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Mclaughlin optimists.

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.

Standard McLaughlin Hull Equipment

• 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

McLaughlin Optimist Intermediate Racer

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

McLaughlin Optimist Advanced Racer

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

McLaughlin Optimist ProRacer

• Upgraded ProRacer McLaughlin Hull
• 4:1 Harken Mainsheet System with Double Tapered Mainsheet
• 2 x Optiparts Large Bailers
• Optiparts Mast Clamp
• Extra Padded Adjustable Hiking Straps
• Optiparts Black Gold / Giulietti or Optimax MK3 spars
• McLaughlin N1 PRO Foils
• Quantum or Olimpic Race Sail
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• Fulcrum Rocket
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2014 Optimist 7 ft.

Oriental, North Carolina

Make Optimist

Model 7 Ft.

Category Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

2014 Optimist 7 ft. The Optimist dinghy is the most popular type of racing sailboat for juniors up to 15 years of age. The Optimist has been designed to be safe, durable and competitive. The skills that the Optimist fosters can be directly translated into other classes later on. Pricing includes boat, sails, mast, rigging, tiller, dagger board, etc (new boat package).  THIS BOAT IS STILL IN THE BOX AND HAS NEVER BEEN SAILED!!

2014 Mc Laughlin Optimist

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Make Mc Laughlin

Model Optimist

Category Tenders And Dinghies

McLaughlin Opti in perfect condition, ready to race. 2 sails, rigging, dolly, covers. Everything included.

Optimist Sailing Dinghy

Miami, Florida

Make Winner

Winner 11Ti top spec boat, all new upgraded blocks, sheets etc two top covers from magic marine, undercover, Black spars, Green Foils from England, rare New Zealand North Sail for light weigh helms in strong winds. Recent J Sail. Dolly all the go fast goodies etc. etc. Lightly sailed and had lots of TLC for one season. Very Fast boat.

Vanguard Optimist sailboat

Milford, Connecticut

I have a fully rigged Opti, Vanguard Dragon with new sail bag and blade bag, dolly, airbags, praddle, bailers, bumper, canvas cover etc. boat is in great shape. 100% rigged and ready to sail. Comes with a great practice sail and also a crisp newer sail. $2000 complete with everything mentioned. $1900 without dolly. Keep in mind what you are getting here when pricing boats. Not only are you getting a fully rigged and ready boat but multiple sails, dolly as well as new blade and sail bags. You don't need to buy anything else. Everything "extra" required by your sailing program right town to the tow line is included. Plop it in and go. Boat has been lightly sailed 8 weeks per year and maintained by a sailing instructor (my son). Reason for the sale is my daughter is moving out of the Opti class. In person cash sale. No shipping. Local delivery possible. This ad was posted with the eBay Classifieds mobile app.

2019 McLaughlin Optimist Pro Racer Optimist Pro Racer

Fairfield, Connecticut

Make McLaughlin Optimist Pro Racer

Model Optimist Pro Racer

Category Racing Sailboats

Fully loaded and regatta ready. Used in very few regattas in 2019 and only used once in 2020 due to COVID-19. The boat has been stored inside; like brand new. Includes (NEW): DSK Blades, J Sail Blue, Black Gold Spars, Padded hiking straps, 3 & 4:1 Mainsheet, Mast Lock, Paddle / Bowline , Optiparts Blade bag, Optiparts Top Cover and Padded Bottom Cover, Dolly. Will throw in spare parts bag. Practice sail. And will throw in spare parts bag.

Optimist sailboat McLaughlin 2010

Bricktown, New Jersey

Make McLaughlin

sail is in excellent condition Black Gold mast and boombladesblade bagsail bagfloat baghull top cover

2018 Winner OPTIMIST 3D STAR

Coral Gables, Florida

Model OPTIMIST 3D STAR

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Optimist 2018 3D star winner boat in very good condition. Full cover set by winner. DC Sail, J blue diamond 2.0 and Olympic green. MK4 boom, sprit and mast. DSK Atlas and flex centre board. Boat comes ready to race with trolley, bailers, paddle, mast clamp and winner hiking strap.

