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1984 O'Day 26 | sardine brooklyn, New York, United States

1971 O'Day 17 Concord , New Hampshire, United States

1985 O'Day 22 White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States

1982 O'Day 25 | Shennigans Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

1979 O'Day 30 | Oasis New York, New York, United States

1976 O'Day 27 | Pura Vida Niagara on the Lakr, Ontario, Canada

1984 O'Day 29 South Portland, Maine, United States

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1978 O'Day 30 | Santana Sarasota, Florida, United States

1985 O'Day 28 | Obstinate Charleston, South Carolina, United States

1977 O'Day 25 West Milford, New Jersey, United States

1979 O'Day 25 | Jersey Girl Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States

1983 O'Day 28 | Catch the Wind Ocean Gate , New Jersey, United States

1983 O'Day 28 | Catch the Wind Ocean Gate, New Jersey, United States

1975 O'Day 25 Lutz, Florida, United States

Boat Profile

O’Day Day Sailer

A proven performer for 61 years

From Issue   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

Day Sailer Particulars

Length/16′ 9″

Draft, board up/9″

Draft, board down/3′ 9″

Displacement/575 lbs

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?

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1986 O'Day Daysailer II

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Seller's Description

1986 ODay Daysailer II fiberglass sailboat in very good condition and ready to sail! * 16’ 9” centerboard boat with positive foam flotation. * Boat has a large cockpit suitable for 4 adults. * Easy trailering. * Displacement/weight: 575 pounds. * Draft: 3.75 feet with C/B down; 0.58 feet with C/B up. * Self bailing cockpit. * Mainsail in excellent condition, jib in good condition. * Storage in bow cuddy. * Includes two mainsails, working jib, tiller tamer, and a trailer.

Updates include: New forestay and side stays (2023) New halyards (2023) New mainsheet (2023)

Optional: Johnson 6.0 long shaft, two-stroke engine can be purchased separately for $650

Boat has clear title. No title for trailer. Boat and trailer are both registered.

Boat is located at South Shore Marina on Greenwood Lake, NJ

Equipment: Additional equipment includes anchor with anchor rode, dock lines, boom tent, mainsail cover, sail bags, folding swim ladder, fenders, spinnaker pole, tiller extender, oar, 4 cupholders, lifejackets.

Rig and Sails

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

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

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

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

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

Displacement / Length Ratio

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

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

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 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

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)

The DAY SAILER II is an updated version of the original DAY SAILER and featured positive foam flotation and a self-bailing cockpit. A MKIII version was built from 1985-1990 (which is not considered class legal for one-design racing).

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1989 O'Day Daysailer

Cataumet, Massachusetts

Make O'Day

Model Daysailer

Posted Over 1 Month

1989 O'Day Daysailer, This day sailer is in the water now and sails great with a main sail and working jib. With the centerboard down it draws 3 feet. Has a two HP Honda four stroke outboard. Comes with a boom tent to keep the rain out at the mooring. Has trailer, anchor, self- bailing cockpit, manual water pump, paddle, and boat hook. It is easy to trailer, launch,rig and fun to sail. $2500

O'Day Daysailer 2 with trailer - Complete with sails and rigging

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Model Daysailer 2

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Length 17.0

Up for sale is a beautiful Oday Daysailer 2, this boat is complete with tiller extension, sails, and trailer. I would rate this 9 out of 10 on the gel coat. Very clean sailboat! Trailer is functional, bearings just greased, tires and lights good. Trailer is rusty but very road worthy. Please feel free to contact me.

1975 O'Day Rhodes 19 Daysailer

Chatham, Massachusetts

Make O'Day Rhodes

Model 19 Daysailer

Category Sailboats

1975 O'Day Rhodes 19 Daysailer Hull # 1621 of the venerable Rhodes 19 classic daysailers. Updated standing rigging.  Sails are clean and ready to use. Hinged mast step for easy rigging. Includes trailer. Anchor, handpump. Hull needs polishing. Traditional teak floorboards. Rhodes 19s are popular, easily managed sailers.

O'Day Tempest 1968

Columbia, South Carolina

Model Tempest

Length 23.0

1968 O'Day Tempest. Needs work. No trailer. Has a motor. Photo is for illustration only. Not a photo of the actual boat for sale.

