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Hello, We are considering purchasing a 1985 O'Day 31. Would love to have other O'Day owners opinions of these yachts. My family used to own an O'Day 34 in the 1990's & it was a good boat. Have the chance to buy one at a very good price. Cheers.
I love my 1985 31. Had it for about 12 years now and it really suits my small family well. I've had no major problems.
Thanks mate. We bought the boat yesterday, that was donated to a charity. She has been sitting in the slip for a while, & needs a haul out & bottom job & new shaft seal, but all the major systems seem to work fine.
We think highly of the O'day 31...we had some really tough sails in the 31, esp. on afternoon as a storm front was moving in and it performed really well. also has a good layout...to my knowledge our frends have not had any issues with her...Pat
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A proven performer for 61 years
From Issue Small Boats Annual 2020 July 2019
T he production of small boats was booming in the 1950s on both sides of the Atlantic, and really took off in the late ’50s with the introduction of fiberglass. Famed designers Uffa Fox and George O’Day teamed up in 1956 to create the O’Day Day Sailer. Fox is credited with introducing the technique of planing to dinghy racing and designed many significant classes of boats, including the International 14. The story goes that Fox wanted a pure racing dinghy but O’Day wanted the small cuddy added to increase appeal to the recreational market in the U.S., so Fox designed the planing hull and O’Day designed the cuddy. The resulting Day Sailer was a 16’9” centerboarder with a displacement of 575 lbs, which makes for a light load to tow behind the family car. The fractional sloop rig includes a generously sized spinnaker for exciting downwind sailing.
The first Day Sailer was sold in 1958 and immediately became popular in the recreational and racing markets. It was later designated as the Day Sailer I as four different models have since been built, with over 10,000 boats hitting the waterways. Day Sailer (DS) models I through III have been built by eight different manufacturers, with the current Day Sailer being a modified DS I with a few DS II attributes, such as the internal foam flotation and cuddy thwart. The original DS models I, II, and III were built from 1957 to 1990 by the O’Day Company in Fall River, Massachusetts. The DS I and modified versions of it were later built by Can-AM Sailcraft, Rebel, Spindrift, Precision, McLaughlin, Sunfish/Laser Inc. The current builder of the DS I+ is the Cape Cod Shipbuilding Company (CCSC) in Wareham, Massachusetts, holder of the exclusive license since 1994. The Day Sailer Class Association owns the molds that are currently used by CCSC.
The long side benches in the cockpit provide uncrowded seating for six. The sole is above the waterline and is self-bailing.
The early DS I can be identified by wooden thwarts, seats, and cockpit sole, a centerboard lever, open cuddy, and a transom deck. The DS II came out in 1971 with built-in foam flotation. The cuddy opening is smaller than the opening on the DS I because it also acts as a thwart, and a thinner transom allows mounting a small outboard motor without the need for a bracket. The Day Sailer I and II are considered class legal for one design racing, but the DS III is not considered race-legal due to higher freeboard on the transom, which was a departure from Fox’s hull design. O’Day built the III from 1985 to 1990, so to race in One Design regattas it is important to buy a DS I or DS II. The current Day Sailer in production is a modified version of the DS I with improved self-rescuing capabilities, two sealed air tanks, and a cuddy flotation tank with a smaller hatch.
The Day Sailer, no matter which model, is a very versatile boat, easy to rig, sail, transport, and store. With the mast down the boat and trailer take up just a few feet more than an average family car, so can be stored in most garages, though the mast may need to be stowed diagonally. At the ramp, the Day Sailer can be rigged in under 30 minutes: step the mast, add the boom, bend on the jib and main, clip the pop-up rudder onto the transom, and sort out the sheets.
Stepping the mast is the biggest challenge. The 23′4″-long racing mast is stepped through the top of the cabin onto the maststep fixed to the floor of the cuddy, and that can be tricky for one person. The mast does not weigh much, but it is helpful to have a helper at the foot of the mast to guide it into the cuddy opening. The good news with this arrangement is that once the mast is stepped, it is secure, and there’s no rush to attach the forestay.
