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.