Optimist Compatibility

Optimist compatibility

The O’pen Bic has been designed to be compatible with the Optimist rig, rudder and daggerboard components. First, you can start sailing with the O’pen Bic hull only, using the rig that you already have from the Optimist. This will give you a boat that is more fun and powerful than the Optimist, yet easier to handle and progress on given that you should be familiar with the performance of the Spiritsail. Later on, once you are comfortable with this combination, you can upgrade to the full O’pen Bic 4,5m_ rig and then the boat comes into its own, becoming the true glide machine that it is meant to be!

When using your Optimist components with the O’pen Bic, please note the following:

1. Optimist Rig
In order for the mast to fit snugly in the mast cup of the hull, it is necessary to use an adaptor ring. This adaptor ring is available as an accessory to the O’pen Bic, please contact your original point of purchase for more information.

2.Optimist Daggerboard
The Optimist daggerboard will fit directly into the O’pen Bic.

3. Optimist Rudder
The Optimist rudder head may need modification before it can be used on the O’pen Bic. The O’pen Bic rudder mount design is based on one of the most commonly available “school” versions of the Optimist. However, amongst the many different Optimist manufacturers, the rudder mounting system is not always consistent. Therefore, rudder compatability between the Optimist and the O’pen Bic should be taken on a case-by-case basis. Modification of the Optimist rudder may be required before it can be used on the O’pen Bic.