A mast hinge, a popular option, makes raising the mast much easier.
About 75 percent of the new boats are delivered with a hinged mast, eliminating the awkward gymnastics of stabbing the mast through the cuddy. Once the mast is raised and the forward hole on the hinge pinned, securing the forestay to the bow fitting takes the strain off the hinge. Side stays can then be tightened to take out the slack, but no more than hand tight. Stays that are too tight can damage the hull. Tighten the nuts on the turnbuckles and tape over any cotter pins.
There are different sheeting arrangements for the boom. Some boats have sheets attached in the middle of the boom; the sheet on a DS II starts from a traveler on the transom and ends forward on a swivel cam cleat mounted to the centerboard case. The DS II boom also has a spring in the gooseneck that allowed for roller furling— disconnect the sheet, pull the boom aft, and roll the sail onto the boom. A reefing claw has to be added to connect the sheet to the sail-wrapped boom, but this design is not optimum, nor is the wad of rolled-up sail by the boom’s gooseneck. A better arrangement is to add a conventional set of reefpoints to the mainsail. The boom also has a vang to improve sail control.
The 6′ 3″ beam gives the Day Sailer good stability, enough to keep the boat under someone standing on the foredeck.
The jib on the racing version of the DS is a standard affair, attached with hanks onto the forestay and raised with a halyard. Some skippers add a downhaul to lower the jib from the cockpit. Both the main and jib halyards are led aft on the top of the cuddy. The recreational version of the new DS I comes with a roller-furling jib, which we consider essential for sailing dinghies, especially if singlehanding. We have added a roller-furling jib to our DS II along with the mast hinge. We also added the hardware and rigging for a spinnaker, halyard, spinnaker pole, spinnaker pole control lines, sheet blocks, and jam cleats.
T he Day Sailer is a treat to sail; it handles well, tacks with ease, and powers up quickly with its large sail area. The planing hull is responsive to the tiller, and the wide beam makes it stable. The boat will roll quickly but then sets on a tack, holding it with stable and positive helm control. The centerboard can be easily adjusted from amidships.
We sail a Drascombe Lugger and a Sunfish; the Lugger drives like the family sedan and the Sunfish like our Mustang. The Day Sailer handling is closer to that of the Sunfish—when the breeze picks up, the mainsheet needs to be held in the hand and someone should be ready on the jibsheets. The jibsheets run through the coaming on the DS I and through small cars on the DS II. For the highest performance, skippers have added tiller extensions and hiking straps. There is an outhaul on the battened main; racing versions have barber-haulers and travelers added. Pop the spinnaker, and it will scoot along quite nicely in a light breeze.
The Day Sailer carries 100 sq ft in the main, 45 sq ft in the jib and, for sailing off the wind, another 95 sq ft in spinnaker.
The Day Sailer’s 7′ 4″-long cockpit provides plenty of room for three adults, or two adults and two kids. With four adults it gets cozy; there is not much moving around, so whoever is sitting next to the tiller or foredeck needs to know what to do. It is easy to depower the main, reef it, or furl the jib as needed.
The cuddy is spacious for storing picnic or camping gear, and it affords a space equivalent to a two-person backpacker tent for sleeping aboard for overnight cruising. Adding a topping lift makes the boom nice ridgepole for a boom tent; there’s plenty of room to sleep in the uncluttered cockpit. The Day Sailer has completed many endurance cruising events, such as the Texas 200, Florida 120, and the Everglades Challenge.
A small kicker can be added for auxiliary power. We have used both an electric trolling motor and gas outboard, with best results coming from a 2-1/2-hp four-stroke that pushed push the boat to 6 knots at one-third throttle. The DS I will require a bracket to support and outboard; the DS II transom is thin and sturdy enough for a direct mount. If we’re not going far from home, we occasionally skip the outboard and carry a paddle; with her low coaming we have paddled her a bit, even backward over the transom.
