Introducing
the most technologically advanced Optimist
in the World!
McLaughlin
engineered for speed!
While Winner claims to have won countless championships (many over a decade ago and when they were the only boat being chartered), McLaughlin is the NEW undisputed worldwide Optimist leader. The results prove beyond doubt that McLaughlin is the fastest and has never been beaten in World Championship competition.
2002 WORLDS McLAUGHLIN FINISHED 1, 2, 3, 5 AGAINSTWINNER
2004 WORLDS McLAUGHLIN FINISHED 1, 3, 4, 5 AGAINST LANGE
THE CHANCE OF THAT HAPPENING IS .249%
IN OTHER WORDS IMPOSSIBLE UNLESS McLAUGHLIN HAS AN ADVANTAGE.
The advantage is Mclaughlin has better speed in all points of sailing. Check out our recent results. McLaughlin is dominating!
McLaughlin has been chosen by some of the best sailors all over the World; Holland, Spain, New Zealand, China, Sweden, Netherlands, Ecuador, Turkey and Japan to name a few.
Mclaughlin is the Stiffest Opti in World
Most durable Optimist in the World
100% Harken Carbo blocks including the NEW Carbo Hexoratchet
McLaughlin mast step the highest allowed. Puts your sail higher in the air
All materials cut and pre measured out for consistency
United States has the most consistent quality chemicals/ glass products in the World, European
builders do NOT have access to our materials
Temperature and humidity control factory designed specifically for quality Opti production
New deck collar and sleeve designed as a result of Mclaughlin engineering: eliminates mast wear, lowers fiction and is very tight to reduce mast slop but allow fore and aft movement
We use Vectran line where abrasion can occur. It is stronger then steel. Cost $1 per foot
Biaxial fiberglass 5 times stronger then regular allowed clothe
Mast step: Tapped threads, special Mclaughlin screws, Epoxied in place.
You will never have to worry about a loose mast step – Steve Guarantees it.
Maximum strength mast partner glass protects deck in a capsize
Fully allowable corner over lap of glass to stiffen boat for power puff conversion
Methacrylate adhesive stronger then the substrate used on hull to deck joint
Arjay composite fiberglass adhesive light weight and the strongest in the World
Center of gravity moved aft through vacuum bagging and care of weight placement
Max allowed deck to hull glass for rigid hull and long life
Cook Composites is the leader in gelcoat technology. Our gelcoat is harder with the best chemistry. Our molds are shinier and taken better care of. Just look and see.
Mainsheet block and hiking straps have 4-hole eye straps to protect against failure.
Maximum size “High Float” air bags pioneered by Mclaughlin
Padded hiking straps that are easily adjusted
Stainless steel hold down plates for air bags and hiking, not plastic as is also allowed, stronger, not affected by UV rays, do not deteriorate.