International series sailing dinghy : OPTIMIST
CKD Boats
- 2.3m 
7' 7"ft
Originally made in wood it was then replaced by a 'GRP' design. This design seemed to be stronger and much lighter than the older wooden boats.
The Wood-Epoxy design is still built to the original class rules but certain changes were made to make the design lighter and even stronger than the 'GRP' design at a fraction of the price. With adding the additional thin epoxy saturation to the hull it keeps the boat's surface from drawing in moisture that could add weight.
Our kit is complete with the materials needed to construct the new Wood-Epoxy Optimist. We also supply a building jig which is strongly recommended to assit in both the building and measurement of the boat. The Optimist can be supplied in a heavier grade Ply if training is all the boat will be used for, this being a cheaper option.
7' 7"ft
Originally made in wood it was then replaced by a 'GRP' design. This design seemed to be stronger and much lighter than the older wooden boats.
The Wood-Epoxy design is still built to the original class rules but certain changes were made to make the design lighter and even stronger than the 'GRP' design at a fraction of the price. With adding the additional thin epoxy saturation to the hull it keeps the boat's surface from drawing in moisture that could add weight.
Our kit is complete with the materials needed to construct the new Wood-Epoxy Optimist. We also supply a building jig which is strongly recommended to assit in both the building and measurement of the boat. The Optimist can be supplied in a heavier grade Ply if training is all the boat will be used for, this being a cheaper option.