The transom of the Day Sailer II will accommodate an outboard for auxiliary power. The Day Sailer I will require a bracket.
D ay Sailers are easy to find and inexpensive, considering their capabilities. If you come across one, there are few important things to check. Make sure the centerboard moves in the trunk, see that the forestay tang and bow seam are not pulled up, inspect the cuddy deck for noticeable depression which would indicate failure of the maststep under the cuddy floor, and if it is a DS II look inside the flotation compartments. Rinse her off and get her ready to sail. There is a great Day Sailer Association with a web-based forum, and excellent parts availability.
Audrey and Kent Lewis enjoy time with CYANE, along with their small fleet of kayaks, canoe, sailboats, and lapstrake runabout. They blog about their adventures on smallboatrestoration.blogspot.com
Length: 16′ 9″ Beam: 6′ 3″ Draft, board up: 9″ Draft, board down: 3′ 9″ Displacement: 575 lbs Sail area Main: 100 sq ft Jib: 45 sq ft Spinnaker: 96 sq ft
The Day Sailer is built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding Company . Prices start at $18,335 (less sails). For more information about the Day Sailer Class, visit the Day Sailer Association .
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Great article Kent! I have a sister to your boat, right down to the racing mast and blue hull!! But since we’re moving to the Pacific NW, I’m about to sell it. I’m limiting myself to only 3 boats for the move (and it’s a hard sorting out!!!!). Great write-up about a fantastic boat! Thanks! Charlie
My father was George O’Day. It is nice to know the basic design that my Dad helped create is still vibrant 60 years later. I always find it interesting since Dad was a pure racing sailor that he designed a boat and saw the importance of appealing to the recreational aspect of sailing. He wanted to open the door to the bigger audience to share his passion of sailing.
I sailed with your father on a Hobie 16 at a Red Cross small craft instructor program. So much fun sailing with a legend.
Charlie we know it’s hard, the Day Sailer is such a timeless boat. If she has to change skippers, find her a good one.
Miss Beth, so wonderful to hear from a family member, it must have been quite an adventure to grow up around boating and racing. That Day Sailer hull was Cap’n Jack’s favorite, we enjoyed looking at it. Thank you for the insight into your family’s history.
Cheers, Skipper and Clark
I’ve had an O’Day for years, my first sailboat. I love sailing her around our little lake.
This boat is the best for a small family. In Brazil it’s a great option.
O’Day DS was my first brand-new boat. I was a “veteran”of maybe six months sailing in the late 1960s and she taught me to love sailing.
Great boat design. I’ve sailed different ones on and off over the years. Still a favorite.
Beth, your father made great boats as my father still has an O’Day 20 he bought new in ’76 and it’s still like new and a great sailing boat!
I recently bought a 1966 model after downsizing from a Viking 28. My father owned a Rhodes 19 and we sailed that boat for years on the western end of Lake Ontario. The design was similar, so the transition to the 16 was easy. I love the boat because even in high winds I can make a simple adjustment to the main with reef points. Solo sailing is fun and safe. I can see why so many were sold.
Hello, I just bought O’day sailboat. I do believe from what I’ve been reading that it’s a Daysailer 1. I was told this boat has never been registered and never had a kicker motor on it, I can’t find the metal tag on the transom but I see the two rivet holes where it should have been. Is there any other place on this boat to find the serial number? I would like to put a kicker on it and register it and, if not, is there a way to register this boat? Thank you for helping
The requirements to register a small boat that has not been registered before is different for each state. In NY, a boat is registered through the DMV. HIN numbers are placed on the right side of the transom. If you do not have one your boat was made prior to 1972.
Thank you for the reply, I’m working on getting a HIN number now.
Check with O’Day. Some manufacturers hide a second HIN onboard. Worth a shot.
My boat has a plate on the inside toward the front of the boat. On the bulkhead (might not be the right term) behind the mast. You’ll have to crawl into the cubby to see it. It’s a little plate 2″ x 4″ and shows Hull no. and Class no. The paperwork I have says the boat was made in 1967. Does anyone know the difference between Hull number and Class number?
