The Olympic benchmark
Ziegelmayer 470
The Ziegelmayer 470 is the world’s leading double-handed Olympic dinghy, a symbol of teamwork, precision, and elite sailing performance. Built in Hamburg, Germany, every Ziegelmayer 470 combines meticulous craftsmanship with cutting-edge one-design technology to deliver world-class speed and reliability.
Price on request
What Makes the 470 Exceptional?
Olympic Class Standard
Built and measured to official one-design rules, identical across every boat in the fleet.
German Craftsmanship
Hand-built in Hamburg with precision composite construction and decades of experience.
Performance Proven
Lightweight 120 kg hull, optimized balance, and responsive handling up to 20 knots.
The Olympic benchmark, made in Germany
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Customize Your 470
The 470 is an Olympic one-design class regulated by the International 470 Class Association. Hull form, weight, appendages, and structural dimensions are strictly controlled. Ziegelmayer customization refines ergonomics and campaign-specific hardware, always within class approval.
Approved Configuration Options
Customization focuses on hardware layout, detailing, and ergonomic precision. Core structural elements are standardized by class rules.
Our 3-Step Customization Process
Each 470 campaign build at Ziegelmayer follows a structured planning process to ensure Olympic-level precision, regulatory compliance, and technical clarity.
Campaign Strategy
We analyze your campaign goals, event level, tuning philosophy, and crew setup.
Technical Specification
We define approved deck layout, hardware selection, ergonomic configuration, and detailing within class rules.
Production & Compliance Control
Your finalized specification is transferred to production. Each boat undergoes strict weight control, dimensional verification, and conformity validation prior to delivery.
Built Equal. Tuned Personal.
In one-design racing, equality is fundamental. Ziegelmayer ensures identical structural performance while allowing controlled personalization for handling efficiency and visual identity.
The Ziegelmayer Journey
From Inquiry to Olympic Finish
Inquiry
Submit your request through our contact form or via email. Our team will personally reach out to discuss your project.
Initial Offer
You’ll receive a quotation by email including price details and an estimated delivery timeframe based on current capacity.
Consultation
After confirmation, we schedule a digital or in-person meeting to review your preferred setup, rigging, and accessories.
Production
Your 470 is handcrafted in our Hamburg boatyard. We keep you informed with updates throughout the build.
Delivery
Your boat is completed with our signature and handed over personally or prepared for global delivery.
Built to Exact Standards
Boat Specifications
Every Ziegelmayer 470 is hand-built under official one-design measurement rules.