.

Optiparts supplies a range of 420 and Laser parts and accessories for sailing and racing. For the 420, Optiparts makes spinnaker poles (both tapered and straight) and trapeze parts, in addition to wood-epoxy racing foils. Training sails for the 420 can be used for practice and recreational sailing. For the recreational Laser sailor, Optiparts has a full range of parts, hardware, spars, blades, and practice sails. These non-class-legal parts are perfect for training camps, first time sailors, and anyone looking to just go out and have fun on the water.

Accessories.

Optiparts offers a full range of accessories for use on and off the water. Bailers, airbags, and hiking straps are essential for any Opti sailor. With accurate wind indicators, you will never have to second guess where the wind is coming from or where to trim your sail. Dollies, covers, sailbags, and daggerboard and rudder bags will keep your Opti, Laser, or 420 in pristine condition when travelling. Stuck in the off-season? Use hiking benches and training DVDs from Optiparts to keep your body and mind in top racing condition between regattas.

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How are optimist spars utilized in sailing races and competitions?

Optimist spars, essential components of Optimist sailboats, are integral for sail control and rigging during races and competitions. These spars, including the boom and mast, provide structural support for the sail, allowing sailors to adjust sail trim and angle to optimize boat speed and performance. Designed to withstand the rigors of racing, optimist spars are crafted from high-quality materials such as aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring durability and reliability under various sailing conditions. Additionally, sailors rely on optimist spars to execute maneuvers efficiently, contributing to their competitive edge in races and helping them navigate the course with precision and speed. Optimist spars are crucial for sail control and rigging, pivotal elements enhancing performance in races and competitions. Crafted from durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, these spars provide structural integrity, enabling precise sail adjustments for optimal speed and agility on the water. Whether navigating coastal waters or competing in laser-focused races, sailors rely on the quality and reliability of optimist spars to maintain their competitive edge, ensuring smooth maneuvers and efficient sailing throughout the course. With a range of high-quality options available, including tapered mainsheets and precision-engineered fittings, our store provides everything sailors need to stay ahead of the competition and sail with confidence.

How are items like fiddle blocks and trigger snap shackles utilized in sailboat rigging systems?

Fiddle blocks and trigger snap shackles are integral components of sailboat rigging systems, playing specific roles in enhancing performance and ease of operation. Fiddle blocks are often utilized to increase mechanical advantage in lines such as mainsheets, allowing sailors to apply greater force with less effort. Trigger snap shackles, on the other hand, offer quick and secure attachment points for various lines and hardware, facilitating rapid adjustments during sailing maneuvers. Together, these items contribute to efficient sail control and maneuverability, ensuring smooth sailing experiences for sailors of all skill levels. In addition to their roles in sailboat rigging systems, fiddle blocks and trigger snap shackles are invaluable assets for sailors seeking optimal performance and efficiency on the water. Whether you're navigating coastal waters or participating in laser-focused races, these components offer precise control and swift adjustments, ensuring smooth sailing experiences in any conditions. With our selection of high quality fiddle blocks, trigger snap shackles, and other essential rigging accessories, sailors can equip themselves with the tools they need to tackle any sailing challenge with confidence and ease.

What role do mainsheets play in optimizing the performance of sailboats?

Mainsheets play a pivotal role in optimizing the performance of sailboats by controlling the position and angle of the sail relative to the wind. These essential rigging components, typically made of high-quality materials like Vectran or Dyneema, transmit the force from the wind to the sail, allowing sailors to adjust the sail's shape and trim for maximum efficiency. By fine-tuning the tension and angle of the mainsheet, sailors can achieve optimal sail control, resulting in improved speed, maneuverability, and overall performance of the sailboat, especially during competitive racing situations. Optimist mainsheet is crucial for optimizing sailboat performance, enabling sailors to precisely control sail position and angle relative to the wind. Whether you're cruising the coast or competing in laser-focused regattas, a well-adjusted mainsheet is essential. Our selection includes high-quality options like tapered mainsheets equipped with Harken blocks, ensuring enhanced control and performance on the water. Plus, enjoy the convenience of free shipping on orders of all sizes, making it easier to keep your sailing gear stocked and ready for any adventure.

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Optiparts supplies all accessories you need for Optimist sailing. From bailers and praddels to mastlocks and lunch containers. Ask your local dealer for the Optimist accessories from Optiparts. Besides Optimist specific accessories, we supply several gadgets for Optimist and other dinghy sailors.”

