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1986 O'Day 31

Stamford, Connecticut

Make O'Day

Category Sloop Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

1986 O'Day 31 The SILVER HEELS, a 1986 model, is a nicely-kept & equipped example of the O'DAY 31. This was a very successful design as produced from 1985 through 1988 with 150 being built. Fast & with a very effective interior layout, the O'DAY 31's "scoop" transom was also a big feature improvement over her competitors of that era. With the O'DAY 31 being noted for "Performance Cruising" capabilities, the SILVER HEELS features a 2006 NORTH SAILS Main & Genoa, HOOD roller-furling, an Asymmetrical Spinnaker, MARTEC folding prop, full Navigation & Performance electronics & an Autopilot and a Dodger & Awning. The self-tailing 2) speed winches, adjustable genoa cars from the Cockpit & upgraded mainsheet traveler system are all desirable enhancements. The custom FAIRCLOUGH canvas winter cover is included as well. Her Owners have also been diligent in the overall maintenance of the yacht as a review of the Listing will reveal. The SILVER HEELS is offered for brokerage sale this Spring as the Owners have moved up to a larger sailboat .. by the same Manufacturer too .. as their O'DAY 31 provided exemplary service to this Family for the past six years! This is a nice, ready-to-go package and, in this size & price range, "hard to beat". Viewings are certain encouraged if this is an appealing concept!

Edgewater, Maryland

1986 O'Day 31 The O'Day 31 is an exceptionally spacious family cruising boat which combines excellent performance with first rate amenities. "Ruff Life" has received the best of care and continual upgrading from her original owner. Recommended to those who seek good value in a well maintained contemporary family cruising boat in turn key condition. BRISTOL CONDITION! BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED! EASY TO HANDLE WEEKEND CRUISER! READY TO SAIL!

Fredericksburg, Virginia

1986 O'Day 31,This isnt just a boat, shes the newest member of your family! Over the course of the last 5 years Ruff Life has taught her current owners how to be sailors. They love everything about how she sails so much that they are staying in the ODay family and moving up to a larger version to accommodate their growing family. Ruff Life hails from Ann Arbor, MI originally but her current owners sail her on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. She enjoys winds from 10-15 knots and will give you a gentle heel for a relaxing sail. Looking for a bit more adventure, she has taken on 20-25 knots which allow you to hang off the side and get your toes in the water! Her current family loves her ability to sail briskly under only the 155% genoa while resting the mainsail and maintaining plenty of cruising speed. Her cabin is nicely arranged, very large, and welcoming. She is equipped with an abundance of storage. Throughout their time together, the current owners have maintained her and updated / upgraded many parts to include a new dodger, new life lines, new headstay and new jib reefing configuration, new LED lights throughout, new portlights, custom mattress topper for the v-berth, and several layers of new bottom paint. The auxiliary power has been meticulously maintained and updated with a new alternator, new water pump, new heat exchanger, new starter, rebuilt raw water pump, rebuilt injector pump, and rebuilt transmission. Nothing has been neglected or forgotten on this lady. This isnt just a boat sale to the current owners, this is an adoption of one of their favorite members of the family! See more of their family adventures over the last 5 years here : https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/rufflife31 $24900

1980 O' Day O'Day 19

Alexandria, Virginia

Make O' Day

Model O'Day 19

Category Daysailer Sailboats

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

1985 O'Day Oday 31

Edenton, North Carolina

Private Seller (252) 426-9676 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 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 1985 O'Day Oday 31,Complete refit in 2007. Our Sailboat is in very good condition. To be excellent she needs a spring cleaning, and some out side teak attention.Dimensions LOA 31 Beam 10'9" Displacement 10000Draft 5'3 Bridge Clearance 44 Ballast 3800Engines Engine: Universal Engine HP: 14 Engine M18Cruising Speed:5.5 Max Speed 6.5 $21500.00, 2524269676 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

Oriental, North Carolina

1985 O'Day A beautiful example of a 1985 O'Day 31. Well equipped for cruising and just had fresh bottom paint applied this Spring. Good sail inventory and well laid out interior with many upgrades. Currently in the water and ready to cruise.

32' 1987 O'Day 322

Baltimore, Maryland

Please contact boat owner Jay at 443-854-0614. 32’ O’Day 322 Sailboat Current asking price 31,500 Location BaltimoreMiddle River The O’Day 322 has a wide open layout with headroom of 6’ or more extending into the forward cabin. The spacious arrangement features a “disappearing” section of the forward bulkhead which opens up the boat’s interior to the bow for a bright, airy feeling. The modern interior is teak with holly sole and Formica counter tops. There is abundant shelving and ample storage spaces. The drop-leaf table seats up to 6, folding to allow a double berth in the main cabin. There are 2 private, fully enclosed double berth staterooms one forward and the other aft of the companionway ladder. Each stateroom has a hanging locker and storage drawers as well as individual fans and lighting. All interior upholstery has been recently replaced with Teflon treated, non-stain fabric. The recently replaced head is aft on the port side with vanity, hamper, head, shower and shelf storage. Ample windows, opening ports and skylights are provided. Exterior windows have recently been replaced and are leak free. Her galley is well equipped with a 2 burner Tasco propane stove with oven, double stainless steel sinks, hot and cold pressure water and plenty of counter and storage space. The aluminum spar is stepped on deck with stainless steel wire standing rigging, manual boom vang, CDI roller furling genoa and Dutchman, fully battened main. Wheel steering with all controls and running rigging with self-tailing winches leading to the cockpit, make for easy handling. Equipped with a lead, shoal draft, wing keel, windward sailing is more efficient than a conventional fin keel and “hobby horsing” is minimized. The shallow 4’2” draft makes this boat ideal for Bay cruising. The craft is supplied with stainless steel bow and stern pulpits with side stanchions and double life lines, bimini, stern step-tail with swim ladder and Fortress anchor with chain and rode. Powered by an 18 Hp, Yanmar 2GMF diesel, this craft is a versatile cruiser. Specifications Builder O’Day Year 1987 Model 322 Rig Sloop LOA 32’ LWL 26’8” Beam 10’8” Displ 10,250 Draft 4’2” Ballast 3,850 Fresh water tankage 60 gal Fuel 19 gal Holding tank 16 gal Ice box 5 cu. Ft. Engine 18 HP Yanmar 2GM diesel