Optimist sailboat McLaughlin 2010 in Brick NJ

located in Brick, NJsail is in excellent condition Black Gold mast and boombladesblade bagsail bagfloat baghull top cover

2019 Mc Laughlin Optimist - World Championship Hull - Complete ready to sail

Davie, Florida

Model Optimist - World Championship Hull - Complete Ready To Sail

McLaughlin is the most technologically advanced Optimist sailboat in the world, specifically engineered for speed and a proven champion – our Optimist sailboat has never been beaten in World Championship competition. It is like new. These boats carry Factory full warranty. Each boat sold comes with a year’s subscription to the class magazine. Chartered . Complete with 3 Airbags, Paddes Hiking Straps, Mainsheet, Bowline, and Blocks . MK4 Optimax Spars with 45mm Boom- Includes OX25B4 Rigging Pack. DSK Blade . Set Sail, Optimax Uno ( under 100 Lbs.) NEW PRODUCT Optipart Blade Bag. Class Legal Sail OPTIMAX UNO . ( new product) . 2 Bailers Optipart Dolly with Optiflex-lite Solid Wheels. Can be customize. This Boat is ready to sail . This product DO NOT qualify for FREE SHIPPING except for South Florida.

2007 Com-Pac Picnic Cat

St. Petersburg, Florida

Make Com-Pac

Model Picnic Cat

2007 Com-Pac Picnic Cat 2009 COM-PAC Picnic Cat with trailer, The Picnic Cat is from the drawing board of Clark Mills, designer of our former 16 CB and our 23/3, and well known also as the designer of the Optimist Pram and the Windmill One Design. Unlike her sister Com-Pac's the Picnic Cat has a centerboard rather than a keel. With her centerboard up she is beach able. Her broad hull form and the low center-of-effort of her gaff-rigged sail make her very stable. And her huge self-bailing cockpit and ample stowage offer unsurpassed comfort in a small, easily handled package. She's built of solid, hand-laid glass, with aluminum spars and stainless centerboard. In addition, the exclusive Mastendr mast raising system revolutionizes the trailer-boating experience.   options include Minn Kota Endura pro 32 lbs. thrust electric motor with 12v gel battery Teak cockpit grate Full deck cover Request Information Call Now

12' Skipper Sailboat with Trailer

Sharpsburg, Georgia

Make Skipper

12' Skipper Sailboat with Trailer. Boat comes complete with Jib, Main Sail, Rudder, and Daggerboard. Boat also has a motor mount for outboard/trolling motor. Boat is in good condition. Trailer is a Venture Trailer and is in excellent shape. Very roomy for a 12', fits 3 adults and is a great way to learn how to sail. Skipper's are made in England and are hard to find in the States. Hull has (2) spots where the fiberglass has been repaired, but it is water tight. Located 30 min South of Atlanta $950 Cash. Call or Text 404-788-1026.Sunfish, sail boat, dinghy, laser, optimist, snark.

2017 Com-Pac Picnic Cat

2017 Com-Pac Picnic Cat 2017 COM-PAC Picnic Cat, The Picnic Cat is from the drawing board of Clark Mills, designer of our former 16 CB and our 23/3, and well known also as the designer of the Optimist Pram and the Windmill One Design. Unlike her sister Com-Pacs the Picnic Cat has a centreboard rather than a keel. With her centerboard up she is beachable. Her broad hull form and the low center-of-effort of her gaff-rigged sail make her very stable. And her huge self-bailing cockpit and ample stowage offer unsurpassed comfort in a small, easily handled package. She's built of solid, hand-laid glass, with aluminum spars and stainless centerboard. In addition, the exclusive Mastendr mast raising system revolutionizes the trailer-boating experience. Price reflects base boat w/ standard features. Does not include freight and commissioning, or any optional equipment. Please Email or call for a custom quote prices subject to change.

2014 Com-Pac Picnic Cat

2014 Com-Pac Picnic Cat 2014 COM-PAC Picnic Cat, with Trailer and Honda 2.3hp Motor. The Picnic Cat is from the drawing board of Clark Mills, designer of our former 16 CB and our 23/3, and well known also as the designer of the Optimist Pram and the Windmill One Design. Unlike her sister Com-Pacs the Picnic Cat has a centreboard rather than a keel. With her centerboard up she is beachable. Her broad hull form and the low center-of-effort of her gaff-rigged sail make her very stable. And her huge self-bailing cockpit and ample stowage offer unsurpassed comfort in a small, easily handled package. She's built of solid, hand-laid glass, with aluminum spars and stainless centerboard. In addition, the exclusive Mastendr mast raising system revolutionizes the trailer-boating experience optional equipment includes Mooring Deck cover  --  Mainsail and tiller cover  --  Compass  --  Basic Safety Equipment Honda 2.3 hp outboard motor  --  Magic tilt Trailer. .

