Tillers & Blades

Zim Sailing offers the N1 daggerboard Race Ready

Black Tiller for Optimist - includes a 24" tiller extension

This screw set for the Optimist is for replacing the pintles, gudgeons and retainer clip. The set contains 12 screws and lock nuts.  Optiparts Part # EX1155

The rudder retainer clip for the Optimist rudder fits any blade up to 15mm. It includes spring clip, nut and bolt.  Optiparts Part # EX1180

The gudgeon set from Optiparts is for replacement of any optimist gudgeons that use a 6mm diameter pin. This set is stainless steel and is found on many race and club optis. The set includes backing plates and fasteners.   Optiparts Part # EX1170

Rubber daggerboard slot insert for the Opti. Used in the corners of the daggerboard trunk, best installed with marine sealant/adhesive.  Sold as single insert, need 4 per boat. Optiparts Part # EX1116

The daggerboard protection kit contains all the pieces needed to protect your valuable Optimist daggerboard and optimize the performance of your boat. The kit includes 4 rubber inserts, adhesive, sandpaper and 4 self-adhesive glide strips. (300x18x1 mm...

The Optimist pintle set from Optiparts can be used with most Opti rudders but is specifically designed for replacing Optiparts pintles. The fittings are stainless and feature a 6mm pin diameter. The set includes both upper and lower pintles as well as...

Gold measurement band sticker for opti masts.     Optiparts Part # EX1333G

This is our version of the bungee daggerboard and hiking system. We utilize a webbing strap to clean up the look of the set up. The system has three functions: to hold your daggerboard up downwind, keep it tight in the trunk upwind and to maintain the...

Black anodized aluminum tiller extension with foam grip. High quality rope core urethane universal which is removable from base.

Championship Optimist rudder constructed with the best epoxy using the infusion method. 30% stiffer than normal foils. *tiller and extension sold separately Championship rudders come as standard with Zim Pro Optis.