Can anyone give me today’s value of a 1960 O’Day Day Sailer, #333, with a small motor that goes on the mount with sails that all sit on a Dilly trailer? It has all the original woodwork that my husband redid. It does not have a spinnaker but has the jib and main and a Proctor mast.
My daughter and I are looking for an older (less expensive) sailboat. Not sure where your at , we are South of Boston. The O’Day is our first choice. If you are going sell, please reply to this comment. Thanks
[I’ll connect sellers to John. Ed.]
16′ O’Day Day Sailor with trailer and motor
2013 DS for sale in Sharon,MA. needs work on floatation tanks
At 30 years old, I just bought my first sailboat which is a 1965 DS I. The boat has sat for a few years and she needed a good power-washing plus painting of the hull and inside the cubby and several new lines. I’m completely inexperienced with sailing (plenty of time cleaning boats, though) and couldn’t be happier to learn on such a beautiful vessel. Thanks for this article! It’s great to get some background info. Plus, plenty of words to highlight as I expand my boating vocab.
Day Sailers are easy to find? I guess you know where to look (certainly no offers in Craigslist). I have not been lucky enough to come across a good one that is 10 to 20 years old. I live in Massachusetts. Would you mind sharing where to look for one?
I have an O’Day day sailer 16.5 ‘ up for the taking. Our family had years of good times sailing and camping with It. Great family boat. Wooden seats and rails. Needs some work. In central Massachusetts
I am assuming you have gotten rid of your O’Day day sailer – if not, I may be interested. I’m new to sailing at 57 years young! I just took lessons at KYC here in Blue Hill, ME and am looking for a great starter boat that I can learn in and have fun on the bay.
Thanks, Kelly
Actually, I just bought a 1989 DS2 from Craigslist, on trailer, for $300. It needs only minor work and a lot of cleaning. I hope to float it Saturday to see if it sinks like a rock (I know it has flotation), and will need glass work, but I could see nothing amiss while on the trailer.
So, never say never.
Hi Laranja, I just read your comment about trying to find a used O’Day Day Sailer. I live in Wareham where Cape Cod Shipbuilding is located, they are the current builders of the Day Sailer. They usually have used boats available. I have a 1971 DS, a wonderful boat.
I have a 2013 DS for sale in Sharon,MA. needs work on floatation tanks
Fantastic article
Interested in purchasing a fine example that was actively sailed
I agree with the many positive comments above. Great article! I was a longtime owner of an O’Day Widgeon (14′), and after many boat-less years I’m pleased to have purchased a 1984 O’Day Daysailer II just last week. It’s in good condition, and after sourcing a few needed part, I’ll enjoy it on lakes here in Georgia. Thanks for the great article, which has served as an orientation of sorts for me as to what to expect when I launch her for her maiden voyage under my ownership. A long-time marketing and sales executive, I’m naming her SAILS CALL!
I just got a DaySailer, thought it was a 67 DS1 but the transom is thick with a box on the port side by the transom so not sure now DSII?
I just today bought and brought home to MA a 1966 O’Day Day Sailer (as shown on the registration from NH), and it has a thick transom with lidded box on the port side. Also has a wide cuddly opening and wooden cowling and thwarts as described above for a DSI.
We’re down sizing from a 53′ Pearson to an O’Day 18 that someone offered us. I have no qualms about the sailing, but the temperature of the water here (Massachusetts to Connecticut) worries me very much, after a lifetime in the tropics. Are these dry boats when sailed conservatively?
I have a 2013 Cape Cod built DS for sale in MA. Needs some work on floatation tanks.
I just sold our Venturer 22 and picked up (rescued) an O’Day 16 DS. A couple weeks in the shop and it looks ready to sail. One question: the roller reefed main (boom) does not “lock in.” I suppose I could jiffy reef it but does anyone have experience with the roller reefing boom? Am I missing a part (the claw) or do I just not get it.
