THE STORY: Bristol-based Zim Sailing was founded 10 years ago. It specializes in one-design sailboats, accessories and parts. The Collegiate FJ is primarily used for collegiate market and race teams, including Brown University’s team.
› Collegiate FJ is made in Bristol
› About 150 are made per year
› Each Collegiate FJ costs $8,195, is made of fiberglass and polyester resin, and is 13 feet 3 inches long and weighs 230 pounds
› Eighteen people work at Zim
› A team of four people make each boat
› Two-and-a-half to three FJs are made per week
› Design is 40 years old, but has been refined for the college market
Jaime Lowe is a PBN contributing writer.