1985 O'Day 26 SL

Tampa, Florida

1985 O'Day 26 SL. 1985 O'Day 26 Sailboat in great condition- Hull Type - Keel and Center Board- Rig Type - Masthead Sloop.. LOA - 25.67'- LWL - 21.58'- Beam - 8'. Draft Minimum - 2.3'- Draft Maximum - 6.00' with Board Down.. Disp - 4800 Pounds- Ballast - 1850 Pounds.. RIG DIMENSIONS- I - 30.00'- J - 10.25'- P - 25.00'- E - 10.00'.. SA Fore - 153.75 ft2- SA Main - 125.00 ft2- Listed SA - 279ft2- SA and Disp - 15.72- Forestay Len - 31.70'.. Copy of the Original Operating and Rigging instructions.- Purchased the Sailboat as a Starter and was very happy with it.. Sailed this Boat almost every Weekend- Currently Anchored at Tampa Bay Marina near Westshore Mall- Cleaned the bottom personally every Month.. All Safety Equipment Includes.- - Flares and Flare Gun- - Fire Extinguisher- - One Type-IV and five Type-II Vests- - Whistles- - 1 Pair of Binoculars- - First-Aid Kit.. Simrad TP-10 Tiller Auto-Pilot worth $439.00 with Instructions Manual- Garmin GPS Map with Transducer 546S worth $750.00. 4 Speaker Stereo System Radio SD Card USB Port Auxiliary Ports with replacement Warranty- 2 Marine Speakers within and 2 outside.. New Bimini top worth $300.00- New Main-Sail cover worth $250.00- Battened Main Sail with Lazy Jacks- New Genoa worth $700.00- Pro-Furl - Roller Furling worth $1500.00- 1 House Battery worth $300.00- 1 Motor Battery - both around 6 Months old and under Warranty.. 15 Horsepower 2-Stroke Outboard Mercury with both Electric and Manual Start- Auto Bilge Pump.. Marine Head with a Macerator Pump and 10.0 Gallon of Water Holding tank- 16.0 Gallon of Fresh Water Holding tank- 2 Pump Faucets with 1 in Head and the other in Dinette Sink.. Built-in large Cooler on countertop- 1 small Outside Cooler underneath the Pilot Seating area- Bow Anchor Locker with Danforth- 10 foot long of a Chain plus a 175 foot long Rope- Stern Danforth stored on the spacious Transom with 30 foot long Rope.. All Cushions and Settees in perfect conditions- Sleeps 6 - V-Berth sleeps 2 Main Salon Couch opens into bed for 2 plus 2 individual sleeping areas- Bumpers and extra Docking Rope.. This is a must see Sailboat and everything works well- Serious inquiries only. This Vessel is currently located in Lakeland FL.- Qualified Buyers may be eligible for Financing Nationwide Shipping and Extended Warranties.

2008 Starcraft 2000 Limited I/O

Gainesville, Florida

Private Seller (352) 214-5796 Photos Videos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 var isChrome = false; var num_vids = 1; var ad_id = '625005'; var dealer_id = '0'; var dealer_url = ''; var videodata = [ {id: '',url: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3AXEhZyPEI',title: '2008 Starcraft 2000 Limited I/O in Gainesville, FL',type: 'Embedded Video',thumb: 'http://img.youtube.com/vi/g3AXEhZyPEI/default.jpg',postdate: 'Dec-31-1969'}]; 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 2008 Starcraft 2000 Limited I/O,2008 Starcraft deck boat, model 2000 Limited I/O, and matching trailer. It's great for a day of scalloping, fishing, tubing, or just cruising. This deckboat seats 12 and can haul a$$ with its 260HP Mercruiser 5.0 liter Alpha One V-8 engine. Wait till you see the huge swim platform with 4 rung ladder. Comes with two live wells, cooler, tow hook, ski locker, sink, two anchors, bow and stern ladders, rod holders, new Sirius and iPhone compatible Clarion stereo, Humminbird GPS/fish finder, snap-in carpet, bimini top and much more. Receives routine maintenance and is in great shape. Please call or email! $16999, 3522145796 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1999 Campion Explorer 552-I/O

Alton Bay, New Hampshire

Private Seller (860) 919-7923 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18 Photo 19 Photo 20 Photo 21 Photo 22 Photo 23 Photo 24 Photo 25 Photo 26 Photo 27 Photo 28 Photo 29 Photo 30 Photo 31 Photo 32 Photo 33 Photo 34 Photo 35 Photo 36 Photo 37 Photo 38 Photo 39 Photo 40 Photo 41 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 1999 Campion Explorer 552-I/O,This is the cleanest, most well kept boat you will ever find - hands down. The only owner of this boat, has kept each part of this boat maintained impeccably. Fresh Water boat only on Lake Winnepesaukee in NH. Stored indoors all winter. Cuddy Cabin, Walk around Bow. Bimini is fully encloseable and three years old. Seats are NOT torn. Hull has never been damaged. EZ-ON Bottom Coating by Natural Marine applied every year-this is NOT a bottom paint. Comes with: 2365 Raytheon Depth/Fish Finder, Raytheon 45 VHF Ship to shore Radio, 2008 6 HP Yamaha F6MLH Trolling Motor with new Carburetor in 2014. Storage Canvas included. Trailer barely used-immaculate condition. Life Jackets, Fire Extinguisher, Paddle and other safety equipment included. Boat is currently docked at Lake Winnepesaukee until September, then it will be located indoors in CT. $12200, 8609197923 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1999 Four Winns 238 Vista I/O

