Boat Builders
See also
"Is it an Optimist" for more information on what to know about the Optimists built by the IODA authorised builders.
Suppliers
Click here for the list of suppliers of sails, spars, foils, etc
The
Optimist Class does not have licensed builders. But all builders of GRP
boats must have a prototype approved from each mould they use for
production and undergo regular inspections thereafter.
The following builders have complied with this requirement and have bought ISAF plaques within the last two years.
Note that all GRP Optimists built since 1 March 1996 have mould numbers moulded into:
- the forward face of the forward transom
- the starboard bottom flange of the mast thwart bulkhead
- the forward bottom flange of the daggerboard case
They also have the year of manufacture and the ISAF/IYRU building fee plaque number engraved on the forward transom, and the building fee plaque itself glued to the starboard side of the mast thwart bulkhead.
- NOTES:
Click on image or name of boatyard for the website.
In column "Country", (...*) = Country of build, where different from the country of the company
(...*) = Country of build, where different from the country of the company
REQUISITES FOR AN ENTRY ON THE LISTS OF SUPPLIERS
A free simple entry on this list is available at IODAs discretion to:
- GRP boatbuilders with approved moulds
- Commercial builders of wooden Optimists or kits.
- Sailmakers who buy at least 50 sail buttons per year directly from IODA
Other suppliers may be included at the discretion of IODA for an agreed annual fee.
Inclusion on this list does not imply that IODA approves the products.