I want to buy an O’Day sail 17′
We have a 1976, 17′ foot O’Day DSll (?) on trailer that we are transferring to another family member. We are trying to figure out the best way to get it from Oregon to New Hampshire. Any ideas out there?
Great article. My only question is we’ve had the 69 O’day Javelin in the family since gramps bought it new but it always seemed too easy to get into trouble with and the one time we turned it over on a very windy day. It was nearly impossible to right back up without a lot of help. So I’m wondering if the DAYSAILER is a much better and more stable boat and more forgivable. There certainly are more of them around too. Thanks, Ed on Long Beach Island at the Jersey shore
Kent/Audrey,
What trailer make and model do you use for your DS?
Thanks, John in VA Beach
Hi all O’Day fans! I’ve been looking for a lightweight, skinny water sailboat that is fairly easy to row AND also has some sort of cabin arraignment, The boat would be used to beachcruise and camp on Florida’s Gulf Coast and in the Keys. I had almost given up on anything with a cabin until I ran across the O’Day 17, I may have found the perfect boat. Now all I need do is find one in my price range and learn how to sail !!! Oh, anyone out there have any experience in the Everglades Challenge? Fair winds and following seas…….
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O’Day sailboats are made well and great for sailing and this 1982 O’Day 29 is no exception.
The cockpit has cushions on the back and both sides with cup holders by the wheel. Garmin GPS at the helm. Universal Medalist diesel engine with 16HP will get you anywhere.
Galley has a sink, Haier fridge/freezer, butcher block countertops, and a large ice bucket area under counter. Plenty of storage above the counter. Two burner alcohol stove. Has in-hatch air conditioner.
The dining area has U-shaped benches that convert to a bed.
Large settee across from dining table.
Has an aft sleeping area that also has an access door to the engine room. Has second access area to the engine underneath stairs.
The front berth has 2 sleeping areas with padded walls and storage underneath. Has door for privacy.
Wardrobe closet and drawers across from head.
Head has toilet, sink, and shower with door for privacy.
Plenty of storage throughout.
Has manuals for boat and engine.
Has a cradle.
Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
Centerboard weight = 52 lbs / 23.6 kg Displacement includes a crew weight of 640 lbs / 290.3 kg Minimum trailering weight = 1350 lbs / 612.35 kg
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O'DAY 31. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder: Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop: LOA: 30.12 ft / 9.18 m ... O'Day Corp. Related Sailboats: O'DAY 30 : Download Boat Record: Notes. Updated/extended version of O'DAY 30/RANGER 30. ...
O'Day 31 is a 30′ 1″ / 9.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Raymond Hunt (C.R. Hunt & Assoc.) and built by Bangor Punta Corp. and O'Day Corp. between 1985 and 1988. ... The higher a boat's D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to ...
The O'day 31 is a 30.12ft masthead sloop designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates and built in fiberglass by O'Day Corp. between 1985 and 1988. 150 units have been built. The O'day 31 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal ...
Produced from 1984 to 1986. Specifications for the ODay 31. LOA 30.1 ft. more info LOD 30.1 ft. more info. LWL 25.6 ft. more info Beam 10.8 ft. more info. Draft 5.2 ft. more info DraftMin 4.0 ft. Displaces 10,100 lbs. Ballast 3,800 lbs. Mast Height 44.0 ft. Sail Area 436.0 sq. ft. Performance Indicators.
If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of O'DAY 31. Built by O'Day Corp. and designed by Raymond Hunt (C.R. Hunt & Assoc.), the boat was first built in 1985. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 9.18.
The O'Day 31 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.22 - 1.32 meter (4.00 - 4.30 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
Founded by famed Americas Cup sailor and olympic medalist George O'Day. In the beginning George O'Day Associates was only a distributor for several brands of small Sailboats. ... Sailboats Built By O'Day Corp. (Dates indicate when boat was first built by any builder) ... O'DAY 31: 30.12 ft / 9.18 m: 1985: O'DAY 32: 31.58 ft / 9.63 m: 1975: O ...