Miami, Florida

Private Seller (786) 365-4043 Photos Videos var isChrome = false; var num_vids = 1; var ad_id = '607422'; var dealer_id = '0'; var dealer_url = ''; var videodata = [ {id: '',url: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCpCWg7J7DE',title: '1999 Four Winns 238 Vista I/O in Miami, FL',type: 'Embedded Video',thumb: 'http://img.youtube.com/vi/OCpCWg7J7DE/default.jpg',postdate: 'Dec-31-1969'}]; 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 1999 Four Winns 238 Vista I/O,NADA price goes for 19000 with all the extras installed.For sale my 1999 Four Winns Vista Cruiser, it measures 24 feet long and 8 feet wide, comes with Four Winns trailer with 4 new tires, spare tire is also brand new and never used.It is powered by a Volvo Penta 5.7L GS with 270 HP that makes the boat plane at around 40 MPH loaded with gear and 4-6 people, motor has only 235 hours. I recently installed new starter, water pump and impellers and carburation kit, the motor roars with just a turn of the key, motor is fully serviced for the running year.In the engine room you will also find a new 3 bank Battery Charger, has bilge pumps fully functional, fresh water tank and blowers.The hull is super heavy, solid with no soft spots.The interior was recently done, no odors, floor carpet very clean and fresh, has full berth that converts into a table, microwave, ice box cooler, sink, full head with porta potti, sink, shower and mirror, very clean and in excellent working condition.I installed a Clarion last generation sound system with 2 Clarion speakers on the cabin and 2 Bose marine speakers on the cockpit.Has brand new Standard Horizon VHF radio with remote station, there is also a 3000W power inverter installed and much much more...All electrical wiring was recently replaced and reinstalled.I also have a Golight remote controlled searchlight.Boat has full enclosures, also have cockpit covers and I will include the bottom liner in case you want to store it on the water and like your bottom clean,there are 4 rod holders and some cup holders along the cockpit,also courtesy lights in cockpit and cabin.I will drop in the package a portable Live well with all hoses and connectors.This is a MUST see boat, it has been my baby for a while but Im ready to go for a 30+ footer now.This is the ONLY boat in the market today in really turn key condition.Asking $15000Call or text 7863654043 $15000, 7863654043 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