1984 O'Day 34SL

St. Petersburg, Florida

1984 O'Day 34SL ALL OFFERS ARE WELCOMED, OWNER WANTS IT SOLD...     Offered is this 1984 O'Day 34 shallow draft sloop with a Universal M25XP 24hp diesel inboard motor and a 30 gallon aluminum fuel tank. She is a family friendly cruiser ready for day sailing or long distance trips with sleeping arrangements for 5 people, a full marine head and well equipped galley.      Additional features and equipment include the original Batten Main with cover, Harken roller furling, Genoa, Jib, Spinaker, 2 mast mounted winches, Barlow 25 primary winches, all new lines 2015, Quick Set Anchor with 30ft. Chain 250ft anchor line, Spare Danforth anchor, Pedestal steering, Teak Cockpit Table with drink holders, Double life lines, Stern Pulpit with walk-thru rail and folding boarding ladder, Garmin Gps/Plotter/Sounder, Dual Batteries with charger, Edson pedestal steering with Teak drink holder and Teak folding Table, Steering Chain and cables new 2015, New Gauges 2016 (RPM, Volt, Oil, Temp) with a new Plexiglas cover, Rail mounted Aux motor mount, Bimini, Stern boarding ladder and much more.      She ready for day sailing or that next long trip. Come take a look at this 1984 O'Day 34 today.

1985 O Day 192

Sister Bay, Wisconsin

1985 O Day 192 Hull lines and generous house shape show how much room is below, hatch and ports provide ample light.A well balanced sailboat that can sleep four adults in "back-packer" comfort and will trailer easily behind most mid-sized cars.

1980 O' Day O'Day 19

Alexandria, Virginia

Make O' Day

Model O'Day 19

1980 O' Day O'Day 19,19' Foot Day Sailer with small cuddy cabin that could sleep two. Hull is in good shape with some stable blisters in the gel-coat. cushions and life vests for children and adults. Main/Jib. Running rigging for spinaker.Motor is 4-5 yo Torqeedo Travel 1003 with a new battery 10/16. Includes charger.Wet slip at Washington Sailing Marina paid through 3/31/17. $3250

1977 O'Day sailboat

New Lisbon, Wisconsin

Model Sailboat

1977 O'Day sailboat This sailboat is in great condition and will give many enjoyable hours of sailing!  The cabin has plenty of room.  Perfect for enjoying all kinds of waterways.  A kicker motor could easily be added to this boat but is not included. Please call or stop by with any questions you may have.

1976 O'Day 27

Muskegon, Michigan

1976 O'Day 27 The 27' O'Day is a great daysailer that is very easy to single hand and allows you to really enjoy being out on the water. This is a fun boat to single hand as well as take a few friends out on the water and do some coastal cruising. Zephyrus is in average condition for the age and is priced very affordably for a first time boat owner. Don't miss out on a great opportunity to own a pleasure craft that will certainly bring some fun and relaxation to your lifestyle.

