Optimist Dinghy Custom Half Hull Metal Print

The Slow Boat that Could The Optimist Dinghy is familiar to most of us who spend time near the water during the summer, and for good reason. With over 150,000 boats officially registered with the class, and many more built but never registered, it is sailed in over 120 countries, and is a fixture in many local clubs.The Optimist has a pram hull, originally formed from five pieces of plywood. It was the biggest hull the designer, Clark Mills, could make from two 4 ft by 8 ft sheets. With a Portsmouth rating of 1646, it is the slowest dinghy in the world. However, the Optimist can be sailed safely by children, from ages 8 to 15, in winds up to 30 knots, making it the world's most popular youth trainer.Our custom digital boat art of the Optimist Dinghy captures the transom bow and slab-like blades, along with other modern details, that make the Opti hard to miss on the waterfront. Shopping for gifts for boaters this season? Put this print at the top of your list.