2008 SEA RAY 280 SUNDANCER, LOADED, TWIN 4.3L FUEL INJECTED 220HP I/O'S

East Haven, Connecticut

Make Sea Ray

Model 280 Sundancer

Category Cruiser Boats

Length 31.1

Best Offer Available2008 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer Top Line InformationYear:2008VIN:SERT2109A808Make:Sea RayModel:280 SundancerCondition:Pre-OwnedHull:FiberglassLength:31.1 ftExterior:WhiteInterior:WhiteEngine:2008 Mercury Twin 4.3L 220HP Fuel Injected Twin inboard/outboard 440 HPDescription ~~YOU ARE VIEWING A 2008 SEA RAY 280 SUNDANCER EXPRESS CRUISER BOAT BEING SOLD ON CONSIGNMENT BY DIAMOND MARINE OF CONNECTICUT. THIS SUPER CLEAN PACKAGE IS IN NEW CONDITION AND HAS NEVER SUSTAINED ANY TYPE OF PRIOR DAMAGE AND HAS NO PRESENT DAMAGE. THE BOAT IS POWERED WITH TWIN 220 HORSEPOWER 4.3 LITER FUEL-INJECTED MERCRUISER STERN DRIVES EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL PROPS AND VALID MECRUISER WARRANTY TILL 5/59/2016. THIS PACKAGE HAS ONLY XXX ORIGINAL HOURS AND RUNS OUT GREAT. THE COMPLETE PACKAGE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND MAINTAINED BY OUR CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS OVER THE YEARS AND ALL SYSTEM FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE HULL IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND IS FREE OF ANY DESCRIBALBE SCRATCHES, CRACKS OR ABRASIONS. THE INTERIOR CABIN AND COCKPIT ARE ALSO IN GREAT CONDITION AND HAVE NO TEARS, RIPS, STAINS OR SOILING. THE PACKAGE IS NICELY EQUIPPED WITH ALL THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT WHICH INCLUDE AIR CONDITIONING/ HEAT, HOT WATER HEATER, C-90 RAYMARINE COLOR GPS, NAVMAN TRACKER 5600, RADAR, NORTH STAR MARINE VHF RADIO, LG FLAT SCREEN TELEVISION W/ DVD PLAYER, CLARION AM-FM CD STEREO SYSTEM W/ CD CHANGER AND HELM REMOTE, TILT WHEEL, FULL TRANSOM SWIM PLATFORM, WALK-THRU WINDSHIELD, COCKPIT TABLE, COCKPIT SINK, POWER ENGINE HATCH, REMOTE SPOTLIGHT, MICROWAVE OVEN, REFRIGERATOR , MARINE HEAD/SHOWER, TRANSOM HOT/COLD SHOWER, AUTOMATIC FIRE EXSTIGUISHING SYSTEM , WINDLASS ANCHOR, FULL CANVAS WITH ENCLOSURE, ALL MANUALS AND MUCH MORE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SUPER CLEAN QUALITY CRUISER, THAN DO NOT MISS THIS ONE. THE CUSTOMER IS DONE WITH THE BOAT FOR THE SEASON AND THE BOAT IS CURRENTLY BEING STORED HERE AT DIAMOND MARINE AND IS FOR SALE. LOCAL TRADE-INS ARE WELCOME, FINANCING IS AVAILABLE AND A SURVEY CAN BE ACCOMMODATED AT BUYERS EXPENCE, PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS BY EMAIL OR PHONE AT 203 466-3584 AND ASK FOR MARK OR KARL. THANK YOU, DIAMOND MARINE At our dealership we work very hard to accurately describe our items through text descriptions and elaborate photos. When you purchase a pre-owned item it is not a new. Any used item can have normal wear and blemishes. Before placing a bid please read the descriptions thoroughly and view all pictures. If you do not see it in the text or pictures, do not assume it comes with the item. Call if you have questions at 203 466-5384 and ask for Mark or Karl.About Us Diamond Marine is located in North Eastern United States, we have been awarded the Top Seller award by Ebay Motors for the past two years. We are family owned and have been in business for over 33 years. Diamond Marine is a member Better Business Bureau, Connecticut Marine Traders Association and a Marine Industry Certified Dealership. We have an impeccable reputation in the marine industry. Diamond Marine is a leader in the remarketing of pre-owned boats internationally as well as within the United States. If a new boat is what you are looking for Diamond Marine is the exclusive dealer for Steiger Craft Pilothouse and Center Console fishing boats. We are also the largest boat trailer dealer in the United States with a tremendous inventory ready for immediate delivery. We have a full service department with factory trained technicians to provide service on all types of boats and marine engines specializing in Yamaha and Suzuki outboard motors as well as all I/Os. We do repowers locally as well as selling small outboards with shipping around the country available. Our 44, 0000 square foot, one acre heated indoor showroom provides a boat show atmosphere that is open six days a week year round. Their are always knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions you my have. Ebay and the internet has been a very successful method of advertising our high quality boats and trailers. We specialize in the coordination of international and domestic shipping. We are located 90 miles north of one of the largest ports on the East Coast (Port Newark). This enables us to provide very competitive prices on ground transportation to and from the ports. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us either by phone at 1-203-466-5384 or by email at [email protected] , ask for Karl or Mark.Additional Photos* * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * ** * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * *Phone: 203 466-5384 Boat InformationSpecificationsDry Weight:Draft:Beam:863039 in9.5 ftEngineFuel Type:GasTrailerYear:0 Included Standard EquipmentInteriorInterior in excellent conditionExteriorExterior in excellent conditionBoatAir ConditioningBimini TopCompassDepth FinderDry StorageGPSHeating SystemNavigation LightsRefrigeratorStereoTVToilet Hours of OperationMon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun: 9a - 5p9a - 5p9a - 5p9a - 5p9a - 5p9a - 3pClosed Warranty TermsNotice to Bidders: All items sold by Diamond Marine are owned by Diamond Marine and not brokered (unless otherwise stated). We put our name and reputation on the line, on every sale. Which is why we go through each boat so thoroughly and have kept a 100% positive rating over hundreds and hundreds of boat sales over many years.Payment Types:Certified Funds and Institutional FinancingFees:Diamond Marine collects a processing fee of $189.00 for boat packages and $99 for trailers, which is added to the winning bid if items are picked up in person with no overnight mailings required. A $249.00 processing fee is added to all other domestic and international boat package transactions because of the added time to coordinate shipping , proper documentation and secured mailings (DHL & FEDEX). SALES TAX Diamond Marine collects Connecticut sales tax from Connecticut residents. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the item will be registered.TEMPORARY TRANSPORT PLATES For residents of the United States, we can provide a CT DMV 30 day temporary transit plate for your trailer, issued right here at Diamond Marine. For non-residents of the United States the cost is $20 but must be obtained at the local Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle office ( approx. 10 miles away) during their hours of operation. Terms:PAYMENT TERMS A winning bidder is required to contact us and give a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the closing of auction to secure the item. Buyer agrees to pay balance due ( plus applicable fees and taxes) within 5 days of the close of auction unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the item. If terms are not met by buyer Diamond Marine reserves the right to cancel deal and relist the item.PAYMENT METHODS Deposits can be made in form of Cash in person, bank to bank Wire Transfer, Certified Check, paypal or credit card. We accept full payment by cash in person, bank to bank wire transfer, certified check or bank financing we do not accept paypal or credit cards for full payment. SHIPPING AND STORAGE TERMS The buyer is responsible for all shipping, storage and loading charges. We will assist all buyers with finding competitive shipping companies. Storage will accrue after 10 days at a rate of $10 per days after the end of auction. Forklift service and customized crating will be charged at a rate of $85.00 an hour. We assume no responsibility which may occur after item leaves our premises. Diamond Marine650 Coe AvenueEast Haven, Connecticut 06512Phone: 203 466-5384 ©2003-2015AutoRevo- All Rights Reserved Dealer Websites and eBay Templates Powered by AutoRevo

1993 Sea Ray 310 Sun Sport

Clayville, New York

Model 310 Sun Sport

Category Express Cruisers

Posted 2 Weeks Ago

According to the seller, this unit is in good condition with everything working as it should. We encourage all inquiries and questions relating to its present condition, the accuracy of details including but not limited to its location, engine hours, service history, listing status and features. Stock #387927 A great lake boat that has been maintained and is ready to take cruising this Spring You have found a great freshwater 1993 Sea Ray 310 SS, a vessel designed for discerning boaters who appreciate both style and functionality. This beauty comes paired with a sturdy 3-axle trailer, offering convenience and mobility for your aquatic adventures. Powered by twin Mercruiser engines with I/O drives, this Sea Ray promises exhilarating performance on the water. Experience the ultimate in comfort and versatility with the full camper canvas, allowing you to extend your boating season and enjoy the outdoors in any weather condition. The spacious and inviting U-shaped convertible dinette comfortably accommodates six guests, providing the perfect setting for memorable gatherings and leisurely meals on board. When the day's activities wind down, the dinette converts into a full-size bed for two, ensuring a restful night's sleep under the starlit sky. Embark on your next maritime adventure in style with the 1993 Sea Ray 31SS, where timeless design meets uncompromising performance on the open water. Don't wait too long to arrange a showing or make an offer prior to traveling to see it. This unit in this condition will sell fast! Reason for selling is sellers are done with boating for now.