27' O'Day sloop - moving away from ocean - must sell soon :(

New York, New York

Model Sloop

Category Cruiser Boats

Aquarius is easy to single hand, is great for day sailing yet sleeps five to six in four bunks (two in the fore-peak, one to two amidships, one on either side of the engine bay that has drop down sides for engine access). She's great for either a beginner or a seasoned sailor. O'Days are very popular, often raced, and there are several internet sites with information, forums and and offering of parts. I've had the pleasure of owning Aquarius for ten years now and I love her. We're relocating and after much procrastinating I realize that the ocean will just be too far way. The previous owners had her in Oyster Bay NY for many years. She is surprisingly fast yet very stable (2,230 lb lead keel) - although not suggested, we've powered through 6'-8' seas with her. She sails very close to the wind, is roomy with loads of storage, and you can stretch out on the 6'-6" cockpit seats with custom cushions (both with lockers beneath) or seat several. There's approximately 6' headroom. She has a 30 horse power Universal Atomic Four engine whereas most boats her size have either 9.9 HP outboards (which cavitate in lumpy water) or 7 to 13 HP diesels. She starts fast, runs clean. Uses about a gallon an hour. These are so popular that new parts are still made for it - even an optional hand crank! Here's one major source of new parts, service and info: moyermarine.com. She has a new jacket side plate from Moyer Marine. There's incredibly easy access to the engine from both sides and the front. There's even an engine "room" light. She has the original 12 gallon main gas tank along with the then optional 6 gallon plastic auxiliary tank (located on a shelf in the port side locker). Aquarius was made just before the cost of oil, gas and related resins sky-rocketed and caused many boat companies to skimp on construction and then to go out of business. Her hull is solid fiberglass - no balsa to worry about, and is about 3/8" thick. The prop is bronze. The prop shaft is bronze with a recent sacrificial zinc. I consider her the best year - 1975 had the best interior layout and has a lead ballasted fin keel with skeg mounted rudder (offering some protection to it). She has a 4' draft and nice freeboard which allows for usually dry sailing and calm guests.. My son worked at West Marine during school which gave us great discounts - she has new lifelines, new lazy jacks on the main boom, new main-sheet, new bronze thru-hull valves and Y-valve for the macerator toilet, new VHF radio, solar powered charger to keep her batteries charged between use, original Loran C, new coil and ignition parts, new water pump impeller, new engine exhaust pipe to the water muffler, new rubber diaphragm on her bilge pump, a cockpit tent in almost new shape, recent 12 volt receptacle, dual batteries with selector and gauge, tiller steering with nice looking new laminated wood tiller, old auto tiller, dual cockpit scuppers, cockpit cushions, anchor, teak and stainless steel swim ladder between the split stainless steel rear pulpit, auto-tiller, loads of storage, two sinks, cabin lights, electric macerator toilet between the fore peak and the main cabin with folding teak doors for privacy, curtains, cabin inclinometer, hanging locker, cockpit "table" (portable, that spans across the seats), storage under all the berths, a 12v hand vacuum, carpeting, a large ice box under a lid in the counter that drains to outside, alcohol stove plus a propane grill that attaches to hang off of the stern. There's a GPS/Depth sounder along with the original one that still works by a light revolving within its face and is entertaining to watch. There's roller furling, a wind vane and radio aerial atop the mast, stainless bow pulpit, a boom vang, a whisker pole for downwind sailing, genoa in reasonable shape, two jibs (one is older and a bit soiled), two mainsails (one also is older and a bit soiled). Two new stainless fishing rod holders, I've several life jackets, am/fm/cd stereo, full safety equipment including fire extinguishers, radar reflector ball, first aide kit, floodlight, Lifesling overboard rescue system, a flare gun, horn, boat hook etc. I can throw in a new medium sized dog life jacket if the buyer needs it. The upholstery is in very good condition. Loads of interior teak in good condition. The former owner gave us the original set of plastic dishes, silverware and ice tongs, and I'll give them to the new owner so they can stay with the boat. What I'm aware of: minor scars from dock battles etc, and a couple of soft deck spots which I was planning on repairing this season. The hardware & connections to the hull have been resealed over the years and should be checked. We had a problem with gunk in the main tank so we had it drained and we were planning on replacing it. We've been running off of the 6 gallon tank which has given us more than enough range. The sink hand pumps aren't working but I've a new electric pump to pressurize the system waiting to be installed (Whale offers refurbishment kits if you'd rather hand pump). The hatch boards are ready for replacement, last year there was minor weeping at the toilet - it may need tightening or a new gasket, and there's some minor rust here and there on the engine. Very little rain water weeps in from the ports - I do a yearly sealing but this year haven't gotten to it yet. She's a pretty dry boat. Aquarius has loads of spare parts including a new small holding tank for the toilet, new deck hardware along with a good-sized used winch for the cabin top to make single handling even easier, new electric water pump to pressurize the water system, new electric bilge pump - all ready to be installed. Obviously I love the boat - we weren't planning on moving from Brooklyn but the house that we've bought was an amazing deal in a historic small town and we realized that's where we want to semi-retire. She's out of the water in Gateway Marina (opposite Floyd Bennett Field) in Brooklyn open to the bay and to the ocean. The marina owes us a launch but it seemed to make sense to allow prospective buyers a look at her bottom. Here's more info: oday.sailboatowners.com, odayowners.com and iheartodays.com/model_oday_27 There was an ad in Craigslist for her but it was put in without my knowledge by a marina service employee. It was taken off. The boat is sold as is, and will need to be picked up or sailed from her location in Gateway Marina, Brooklyn, NY by the new owner. Storage and shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the purchaser. You may see the boat by appointment. She is fairly priced - serious offers only please. 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Sailboat 23 ft. O'Day

Model O'Day

FOR SALE: 1979, 23 ft. O'Day Sailboat. Very good shape and ready to sail. Comes with double axle bunk boat trailer. All 3 sails are in great shape. Retractable keel for easy hauling and getting into shallow areas. Never been in an accident or grounded. Recently updated the electrical system. Comes with marine radio. Has a living cabin area complete with sleeping quarters and kitchenette / dining. Always been in fresh water. Comes with a great running 9.9 horse power Johnson out board motor with electric start. Anchor and line are in great shape.