This "new boat" was called the O'Day 31, and it stayed in production until 1986. O'Day 31 hulls are numbered, quite correctly, as a continuation of the O'Day 30 series. About 150 "stretched" O'Day 31 models were built. ... 400 pounds in the centerboard boats, according to factory specifications. Still later, ballast in the keel ...
The O'Day 31 sailboat is a popular and well-regarded vessel known for its performance and versatility. With a length overall of 31 feet and a beam of 10 feet, this sailboat strikes a balance between stability and maneuverability, making it suitable for a range of sailing conditions. ... Specs. LOA: 30.12 ft LWL: 25.58 ft Beam: 10.75 ft Draft: 5 ...
1,294. O'Day 35 Severn River, Mobjack Bay, Va. Apr 23, 2016. #1. Hello, We are considering purchasing a 1985 O'Day 31. Would love to have other O'Day owners opinions of these yachts. My family used to own an O'Day 34 in the 1990's & it was a good boat. Have the chance to buy one at a very good price.
A proven performer for 61 years. Written by Kent and Audrey Lewis. From Issue Small Boats Annual 2020 July 2019. The production of small boats was booming in the 1950s on both sides of the Atlantic, and really took off in the late '50s with the introduction of fiberglass. Famed designers Uffa Fox and George O'Day teamed up in 1956 to create ...
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If you're looking for a capable and spacious vessel, this 1985 O'day 35 is an excellent option. It's equipped for smooth navigation with a Raymarine e7D chartplotter connected to an EV-100 Autopilot, i50 Depth, i50 Boat Speed, and i60 for wind speed and direction. The autopilot can maintain the point of sail, even with shifting winds.
Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder: Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop: LOA: 29.92 ft / 9.12 m ... O'Day Corp. Related Sailboats: RANGER 30 : Download Boat Record: ... J: 13.50' / 4.11m P: 35.50' / 10.82m E: 10.25' / 3.12m Reintroduced (with extended stern) as O'DAY 31 (1985). Similar to the RANGER 30. Sailboat Forum ...
A boom. 3. Box Of rigging containing stays, main halyard, jib halyard, main sheet, boom vang assembly (less plate), jib sheet, outhaul line, and downhaul line. 4. Flat package containing rudder and tiller. 5. Sailbag containing mainsail and jib. The battens for the mainsail and jib will be found in the sailbag. 6.
1982 O'Day 37 Technical Specs. General Data about O'Day 37. Brand: O'Day: Model: 37: Boat Type: Sail: Category: Sloop: Year Of Production: 1982: Condition (New/Used) Pre-Owned (Used) Country: Patchogue, New York : Hull Material Used: Fiberglass : Length : 11.28 m / (37.00 ft) Selling Price: 23.500 (USD)
Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd. Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop: LOA: 19.00 ft / 5.79 m: LWL: 16.67 ft / 5.08 m: ... O'Day Corp. Download Boat Record: Notes. Centerboard weight = 52 lbs / 23.6 kg Displacement includes a crew weight of 640 lbs / 290.3 kg
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Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd. Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop: LOA: 22.75 ft / 6.93 m: ... Related Sailboats: O'DAY 23-1 (LIFT TOP) ... Successor and similar to, the original O'DAY 23 (w/pop top companionway). The O'DAY 23 (all versions) was in production for more than 10 years and was one of the company's most popular ...
Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd. Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop: LOA: 21.67 ft / 6.61 m: ... Related Sailboats: O'DAY 22 MH ... Download Boat Record: Notes. One of the most successful of all O'Day models with more than 3000 built. A fractional rig was adopted after 1980 (as shown here). Available with keel/cb and fixed ...
Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder: Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop: ... O'Day Corp. Related Sailboats: O'DAY 40 : SUN FIZZ 40 (JEANNEAU) ... Both companies at the time were owned by Bangor Punta. Later redesigned by Hunt Assoc. as the O'DAY 40. Shallow draft version: Draft: 4.90' / 1.49m Disp.: 18700 lbs./ 8482 kgs.