2017 COBALT BOATS R5

Request Price

O'Fallon, Missouri

Make COBALT BOATS

Category Bowrider Boats

2017 COBALT BOATS R5 2017 Cobalt Boats R5 Location: Dri-Port Marine Mercruiser 6.2 MPI 350 HP w/Bravo 3Color: White/Red; Features Include- Full Mooring Cover, Premium Bimini Top, Dual Battery Switch, Stainless Docking Lights, Sea Grass Floor Covering, Aft Walk-Thru Sea Grass Flooring, Premium Sound w/Transom Speakers & Remote, LED Interior Accent Lighting, LED Swim Platform Lighting and Sport Graphics w/Edge Stripe.Attention, perfectionists. This one is for you. Let us introduce you to the Cobalt R5. No matter the activity of the day, the Cobalt R5 steps up to the plate bringing class and style. At first glance, its exterior profile will catch the eyes of all around. Sleek. Powerful. Aggressive. Notice the graphics bold, vibrant. But lets not be materialistic here. This legendary ride is worth noting: infectious. That is the word we would use so infectious that with just one nudge of the wheel and a tight turn, you will be hooked to its smooth nature. With all the luxury interior appointments that one would expect from a Cobalt, the inside speaks of timeless good taste. The transom is walk-thru, of course. The back-rest is convertible, and the space forward is wide and wider still, followed with yacht-esque wraparound seating. This seating configuration, by the way, belongs only to Cobalt in boats of the R5's size. The twice-wide passenger seat forward makes the cockpit even more flexible in its service of a good time. A console door, elegant in its Makassar grain look and crafted vinyl, opens to a head larger above and all-around than any other boat in the class. The helm gleams in hand craftsmanship, in oil rubbed ebony Makassar trim and duotone aluminum dash panels and switches of stainless steel and five-inch digital gauges with multi-function readouts and, over all, a form-fitted eyebrow in everlasting vinyl. The wheel wraps in leather: one of the most time-honored of Cobalt traditions, this masterpiece of a steering wheel. Our owners have always insisted on comfort and convenience and accessibility -- "ergonomics" to our designers -- and so the R5's armrests and footrests and controls and cupholders and every last little amenity aboard arrives with a form and a function just too ergo for words. And one more name to drop: the Rockford Fosgate stereo, optimized and ready, as we say, to crank. Need we say more?SpecificationsLength Overall w/Swim Platform: 25 ft. 8 in. (7.82 m)Beam: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)Interior Cockpit Width: 95 in. (2.41 m)Deadrise at Transom: 21 deg.Fuel Capacity: 50 gal. (189 L)Freshwater Capacity: 10 gal. (38 L)Bridge Clearance w/o Bimini: 64 in. (1.63 m)Bridge Clearance w/Bimini: 91 in. (2.31 m)Bridge Clearance w/Arch or Tower: 98 in. (2.49