Sailboat 23 ft. O'Day with trailer

FOR SALE: 1979, 23 ft. O'Day Sailboat and Trailer. Very good shape and ready to sail. Comes with double axle bunk boat trailer. All 3 sails are in great shape. Retractable keel for easy hauling and getting into shallow areas. Never been in an accident or grounded. Recently updated the electrical system on boat and trailer. Comes with marine radio. Has a living cabin area complete with sleeping quarters and kitchenette / dining. Always been in fresh water. Comes with a great running 9.9 horse power Johnson out board motor with electric start. Anchor and line are in great shape.

1984 O'Day 24'

Parlin, New Jersey

Length 24.0

Very good condition, well maintained O'Day sail boat. New roller furling and Genoa, 2003 9.9 Honda Outboard with alternator and heavy duty engine mount. Auto bilge pump,cooler, new fully functional head.VHF radio, auto helm (tiller), map GPS navigation and interior lights Lots of other items included, please ask for additional details. Really great boat ready to sail, needs nothing! Boat is located at Morgan Marina.

O'Day Daysailer II 17' - thoroughly upgraded and ready to sail !

Lincolnville, Maine

A very popular O'Day Daysailer II 17 feet in very good conditions. All standing rigging (both shrouds and forestay) has been upgraded to the stronger 1/8" wire 1x19 - 316SS. Mast step (which isn't reliable in the original setting) has been rebuilt as well to withstand a stronger wind. Brand-new stronger halyards installed. Sails are in excellent conditions, not the slightest damage of the cloth. This boat has internal buoyancy chambers and she won't sink even if a cockpit is full of water (not recommended). She also has a self-bailing cockpit which works well. Will take an outboard up to 4 hp (that's what I used, at least).Comes with a nice trailer, may be rigged and launched in 15 min. Ready to sail today !If you don't know this boat, check Google for a complete information. She also comes with a thick manual for your winter reading.

1986 O'Day Sloop

Private Seller (703) 255-9325 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1986 O'Day Sloop, 1986 O'Day 23 ft. Daysailer. Hull and sails (main and jib) in good condition. Reliable Tohatsu 5 hp out-board, propane stove, head, pressure sink, Hood jib furler, 2 ft. fixed lead keel plus 2 ft. drop-down.Handles beautifully. Docked in wet slip at WashingtonSailing Marina (right on the Potomac River next to theNational Airport). Slip is transferable. Lots of fun to own. PRICE JUST REDUCED! - $4,500. 7032559325 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

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Is this 16' Daysailer worth the time?

• Thread starter LandLockedNewf
• Start date Aug 7, 2013
• Oday Owner Forums
• Day Sailers

LandLockedNewf

Hi All, I was recently given a 16' O'Day Daysailer. My brother's in-laws bought it and the trailer about 10 years ago and it's been in storage ever since. As the pictures show, it's in desperate need of some fibreglass and wood work (and soap!). The hull number is 1985, class 249. As far as I can tell I've got most of the major bits and pieces. The mast, boom, daggerboard and rudder. I've got the sails but they were just stored in a garbage bag, and I've yet to give those a good inspection. Structurally, the hull looks to be in pretty good shape. There's some stress cracks around the opening to the cuddy. There's going to be some fibreglass work to do. I think the 'gelcoat' (I'm not even sure if it's gel coat or just multiple layers of paint) on the hull will have to me all sanded down and new gel coat applied. All the interior wood will have to be redone. I read that extra floatation was added to later models of these boats to make them easier to right after capsizing. I'm a bit concerned when I look at most pictures of Daysailers and see the fibreglass bench seats. Is there additional floatation under there and should that be a concern to me. If I wanted to get a little outboard motor to put on this, any suggestions as to the size and type of motor. I'm wondering, when you guys look at this, what would be your main concerns or recommendations? Do you think it's worth the time? I'm in no big rush to get it on the water, I'm approaching it more as a nice project to keep me out of the wife's hair! Although I've grown up around boats, I've never sailed but the idea really appeals to me... especially after watching some of the YouYube videos people have posted. It just looks like too much fun. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks  

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Looks like your finished project will be just like the axe I have that belonged to Abraham Lincoln. Except for 2 new heads and 3 new handles it's the same axe!  

