Accessories

As supplied with Optimax masts and Optimax spar sets.

1 x Harken ball bearing hook-in block
1 x Windesign 25 mm low friction ring
1 x Windesign wind indicator PRO
1 x Deck collar with mast sleeve
1 x Nylon sprit adjuster handle
2 x Nylon top pins
1 x Dyneema primary halyard line
1 x Technora / Dyneema secondary halyard line
5 x 2.2 mm tack lines
12 x 1.2 mm double lacing lines

The most popular round type maststep for the Optimist dinghy. This Optimist maststep has an oval cup, which allows the mast to tilt forward when going downwind. Different mast rakes can easily be repeated using the scale on the base. Separately a mast step spring lock can be purchased. The stainless steel spring prevents the nut from turning accidentally. There is no need for additional locking nuts anymore.

3 mm Dyneema boom bridle with stainless steel ring, as supplied on all Optimax booms.

Spliced Dyneema® 3 mm vang line with a loop on one end for easy attachment. Tie or splice the open end around the boom.

Optimist halyard system with 3 mm Dyneema with spliced loops and supplied with the Harken hook-in block and 29 mm Harken tie-lite block.

Optimist Halyard system with Windesign low friction ring. This halyard system is used on all Optimax spars from 2017. The combination of Harken hook-in block, Dyneema spliced halyard line and Windesign low friction ring creates the most advanced halyard system on the market.

The Optimax Optimist deck collar is made of Delrin to create minimal friction between the sleeve and the collar. The oval inner diameter allows the maximum fore/aft and minimum side play and the tapered inner diameter allows the mast to be raked. 4 countersunk mounting holes. Hole size in deck: 57 mm.

A seperate sleeve is available which is fitted around the mast at deck level and protects the mast from wearing.

The Optimax Optimist deck collar is made of Delrin to create minimal friction between the sleeve and the collar. The oval inner diameter allows the maximum fore/aft and minimum side play and the tapered inner diameter allows the mast to be raked. 4 countersunk mounting holes. Hole size in deck: 57 mm.

The mast sleeve is fitted around the mast at deck level and protects the mast from wearing. Optimist mast sleeve as supplied with Optimax spars.

Mounting the sleeve – you will notice the sleeve is slightly smaller than the mast. To mount the sleeve you should gently warm the sleeve with a hairdryer or paint stripper. You can easily slide the warm sleeve over the mast into position.

A 16 mm black anodized 60 cm aluminium tiller extension for the Optimist. Fitted with EVA foam grip and releasable rubber joint.

Set of rudder fittings for the Optimist. Long and short.

A black anodized tiller with 16 mm black anodized 60 cm aluminium tiller extension for the Optimist. Fitted with EVA foam grip and releasable rubber joint.

This Optimist buoyancy bag is made of polyurethane coated nylon and is about half the weight and significantly stronger than buoyancy bags made of PVC or PVC coated nylon.

Optimist buoyancy bag with twist lock tube valve.

Color: grey / blue
Content: 48L
Size inflated: 29 cm x 92 cm
Size deflated: 44 cm x 98 cm
Radius: 5 cm

Please note, not to over inflate the Optimist buoyancy bags. When bags are properly filled, they will be soft to the touch. Over inflated bags may burst when heated up by the sun or rising temperatures. Make sure there are no sharp points in your boat that would snag or puncture the buoyancy bags.

Single handed paddle. Can be used with one arm only while steering with the other arm. Weighs only 215 grams.

– Efficient shape permits powerful propulsion
– Can be used on right or left arm
– Comfortable to use
– Weights only 215 grams
– Size: 480 x 133 mm
– Very strong
– Floats