298 Sport Cruiser Miami Beach Edition by Cruiser Yachts

Key Biscayne, Florida

Make 298 Sport Cruiser Bow Rider Miami Beach Edition By Cruiser Yachts

I Purchased my 30' Brand New Sport Cruiser 298 South beach Edition and got delivery May 1st of this year. The Boat has 380 Horse Power V8 Supercharge mercury engine and only 24 hours on the engine with original MSRP $138,900. The Boat is dry stored in Miami, Florida and has 10 year hull and 5 year engine warranty. The Boat is titles in Montana and buyer has the option to buy the LLC to be able to save to registration taxes. please call me with any questions you might have (310) 600-0636. Please see information below regarding this boat by the manufacturer. The Boat tested is with the V6 Engine and less HP, my boat is customized with MAG 8.2L V8 Engine 380HP. Brief SummaryThe Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bow Rider is a big water sportboat not only because of her freeboard, but also because of her hull construction -- which uses the same lamination schedule as the parent Cruisers Yachts, according to the builder. She has all-new hull graphics and her interior upholstery package is as upscale as any in class. It doesn't hurt that the fabrics and vinyls are the same as used in the company's 54-footer. The helm and companion seats have also gotten a new, improved design and are as comfortable as the seats in an up-market SUV.Key FeaturesImage premium gel coatMolded chaise in bowHelm and companion seats with flip-up bolsterDeluxe steering wheelHead compartment with sink and faucetAM/FM/CD stereo with USB port and 4 speakersCooler in bowStainless steel ski towExtended swim platformBimini top with bootSpecificationsLength Overall29’ 0'' 8.84 mBeam8’6'' 2.59 mDry Weight6,285 lbs. 2,851 kgTested Weight6,967 lbs. 3,160 kgDraft40.5'' 1.03 m- Draft UpN/A- Draft DownN/A- Air DraftN/ADeadrise/Transom21-deg.Max HeadroomopenBridge Clearance64.5'' 1.64 mWeight CapacityN/APerson CapacityN/AFuel Capacity68 gal. 257 LWater CapacityN/ALength on TrailerN/AHeight on TrailerN/ATrailer WeightN/ATotal Weight(Trailer, Boat, & Engine)N/APrices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.Engine OptionsStd. PowerNot AvailableTested Power1 x 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2L MAG MPIOpt. Power2 x 320-hp MerCruiser 377 MAG B32 x 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2L MAG MPI B3X2 x 430-hp MerCruiser 8.2L MAG MPI H.O. B3XThree Volvo Penta V8 engines from 320-hp to 380-hpTest Results - Change Measurement UnitRPM MPHKnotsGPHMPGNMPGStat. MileNMdBa650 3.93.41.42.92.5177154721000 6.05.22.22.72.4167145781500 8.77.64.32.11.8125109802000 13.311.67.31.81.611298852500 22.919.99.32.52.2151131853000 30.326.311.92.52.2156135863500 35.630.915.62.32.0139121884000 40.535.219.22.11.8129113894500 45.839.827.61.71.410188914800 49.042.628.91.71.51049093All fuel consumption numbers are the total for all engines in the boat. Speeds are measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun or GPS. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter or by on-board factory-installed diagnostic instruments. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation. Time to plane is measured from start of acceleration to formation of rooster tail behind boat.Performance ChartAcceleration Times & Test ConditionsTime To Plane3.5 sec.0 to 309.9 sec.RatioPropsLoad3 persons, 1/4 fuel, no water, 25 lbs. of gearClimate75 deg., 55 humid.; wind: 0-5 mph; seas: calmElevation562Captain's ReportMission StatementThe Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bow Rider was designed to be a luxurious and extremely comfortable small yacht that can accommodate friends and family on an upscale day of cruising or watersports. With the sleek hull profile and the aerodynamic sport arch, she looks fast even at the dock. The Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bow Rider has an overall length of 29’ (8.84 m) with the swim platform, a beam of 8’6” (2.59 m) and a draft up of 24.5” (62.23 cm). With 17 gallons (64.35 L) of fuel on board and 2 people aboard, we had an estimated test weight of 6,967 lbs. (3,160 kg).Distinguishing FeaturesFollowing is a list of features that set this boat apart from many others in class.• 4-step bow/stern ladder• 3-way stern seating, sun pad• Extended swim platform • Robust hull fiberglass lamination schedule • Style lines molded into the hull sides• Yacht-grade fabrics and vinyls used throughoutPerformanceThe Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bow Rider has an overall length of 29’ (8.84 m) with the swim platform, a beam of 8’6” (2.59 m) and a draft up of 24.5” (62.23 cm). With 17 gallons (64.35 L) of fuel and 2 people aboard, we had an estimated test weight of 6,967 lbs. (3,160 kg).Our test boat was powered by the MerCruiser 8.2L (502 cu. in.) Big Block V8, producing 380-hp powering the Bravo 3X outdrive. We took 3.6 seconds to reach planning speed and accelerated to 20 mph in 6.5 seconds, 30 mph in 9.8 seconds and 40 mph in 13.5 seconds.At WOT, the engine was turning 4800 rpm, producing 49 mph, providing us with a 28.0 gph, with a range of 104 statute miles.Best cruise speed for economical performance was at about 3000 rpm, providing us with 30.3 mph, burning 11.9 gph with a range of 156 statute miles, with a 10% fuel reserve.HandlingThe 298 Bow Rider was not designed to be as sporty handling as her little siblings, but rather to be a luxury performer with an exceptionally comfortable ride at speed in a chop. During our test she cut through wakes and waves with hardly a bump. And despite her considerable displacement, she was quick to respond to the helm. On acceleration, the bow comes up approximately 12-degrees, but there was no loss of forward visibility. Once on plane, just a minor trim adjustment and she settles into her proper cruising attitude and moves along quite gracefully. Her 21-degree deadrise at the transom provided us with a stable, comfortable ride and the 7 layers of mat, roving and chopped strand in her hull lamination contributes to the solid feel of this boat. Even with 380 horses in her engine room, at no time did we feel that the boat was out of control or that there was too much power for the boat. Because of her high freeboard and displacement, in addition to her 29', the CSS 298 Bow Rider is definitely appropriate for saltwater sportboat use. She leans 12-degrees into the turns and was fully under control at all times, even during hard over turns at high speed. Stem to Stern InspectionThe manufacturer offers a couple of design options and several optional colors for the boat. She can be built in the classic, standard white, or full hull gel coat color with stripe accent styling. Our test boat had a jet black hull with white accent styling. The white accent takes the place of a traditional cove stripe, and makes the boat look low and sleek despite a robust freeboard. When looking down the hull of this boat, note the style lines molded into the side of the boat and how they add depth and character to the overall look of the vessel. Cruisers Yachts has also added some other unique design features to the boat. For example, the air vents for the engine room are completely hidden by clever cowling on both the starboard and port side of the hull. It is mounted high to keep spray out of the engine room, something particularly important in saltwater. Check out the stylish raised fins at the deck in front of the windshield. Definitely a unique design element to add some flare to this area. The Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bow Rider has an inventive way to conceal the engine room air vents and make it look good in the process.The builder installed an aluminum sport arch on our test boat, with tow point and a Bimini top to add to the boats aggressive profile. The beefy tower is billet aluminum and the tower can be easily disconnected from its mounting bracket and folded down for trailering. At the bowthe horn is flush mounted at the top rail and the pop up cleats drop down flush with the top rail for a nice clean look. The forward bow compartment houses a 4-step stainless steel telescoping boarding ladder that deploys on the starboard side. Note the cut outs in the top rail to accommodate the beach boarding ladder as it deploys and to lock it into place. The deep seated chaise lounge on the 298 Bow Rider has a comfortable, form-fitting dip in the seating portion of the chaise lounge. This allows for a deep seating position and keeps the passenger safely tucked away. The interiorwas elegantly upholstered by Cruiser Yachts own craftsmen in the Latte color scheme and accented tones throughout the boat.The deep bow seating is contoured for the human body making it exceedingly comfortable and secure. A rounded foot well area measuring 27.5” (69.85 cm) provides plenty of room for people to sit, facing each other and not bang knees.Under the forward seat is an integral