First of all, the fiberglass will be fine. Nearly indestructible. The gelcoat might be a different story, but polyurethane paint can fix that. You'll be looking at a lot of wood work, which is cool, because you can upgrade all that ugly painted plywood to something nicer, maybe sapele. And the coamings can be brand new mahogany, with beautiful brightwork. You're probably going to need new sails, but there are plenty of Daysailers out there, so sails are probably reasonable, and about $1100. As for a motor, anything gas will push that along fine. You might want to go with the 2.5hp Lehr for propane. Or the little Honda 2hp air cooled, if you don't mind that it's noisy. Or the 2.5hp 4stroke Tohatsu/Nissan/Mercury. Or get really spendy with a Torqeedo. They are popping up all around our marina, and folks seem to love them. Have even spotted Troqeedos on a Precsion 21 and Com-Pac 19. If you want to restore a boat, go for it. Just expect it to be time consuming and expensive. But time-wise, you've got the right idea: you don't much care when you've got it finished, so you can take all kinds of time to do it right. Brian  

What jimmyb said. I remember talking to a kayaking friend once, who used to do sailboat reviews in Wooden Boat magazine. I told him I wanted to build a sailboat (at the time, I was very enamored of the Stevenson Super Skipjack.) He asked me, "Do you want to build a boat, or do you want to sail?" HIs reasoning is that if you're trying to build a boat to get into sailing cheap, then you should go find an inexpensive used boat with minimal needs (as much as "inexpensive" and "minimal needs" have an inverse relationship...) and then go sailing. But if you're into building boats more than sailing, then, build a boat. As jimmyb points out, if you're into restoring boats, enjoy yourself, it can be a very rewarding experience. But if you're into sailing, pass on that Daysailer. Brian  

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Well, the only thing I'll add at this time is that Hull# 1985 CLass# 249 would be a 1959 or maybe 1960 DAY SAILER. In other words, built during the first or second year of production....... fixed up, she is worth something! Fixed only enough to go sailing.... she is still priceless to you. If you were to lose interest....... an ad on the Day Sailer Class Web Site will bring many inquiries.... www.daysailer.org The early boats had wooden seats and you may notice that the sides of the cockpit extend to the hull bottom, unlike later boats.... that area contains the foam and was meant to trap air as well for flotation, one concern might be the hatch cut into the section under the after deck, but that could be resealed or maybe a watertight hatch fitted. I have added a few pictures of 1958-9 models to help explain what I'm refering to. The seats on the later DS I boats did have flotation foam under them, but they did not have the foam under the side decks like the 1958-9 models. The Day Sailer II model (introduced 1971) has the closeable cuddy and molded-in cockpit that is "self-bailing" these changes were made to allow much easier self-rescue from a capsize, the DS I may be harder to recover fro ma capsize, but that would not stop me from owning one! There is plenty of flotation in even the early DS I to float the boat and ocupants, although check to be sure it isn't waterlogged.... if so, replacing hte foam is a good idea (just not easy to do!) Installing inspection ports that can be sealed to allow access to those under-deck areas wil lhelp to dry out any dampness. The best way to recover from a capsize is to not go over in the first place. When sailing the DS I, it is a good idea to only use the mainsail if it is windy, the boat will sail fine without the jib (just raise the centerboard a bit to balance the sail area to the postion of hte CB), also; ALWAYS hold the mainsheet in your hand while sailing! Yo ucan use a camcleat to hold the tension, but keep the sheet in hand ALWAYS... that way you can let the sail out quickly if a gust hits and prevent a capsize. Sitting on the windward (high) side while sailing keeps these boats up and a tiller extension is a great help.  