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EX1065 – Optimist bow bumper Optiparts

EX1066 – Optimist corner protectors Optiparts

EX1118 – Optimist protection pack Optiparts

EX1203 – Optimist mast lock Optiparts

EX1232 – Aluminium rowing oars 1.5 m Optiparts

EX1233 – Set of rowing locks Optiparts

EX1234 – Rowing lock base set Optiparts

EX1240 – Standard wind indicator Optiparts

EX1243 – Pro wind indicator red Windesign Sailing

EX1243BL – Pro wind indicator blue Windesign Sailing

EX1245 – Wind indicator clip

EX1365 – Heavy duty Dyneema® scissors Windesign Sailing

EX13661 – 4.0 mm stainless steel Selma splicing needle

EX13662 – 5.5 mm stainless steel Selma splicing needle

EX1373 – Protest flag Optiparts

EX1440 – Optimist Praddel Paddle Orange Optiparts

EX1440G – Optimist Praddel Paddle Grey Optiparts

EX1441 – Pea-less plastic whistle with lanyard and clip Optiparts

EX1442G – Optimist hand bailer green Optiparts

EX1442GY – Optimist hand bailer grey Optiparts

EX1442R – Optimist hand bailer red Optiparts

EX1444 – Optimist hand bailer small orange Optiparts

EX1445 – Compressed sponge stick Optiparts

EX1446 – Boom bumper head protector Optiparts

EX1446 – Roof rack cover Optiparts

EX1447 – 6 meter load straps Windesign Sailing

EX1447S – 5 meter load straps Windesign Sailing

EX1448 – Optimist hand bailer large orange Optiparts

EX1449 – Optimist hand bailer large grey Optiparts

EX1480 – Mast rake measuring tape Optiparts

EX1500 – Optimist hiking bench Optiparts

EX1550 – Replacement strap for hiking bench

EX2022 – Vane float Windesign Sailing

EX3048 – Lunch container 3 liter Windesign Sailing

EX3049 – Lunch container 6 liter Windesign Sailing

EX6018 – Port and Starboard sticker Optiparts

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CORNER PROTECTOR (SET OF TWO) - OPTIPART 1066

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DAGGERBOARD HOLD DOWN/HIKING STRAP LIFT SYSTEM - Optimist - Optipart 1113

Daggerboard Hold Optimist

GREEN BAILER W/ LANYARD - Optimist - Optipart 1442G

Optimist Bailer

RED BAILER W/ LANYARD - Optimist - Optipart 1442R

OPTIMIST HAND BIG BAILER LARGE GREY - Optipart 1449

The “big orange” bailer w/ lanyard - optimist - optipart 1448.

BLUE PRO WIND INDICATOR - Optimist - Optipart 1243BL

Wind Indicator

SMALL ORANGE HAND BAILER - Opti1444

WHITE 48L OPTIPARTS AIRBAG - 39"x 16"- Opti1213

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43L GREY OPTIMIST BUOYANCY BAG - Opti 1215L

Blue 48l optiparts airbag - 39"x 16"- opti1217.

YELLOW 48L OPTIPARTS AIRBAG - 39"x 16" - Opti1218

RED 48L OPTIPARTS AIRBAG - 39"x 16" - Opti1219

ORANGE 48L OPTIPARTS AIRBAG - 39"x 16" - Opti1222

38076 - BUOY FOR REGATTA TRAINING - Inflatable - By PLASTIMO

Buoy for Regatta Training - By Plastimo

13.2318 - WIND INDICATOR FOR SMALL BOATS - RED FLAG

Wind Indicator for Small Boats

13.3037 - Clinometer Twin Scale - Clinometers - Soft plastic tube w/stainless steel balls

Clinometer Twin Scale

44677 - Bailer - Funnel with Filter - Plastimo

Bailer - Funnel

BAILER, floating polyethylene- 16207 - Unbreakable - Plastimo

9714 - Toe strap - Hiking strap for Optimist - Foamed

92074 - SINGLE SWIVEL BLOCK, RATCHET- ULTRALIGHT

Single Swivel Block - Ratchet - Ultralight

92784 - SINGLE SWIVEL - RATCHET - TRANSPARENT CHEEKS

Single Swivel Ratchet - Transparent Cheeks

91137 S.S. ferrule eye block for wire | Aluminum sheave

SS Ferrule Eye Block for Wire

91020 - Medium stainless steel eye strap - set of 4 pieces.