cooler which self-drains overboard. In this way the folks in the bow have easy access to cool beverages without having to move aft.We also observed the "hide-a-weld" finish detail under the seat cushions. This is a high-end finish covering the stainless steel staples used to hold the upholstery. Magnets are fastened to the bottom of the forward cushion to keep it from sliding off or flying away while underway. The hole by the magnet is to drain the cushion. The walkthroughopening between the windshields is a comfortable 20.5” (52.07 cm) wide. The head is located on the starboard side in the console in front of the companion seat. The latching head door extends to the overhead to make it easier to enter and exit. There is full sitting headroom in the optional Porta-Potti.The head is equipped with a solid surface countertop, sink and faucet wand that extends out for rinsing off. There is also an operational portlight for ventilation, a shelf for storing some towels and a courtesy light. Deck Storage.There are two under deck storage boxes in the cockpit. The mid deck box is shallow but long and wide. The forward compartment is more narrow, 17" deep. The forward compartment between the consoles is much deeper and held in the open position with a gas assist strut. At the HelmThe helm has an elegant uncluttered layout and is built with a stitched vinyl, non-glare brow and the white faced analog gauges at the dash panel give it a traditional look. At the lower left side of the dash, a premium sound system is easy at hand for the captain. On both sides of the padded Italian leather tilt wheel from Gussi are small storage compartments -- just large enough for keys or a cell phone. Below is the usual array of toggle switches and an optional 4” LCD navigation system is conveniently centered on the dash. The captain’s seat is an all new design with multi tone upholstery, side supports at the seat back with a soft cushion head rest. There is a bolster and the seat slides fore and aft and raises and lowers so all operators should be able to have optimum visibility. The bolster is in an accent color and raises up for leaning or sitting when the captain wants to see over the windshield header. We found the bolster a little uncomfortable to sit on but it did provide adequate support when standing and leaning against it. The inboard and outboard arm rests can be raised or lowered. Behind the helm seaton the starboard side is a wet bar. The hard surface countertop has a built in sink with stainless steel faucet, a stainless steel designer rail to keep things from sliding off, and a dual stainless steel beverage holder will come in handy. Whether it’s a wine bottle, mixers for happy hour or a couple of soda cans, the holder is a useful addition to the bar setup. Adjacent to the wet bar, on the starboard side is another bench seat, which has a latching lid with an insulated, self-draining cooler built in. The convertible sun padis located at the stern as we continue along the wrap around seating, here is a molded-in step, with the optional Sea Grass Mat carpeting that leads up to the stern gate, which doubles as a jump seat at the stern. Under the sun padarea is the engine hatch access. The whole seating assembly rises up on dual gas assist struts to keep it secure while performing the routine engine checks. At the base of the aft bench seat is a stainless steel mounting bracket for the pedestal table that can be installed here, at the aft seating area or at the bow seating area. At the port side, under the port quarter stern seating area is the access to the batteries and battery control switches. Forward, under the seat is a 48-quart portable cooler for the folks who like to load it up at home and bring it to the boat already filled. There is a well-designed compartment molded in under the seat that is both attractive and functional.This is one of the few sportboats on the market with three coolers aboard, two integral and one portable. Just remove the cushion, lift the latching stern gate, which is also the back rest for the jump seat, and walk out onto the swim platform. The aft seat easily converts from a bench seat that can accommodate 2 to 3 passengers in the cockpit seating area and one or two additional passengers at the swim platform area when the boat is not underway. The seating area then coverts to a chaise lounge with just the flip of a latch on each side……and then to a huge sun pad. The designers of the boat have made it much easier to get into the engine compartment to perform fluid checks with the addition of this molded-in step. It really makes a difference. The table is made of a high-density vacuum formed hard polyurethane with simulated wood grain that looks real. This table has a solid feel to it and the manufacturer tells us that it is waterproof, UV resistant and extremely durable. Look at the size of this cooler stowed under the port side bench seat. It’s a full sized 48 quart cooler that is kept in place by a raised edge. The swim platform areaincludes the aft facing seat and an added extended platform with its functional tapered design. These days more and more time is spent by boaters on the swim platform, and for that reason the designers have made this a special place by making it so large. Not only can two boarders get ready at once, but it also makes an ideal place to tie down inflatable water toys when going to and from the two areas. The platform is rakedin on each side so that when the boat pulls away from the dock bow first, the platform will not scrape along the dock. It is also raised about 13" off the water, higher than what we find on most boats. The reason for that is that when at anchor, people naturally enjoy sitting on the platform with their feet in the water. Because the platform is high, they don't have to worry about a wake or wake getting them wet. The integrated design of the sun pad, the color scheme and the SeaDek faux teak material at the extended swim platform give this 29 footer a much bigger feel and look.The faux teak material on the stern platform provides the classic look of a teak swim platform without the maintenance of real teak. The material is made from soft yet durable closed cell material with finish details that make it look like the real thing, yet it is soft to the touch. On the port side of the swim platform we found a remote stereo control and a trim tilt switch for the lower unit, in addition to water and fuel fill ports. Also on the starboard side of the swim platform is the access hatch to the 4 step telescoping stainless steel ladder. The platform also extends well beyond the lower unit for added safety and is at the same elevation as the molded stern so to eliminate a tripping hazard.EngineMerCruiser 8.2L, 502 cubic inch, MAG, 380-hp with the Bravo 3X sterndrive.Options to Consider• Cushion bow filler• Head, electric with holding tank• Porta-Potti with dock pump out• Full canvasPriceBase Boat (with Specified Engine)$106,825Manufacturer’s Options on test boat $26,237Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail$133,062ObservationsThe 298 Bow Rider is the second largest boat in the Cruisers Sport Series line up. Overall, the 298 Bow Rider proved that she can be used for all sorts of watersport activities, with plenty of amenities. But because of her size, we think she should be considered seriously by boaters wanting to engage in entertaining afloat. She has the seating capacity of many pontoon boats, but is a lot more fun to drive. Plus, given the expense of first-class pontoon boats, the vessel is not much more and is even more versatile. Most important, she was designed for big water -- either freshwater or saltwater. Her thick lamination, her considerable displacement, and her freeboard, all go to make this boat one of the most comfortable and capable in most any condition.Test Result HighlightsTop speed for the Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bow Rider (2015-) is 49.0 mph (78.9 kph), burning 28.90 gallons per hour (gph) or 109.39 liters per hour (lph).Best cruise for the Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bow Rider (2015-) is 30.3 mph (48.8 kph), and the boat gets 2.54 miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.08 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 156 miles (251.06 kilometers).Tested power is 1 x 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2L MAG MPI.Standard and Optional FeaturesMarine ElectronicsGPS/ChartOptional SystemsCD StereoStandard Head: PortableOptional Power SteeringStandard Trim TabsOptional Exterior FeaturesCarpet: CockpitOptional Swim LadderStandard Swim PlatformStandard Tower: WatersportsOptional Transom ShowerStandard Wet barOptional CanvasBimini TopStandard Camper BackOptional Cockpit CoverStandard Full CanvasOptional WarrantyHull WarrantyTransferable Limited 10-years structural Deck WarrantyLimited 10-years structural Blistering Warranty5-years