Jack's Boat, Old & Retored It's definitely worth it if you have the time.We restored an Oday wildfire about the same size, but it takes some time & ingenuity.:dance:  

is it sailable right now? are all the parts and pieces there, rudder, rigging and sails? sailing a small boat is a lot of fun, and if you can work on it a bit at a time while you get some time sailing with it also, then its worth it. but if you have to spend $1000-2000 and a years labor on it before its usable, then NO..... 'cuz you can buy a fixer upper about that size that is ready to sail for that price.... and never underestimate the cost that it will require to get the boat in the condition you would like it to be, or the time, because even small boats are voraciously hungry for both...  

tricyclerob

"and never underestimate the cost that it will require to get the boat in the condition you would like it to be, or the time, because even small boats are voraciously hungry for both..."[/QUOTE] Truer words were never spoken. That being said, you can spend a lot making her as close to "perfect" as possible, or spend the minumum to make it useable and safe. Many parts of the "safe" you may have to do the same things regardless of the condition. The big thing is, You have to enjoy the process of resurection. I spent waaay too much restoring a 1970 O'Day Mariner, but I fell in love with her "at first sight" and really enjoyed doing the work. So to me it was worth it but I can't stress you have to "enjoy the work" - too much. Before and after. robj p.s. How do you make a $600 boat worth $3000? Spend $6000 on it!  

"Is it worth the time?" I just bought a $600 1973 29-foot sailboat. Paid $1,000 to have it hauled to my home. The hull and deck are solid. The hardware and rigging were recent and good quality. The sails were still crisp. It came with quality stands. The inside needs to be redone. In fact, the previous owner started redoing it and had most things disassembled before sadly dying. Since it cannot be sailed at the moment, the price was very low. I enjoy the maintenance and refurbishing portion of ownership as much as I enjoy sailing. A friend looked at the boat and said it needs "a lot of work". She was looking at the interior which in my opinion can remain very spartan for a long time as long as the hull, deck, and rigging are functional and to spec. But her comment reflected her concept of what was important. Many people will discourage you if the boat does not look sailable. You get to choose whether you want to make it safe and sailable (not too costly if the hull, deck, and rigging are in decent shape) or whether you want to do a full restoration (very expensive often with little payback). From your pictures, you will probably need to replace the wooden benches. It is not a difficult task if you have any woodworking and epoxy/fiberglass skills. Styrofoam blocks can be used for added floatation under the seats. Attach the blocks to the underside of the seats, not the floor of the cockpit so they won't absorb water. Do things in small steps. Don't try to redesign the boat but do make incremental changes that make sense since technology and materials have changed since this boat was designed. I think it would make a fun project and have some "historical" value since it is an early hull number.  

First, I'd point the trailer into the wind, rig the mast and sails and confirm that everything was there and mechanically worked (rudder and center board solid). If so, hose it out, spend 15 minutes cobbling together some sort of seat, and I would take it to a local safe spot on a light air day and try her out near shore. Then, if I liked it at all, I go after tier 1 projects. New seats. Sail repairs and a light cleaning (some stains are permanent and removing them can destroy an old sail). Any repairs to the rigging and such that became evident. Let a sailor look at it and tell you what matters for safety; there are many things that would be nice but 90% are cosmetic. Finally, if the above is all fun and a second sail is good, figure out the winter projects. Beats watching TV. Worry about a motor in the spring or in a year. Sail a place where it is not needed (there will be other no-motor trailer boats. I sailed my first boat (16') for 8 years with no motor.  

what thinwater said  

Like Thinwater suggested, rig the mast, sure all the parts are there, same for rudder, etc.. New lines will probably be needed as the old ones, are well, old. You don't want to get out somewhere and find out the lines looked good but snapped with strain. Same with the rigging which can be a safety issue. You really don't want the mast coming down on your head. Check the stays for "meat-hooks", strands of the wire sticking out. If you find that, the rigging really should be replaced. D+R Marine has tons of parts for O'Days with reasonable prices, and Rudy is a great guy to deal with. http://www.drmarine.com It looks like the floors are plenty good enough for patterns, so your cost there would be a sheet of plywood and some paint, as long as the stringers are solid enough to screw to. Same for the seats. If you are not looking to "restore", nothing says you couldn't use plwood with some limber holes for drainage for the seats as well. That, and a gallon of paint would go a long way. [Google "house paint for boats" if money is an issue] As far as the appearence of the hull, if it's been painted I would not worry about trying to remove old paint and re-gelcoating, just sand, primer and repaint. If it's not been painted, it's pretty amazing how well old gelcoat can be restored. I think way too many jump right to paint when there's plenty of life left in the gelcoat. There's a bunch of discussions of this in the "Ask All Sailors" forum. If you do the minimal, seats, floor, paint and general clean-up, and decide it's not for you, it would make her much more sale-able so you would probably get most of your money back. It's looks like a very do-able project to me. robj  

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