2010 Com-Pac Picnic Cat

Orlando, Florida

2010 Com-Pac Picnic Cat 2010 Com-Pac Picnic Cat with Electric Trolling motor. Package is equipped with Main sail cover,Tiller cover, custom sails, and transom boarding ladder. This gaff-rigged cat-boat is a delight to sail and easy to trailer. Excellent condition – lightly sailed! Trailer sold separately. The Picnic Cat is from the drawing board of Clark Mills, designer of many of the boats in the Com-Pac line, also well known as the designer of the Optimist Pram and the Windmill One Design. The Picnic Cat has a centerboard rather than a keel. With her centerboard up she is beachable. Her broad hull form & the low center-of-effort of her gaff-rigged sail make her very stable. The huge self-bailing cockpit plus ample stowage offer unsurpassed comfort in a small yet stable and easily handled package. She's built of solid, hand-laid glass, with aluminum spars and stainless steel centerboard which retracts into a stainless steel trunk. In addition, the exclusive Mastendr mast raising system revolutionizes the trailer-boating experience, making it easy to rig & launch the boat in as little as 5 minutes. This great boat makes sailing a breeze!

Force 5 F5 Racing Dighny Sailboat Complete

Patchogue, New York

Make Force 5

Model Force 5

Category Racer Boats

Length 14.0

70's Force 5 Sailboat Complete All rigging and sails always stored indoors and in great condition. Hull in nice shape has original blue gel coat topside. Someone at sometime painted the bottom and side which could stand to be refreshed. Currently stored outside upside down. It's all there ready to sail. Call, email, or txt Brian six three one five one three one three five six Like a sunfish laser optimist opti 420

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Optimist - PRO RACER Hull - COMPLETE READY TO SAIL

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McLaughlin is the most technologically advanced Optimist sailboat in the world, specifically engineered for speed and a proven champion – our Optimist sailboat has never been beaten in World Championship competition.

The McLaughlin Pro Racer is engineered to be the absolute stiffest, highest quality, and MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED Optimist available in the world. Complete with 3 Airbags, Paddes Hiking Straps, Mainsheet, Bowline, and Blocks .

MK4 Optimax Spars with 45mm Boom- Includes OX25B4 Rigging Pack. DSK Blade Set. Sail, Olimpic, Optimax , North, Quantum, or J sail Optipart Blade Bag. Class Legal Sail  OPTIMAX UNO with USA number . ( new product) . 2 Bailers Can Be customize . Call for more info  954 235 2674

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Relaunching Fall 2023...

May 12, 2023  

US One-Design, Inc , a leading importer and reseller of performance one-design dinghies, gear and accessories has acquired North American’s only manufacturer of Optimist Dinghies, McLaughlin Boat Works.

Having pioneered much of the performance technology used on today’s Optimists, McLaughlin Boat Works has been the leading producer of Optimists for over 25 years. Built right here in the United States, McLaughlin Boat Works has earned a worldwide reputation for craftsmanship, speed, and excellence. American made strength, speed, and durability have been the cornerstones of their manufacturing process, and it shows… McLaughlin has produced more championship sailors than any other boat.  Their commitment to US Optimist sailors and the broader youth sailing community has been unparalleled. “The Sherman family is eager to begin working closely with Trisha Leaver and her team of highly qualified individuals to produce the same consistent, high quality and the only “Made In The USA” McLaughlin Optimists that the sailing community has come to love.” Steve and Mike Sherman will be overseeing the new production line ensuring North America has the highest quality Optimist manufactured in the World.

US One-Design and McLaughlin Boat Works share a common mission of “giving service beyond anyone’s expectations.” US One-Design is committed to supporting competitive youth sailing and will continue McLaughlin’s legacy of supporting US Optimist sailors on-the-ground with charters, education, and regatta support.  Equally important to US One-Design owner, Trisha Leaver, is supporting club and community sailing programs.  Often known for saying “every sailor starts in the green fleet,” Leaver’s passion for getting … and keeping … sailors of all ages and abilities out on the water is the foundation upon which US One-Design was built.