Medium Stainless Steel Eye Strap

91021 - Small stainless steel eye strap-set of 4 pieces

Small Stainless Steel Eye Strap

91136-STAINLESS STEEL EYE STRAP- 42 MM BETWEEN HOLES- 2 PIECES SET

Stainless Steel Eye Strap

91024 STAINLESS STEEL SPRING 38MM ( STAND UP)- 2 units set.

Stainless Steel Spring 38mm

91152 S/S maststep fitting with14" ( 35 mm) adjustment for a maximun 2" (50mm) diam. mast ( Optimist)

SS Mastfoot Fitting with 35mm Adjustment for a max. 50mm Mast

91153 MAST COLLAR / OPTIMIST

Mast Partner - Optimist

91157 - RUDDER RETAINING CLIP - OPTIMIST

Retaining Clip

91158 - Gudgeon Set With Backing Plates - OPTIMIST Part - Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Transom Gudgeon

91154 - ALUMINUM STRAP PLATE - FOR STRAP OR BUOYANCY RETAINING CLIP.

Aluminum Strap Plate

91139 - LOWER PLASTIC MAST END - SET OF 2 PIECES

Lower Plastic Mast End

91140 - UPPER PLASTIC MAST END- SET OF 2 PIECES

Upper Plastic Mast End

91145 - BOOM PLASTIC JAWS - 2 PIECES SET

Boom Plastic Jaws

91146 - BOOM PLASTIC END - SET OF 2 PIECES

Boom Plastic End - Optimist

91147 - NYLON TRANSOM GUDGEON -SET OF 2 PIECES

Nylon Transom Gudgeon

91150 - LOWER PLASTIC GAFF END - OPTIMIST PART - SET OF 2 PIECES

Lower Plastic Gaff End

91151 - UPPER PLASTIC GAFF END - COMPOSITE - SET OF 2 PIECES

Upper Plastic Gaff End

95401 Tiller Extension - 24" - Nautos Optimist

Tiller Extension - 24"

TILLER EXTENSION COMPLETE WITH TUBE CLIP AND RIVETS - from 24" to 48" long. All sailboats

Tiller Extension Complete with Tube Clip and Rivets

9723 - Optimist Tiller Extension - 24" Length

9975 - Race Sail With Battens

Race Sail with Battens

CL211 MK2 AN - ClamCleat Anodized Aluminum .

ClamCleat Anodized Aluminum

CL217 MK1 AN - Hard Anodized Aluminum - Starboard Entry - ClamCleat

Hard Anodized Aluminum - Starboard Entry - ClamCleat

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Side Entry - Starboard Entry - ClamCleat

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Micros - ClamCleat

CLINOMETER - 45° Heel meter - Item 51601 - 5° graduation, up to 45 by Plastimo

Clinometer - 45° Heel meter

Clinometer Twin Scale - Item 51494 - 6° and 45° Double Reading -1° graduation, up to 6° or 5° graduation, up to 45° by Plastimo

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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

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Mclaughlin optimist club racer.

• Standard McLaughlin Hull
• Optiparts Upgraded Club Spars
• New Rule Epoxy Blade Set
• Dinghy Shop Club Sail with Window

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• Optiparts Quick Silver Spar Set
• Dinghy Shop Sweet Blue Race Sail with Window

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• Optiparts Black Gold Racing Spar Set
• Choice of Quantum or Olimpic Race Sail

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• Upgraded ProRacer McLaughlin Hull
• 4:1 Harken Mainsheet System with Double Tapered Mainsheet
• 2 x Optiparts Large Bailers
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• Extra Padded Adjustable Hiking Straps
• Optiparts Black Gold / Giulietti or Optimax MK3 spars
• McLaughlin N1 PRO Foils
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Opti Boat Parts and Terminology

For our youth to understand anything the coaches are saying on the water, they need to understand what the parts of the boat are named. Sailing has its own language and terminology for really good reasons… so instead of our coaches blasting on the megaphone across the water on a windy day, “Pull the string thingy under the horizontal metal thing”, it is much more succinct for them to instruct, “Sheet In”. Our basic learning boat is the Optimist. Please study the parts of the boat and their names or labels…. for fun this diagram is multilingual!

• Hull Sides – Bow, Stern, Starboard and Port Sides
• Mast, Boom and Sprit are all Spars
• Rudder, Tiller and Tiller Extension Steer the Boat. The rudder can also be used to slow down the boat. The person steering is called the helmsman.
• Centerboard of Daggerboard helps the hull not slip sideways over the water
• Sails power the sailboat and make it move forward. The better the sails are trimmed, the faster your boat can sail, so understanding how the sail controls work and what to look for in your sail shape is extremely important on sailboats.

Here is a link to a video of an instructor explaining the parts of the Optimist Sailboat! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHhXD5jKL3w

Another good video on how to rig the Optimist Sail, Mast and Boom. – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOPTCXSuevY

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About the Optimist:

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 small boat provides an excellent platform for beginners to learn the fundamentals of sailing. Its widespread use in sailing schools and junior regattas highlights its effectiveness in nurturing sailing skills and instilling confidence in young sailors, contributing to its status as one of the most widely sailed and recognizable boats in youth sailing.

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