Optimist Deck Fittings

White racing deck collar has 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. 57 mm hole size...

Black nylon plate with two holes for mounting hiking straps and buoyancy bags. Due to a recent rule change Nylon plates are now allowed in the optimist. Thickness: Nylon 4.5 mm

Optipart Grey Airbags 43L also known as buoyancy bags or flotation bags attach to the dinghy and prevent it from sinking once capsized.  These Optipart Optimist Airbags 43l are made of polyurethane coated nylon and are about half the weight and...

Mast step locking system. Stainless steel spring which prevents the nut from turning accidentally. There is no need for additional locking nuts anymore. 

Standard nylon mast deckcollar. Hole size in deck 53 mm

The Optimist Padded Hiking Straps is a kiwi style padded hiking straps for Optimist sailing boats. Strong Nylon webbing partly covered with wear resistant cloth filled with foam plate material, which does not absorb water. Now a new stronger stitched...

This pin type maststep must be used together with the pin type heel plug. Friction between mast and maststep is reduced to a minimum for improved racing performance.