McLaughlin Boat Works, in partnership with US One-Design, is open for business and committed to providing the same exceptional sales, service, and support that have made them the top choice for individual Optimist sailors, clubs and community sailing programs across the country for over 25 years.  Current inventory coupled with start-up production will assure an adequate supply of Mclaughlin Optimist for 2023 and beyond.

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The Optimist is one of the most popular sailing training dinghies in the world, if not THE most popular. Many great sailors have learnt to sail in an Optimist. This page is here for you to advertise your Optimist for sale or to browse current boats for sale. Remember – it’s FREE to list your Optimist on DinghyMart and we will share your advert on our Facebook page and relevant class related pages.

An Introduction to the World’s Favourite Training Dinghy

The Optimist sailing dinghy, often referred to as the “Opti,” is a popular and widely recognized sailboat designed for young sailors, typically aged 8 to 15 years old. It is one of the most popular boats used for introductory and competitive youth sailing programs worldwide.

Compact, Lightweight and Stable

The Optimist dinghy is known for its simplicity, durability, and ease of use, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Its design features a pram-like hull with a single sail, and it is typically sailed by a single person. The boat’s compact size and lightweight nature allow young sailors to handle it easily both on and off the water.

Training Young Sailors around the World

One of the reasons behind the Optimist’s popularity is its global recognition. It is used extensively in youth sailing programs and regattas around the world, providing a consistent platform for young sailors to develop their skills and compete against their peers. The boat’s widespread adoption means that there is a large community of Optimist sailors, which facilitates camaraderie and competition within the sport.

Pram Shaped Hull provides Stability

In terms of stability, the Optimist is designed to be very stable and forgiving, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Its pram-shaped hull and low center of gravity provide stability and make it less prone to capsizing, even in moderate winds. This stability allows young sailors to build their confidence and skills while feeling secure on the water.

Start your Sailing Journey in an Optimist

Overall, the Optimist sailing dinghy is an ideal boat for young sailors who are just starting their sailing journey. Its popularity, simplicity, and stability make it a widely recommended choice for youth sailing programs and a fantastic platform for learning and enjoying the sport of sailing.

Optimist Sailing in the UK

The Optimist is a single-handed dinghy, designed to teach young children how to sail in safety and up to a high standard. There are around 65 active Optimist Flotillas around the country based at local sailing clubs on the coast, inland lakes and reservoirs.” https://www.facebook.com/iocauk/

Optimist Portsmouth Yardstick

The Portsmouth Yardstick is used to calculate the performance of mixed classes of boats in a handicap race. The lower the PY the faster the boat. For illustration – a Dart 18 has a PY of 832 , a Laser 1 ILCA7 has a PY of 1100 and a Topper has a PY of 1365 . More information and latest PY numbers can be found here – RYA PY

• Optimist PY number is currently 1642

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Why does Hatteras Sailing sail the Optimist Class?

The Optimist Class sailboat has been the standard for youth and junior sailing programs for decades. The class was launched in 1947, and has a long history as the training boat on which the world’s best sailors learn the basics. The boat was designed and first built in Clearwater, Florida but quickly traveled to Europe and throughout the world. The International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) was formed in 1965 and remains one of the most active racing classes in sailing. There are many reasons for a juniors program to adopt the Optimist Class as the training boat for young first time sailors.

Optimist is a deceivingly humble class. An uninformed observer may look at an optimist and see a little kids pram, but an optimist is a fairly high performance little dinghy, and the rigging is cleverly adjustable. From that angle, the Optimist is the unsung hero of junior sailing, and just skirts the line between safety, simplicity, and performance.

Hatteras Sailing chooses to sail the optimist for the same reasons thousands of other sailing and yacht clubs worldwide:

Availability of boats, gear, and competition

Sailboats are expensive. They are expensive to own and expensive to maintain. For a community sailing program, like Hatteras Sailing, it is a prudent decision to choose a boat that is very popular with a long history. This means there is a larger market of used gear and boats which is more affordable for a community supported program.

