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Rudder and Transom Fittings

The only perfect rudder fittings for the Optimist. Used on all top racing Optimists. Pin diameter 6mm. (According to I.O.D.A. class rules). These stainless steel rudder fittings are available as a set or separate. Included in the set are pintles, gudgeons, backing plates and a rudder retaining clip. For blades up to 14mm thick.

  • EX1150 Complete set (EX1160 + EX1170 + EX1180)
  • EX1160 Optiparts rudder pintles. 1 x long and 1 x short.
  • EX1170 Optiparts transom gudgeons with backing plates.
  • EX1180 Optiparts rudder retaining clip. Fits around the blade. Can be fastened with one bolt which will not split the blade.
Daggerboard Protection Kit

EX1117 Daggerboard Protection Kit

A complete kit for protecting your valuable daggerboard: 4 rubber inserts, adhesive, sandpaper and 4 self-adhesive Teflon glide strips (300 x 18 x 1,0 mm each). These strips can be stuck to the top and bottom of the case and minimise play between the daggerboard and its case.

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