Many opportunities for racing locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally

Because the Optimist Class has such a long and well established class association (IODA), there are many more opportunities to sail against other competitive sailors in an Opti versus other training dinghy designs. Optimist is just the standard worldwide. If any of our sailors show exceptional talent, more opportunities for more competitive racing helps our club develop that talent.

It is ideal for a sailor to remain in the Opti class as long as physically possible.

The IODA allows sailors to remain in the optimist class up to 15 years of age. The relative simplicity of the Opti class allows sailors to focus on understanding the fundamentals of sailing – wind, current, physics, weather, and the physical and mental multitasking required to make expert sailors. The competition is intense, worldwide sailing opportunities are prevalent, and the sailors learn and practice racing tactics and strategies becoming experts at very young ages. By the time a sailor is ready to graduate Opti class, these fundamental skills should be well developed allowing the sailor to transition into team sailing and more boat complexity on a strong foundation of more fundamental skills.

What gear and equipment does an Optimist Class sailboat need to be competitive?

There is a fair amount of gear an Optimist sailor needs for his/her boat to be legal for racing, but also to be competitive. In this article, we are going to outline the rigging and gear. There many other accessories such as watches, wind instruments, etc which are legal in racing that are not particularly unique to Opti sailing and, while nice to have, those will not be covered here.

Optimist Boat & Gear

• Tiller and tiller extension
• Daggerboard
• Spars: mast and boom
• Mainsheet blocks and rigging
• Bow line /Painter
• Daggerboard securing bungee & rigging

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• Dinghy Sailing booties
• Good watch with timer

Hatteras Sailing currently only has one dolly which we share among all 8 of our boats. Within this fall season, it is our goal to raise enough funds to have a dolly for each boat. Our team also needs a travel trailer which will hold all of our competition Optis, gear, dollies, and rigs.

How much does it cost to buy and equip a new Optimist Class sailboat to perform at the highest level?

A brand new Pro Level Opti equipped for international level racing with a full set of gear and accessories can be purchased new for around $5000. Club level boats can be found for less and the largest manufacturer also sells re-certified refurbished hulls in good as new condition.

A sailboat “class” is a written specification agreed and maintained by the sailors of the class. Most sailboat class associations will allow any builder to manufacture to the class standard, and provide certification services to builders who wish to produce sailboats for the racing class. This is true of the Opti Sailboat Class.

There are many manufacturers for the Optimist class, and the competitive differences between boats are fairly minimal. However, the gear, sails, and rigging can be a significant difference to a sailor’s performance. Currently, our club has a set of 7 borrowed optimists that belong to the Colington Yacht Club and most were built by McGlaughlin.

Many clubs build their own Optis and request a certification of their boats. There are advantages to a ‘build your own program’. Clubs may choose to build because it offers a significant bonding and educational experience for both the parents and sailors. An Opti can be built in wood or in fiberglass. If you build an Opti from fiberglass, it is helpful to have a certified mold and then each boat is racing class. The builder of the mold gets a manufacturer’s certificate and issued a builder number, etc.

Owning your gear and accessories

Our club has a set of 8 hulls (7 borrowed, 1 owned) in pretty good condition and well maintained. Our club eventually does need to purchase its own boats.

Currently, sailors in the Hatteras Sailing program do not need to buy a boat to participate or to be competitive. However, as our sailors improve and succeed in regional racing, having a really great boat that belongs to you is something that every competitive sailor eventually wants. Sailboats like Optis resell for pretty good value. A great Opti purchased for $5000 may sell in 7 years for $2500 – $3000.

When a sailor makes it onto the Hatteras Sailing Invitational Team, they earn the right to choose a club hull and label that hull with their own name. In essence, for as long as they remain on the team, that boat is assigned to the sailor, and that sailor should race, equip, and maintain that the boat as their own.

Equipping your boat

There is considerable wear and tear on gear that is used during practice, etc, and keeping a secondary set of gear preserved for racing is a good strategy. This could mean purchasing or making your sailor a new set of racing sails, boards, rigging, and even spars that they only use for racing.

Any personally owned racing gear belongs to the sailor and is not used by other club members during practice or scrimmage. It can be kept at home and preserved in good condition. Accessories and gear can be augmented and improved by the sailor’s family, preserved in very good racing condition, and sold later to another sailor. All our invitational sailors are invited to have their own gear, but not required to do so.

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