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O'DAY 31 Detailed Review

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. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.98. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Diesel.

O'DAY 31 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about O'DAY 31 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the o'day 31.

O'DAY 31 was designed by Raymond Hunt (C.R. Hunt & Assoc.).

Who builds O'DAY 31?

O'DAY 31 is built by O'Day Corp..

When was O'DAY 31 first built?

O'DAY 31 was first built in 1985.

How long is O'DAY 31?

O'DAY 31 is 7.8 m in length.

What is mast height on O'DAY 31?

O'DAY 31 has a mast height of 10.29 m.

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O'Day 31

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.

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)

Updated/extended version of O’DAY 30/RANGER 30. (1977?) Available with shoal draft keel. Draft: 4.0’.

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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. The O'Day 31 features a comfortable and spacious interior, designed to accommodate a small crew or a couple for extended periods on the water.

Built with quality craftsmanship, the O'Day 31 offers excellent sailing capabilities. Its moderate displacement hull, combined with a fin keel and a skeg-mounted rudder, provides a stable and responsive ride. The sail plan consists of a masthead rig with a large mainsail and a genoa, enabling good performance both upwind and downwind. The boat's moderate freeboard and sleek lines contribute to its aesthetic appeal, while the wide cockpit and well-designed deck layout make it easy to handle and sail.

Inside the O'Day 31, sailors will find a thoughtfully designed cabin that maximizes comfort and functionality. The layout typically includes a V-berth forward, a spacious main saloon with settees on both sides, a well-equipped galley, a navigation station, and a head compartment. The use of teak throughout the interior adds a touch of elegance. The boat's generous storage capacity allows for extended cruising, and its overall design promotes a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxing after a day of sailing.

In conclusion, the O'Day 31 sailboat combines performance, comfort, and quality construction, making it a popular choice among sailing enthusiasts. Its versatility, stable handling, and well-designed interior make it suitable for both weekend cruising and longer journeys. Whether you're an experienced sailor or just starting to explore the world of sailing, the O'Day 31 offers a reliable and enjoyable experience on the water.

LOA: 30.12 ft LWL: 25.58 ft Beam: 10.75 ft Draft: 5.25 ft Displacement: 10100.00 lbs Ballast: 3800.00 lbs Hull type: Fin w/spade rudder Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Masthead Sloop

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O’Day 30

With good performance, low maintenance, and a big interior, the 30 is a good coastal cruiser..

The first O’Day 30 we saw back in 1977 was named Moby Dick . Compared to most of the boats in our boatyard, she did look a lot like a great white whale: beamy white hull with high topsides, white deck, white cabin trunk, and not much exterior wood trim. But what really struck us about the boat was the amount of interior volume. The boat had as much interior space as most 34-footers built at that time.

With her straight sheerline and short overhangs, the O’Day 30 was not as handsome to our eyes then as more traditional-looking boats, but the design has held up surprisingly well. Today it still looks quite modern, yet more conservative than many newer Eurostyled boats.

Over 350 O’Day 30s were built between 1977 and 1984. During 1984, the 30 was modified by changing the keel and rudder, and the stern was lengthened to accommodate a European-style boarding platform. 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.

Sailing Performance

With a typical PHRF rating of 177, the O’Day 30 is very close in speed to other modern cruiser/racers of the same length. The boat was never marketed as a racing boat: performance cruising has always been an O’Day concept.

The boat was originally built in two underwater configurations: a keel/centerboarder, and a fin keel of moderate depth. The centerboard version of the boat is about 500 pounds heavier than the keel version. The extra weight is mostly in ballast to give the two boats similar stability. Where PHRF committees distinguish between the two underwater configurations, the centerboard boat is rated about three seconds per mile slower—about what you would expect for the difference in displacement.

Upwind performance is good. Shrouds and genoa track are inboard, and the hull and keel shape from C. Raymond Hunt Associates is clean and modern without being extreme. Downwind, the boat is slow without a spinnaker.

The mainsail is very high aspect ratio, almost 4:1. Off the wind, this is ineffective sail area, and a poled-out headsail will not provide enough area in light air to really keep the boat moving. At the very least, an asymmetrical cruising spinnaker is called for.

Because the mainsail is small, the boat needs large headsails, and they will need to be changed frequently for optimum performance. With a small main, reefing is a relatively ineffective way to reduce sail area.

Standard sails with new boats were a main and 110% jib. In addition, the boat really needs a 150% genoa and a 130% genoa for good performance in a wide range of wind velocities. With a wide waterline beam and 40% ballast/displacement ratio, the boat can carry a fair amount of sail.

Unless the original owner specified the optional larger headsail sheet winches, you’ll have to consider upgrading if you go to big genoas: the stock winches are too small for headsails larger than 110%.

Most owners report the boat to be well-balanced under sail, but some early boats suffered from a lot of weather helm due to an excessively-raked mast. The solution is to shorten the headstay and eliminate almost all mast rake. This may require shifting the mast step aft 1/2″ for the mast to clear the forward edge of the mast partners.

Although the rig size did not change over the course of production, spars from three different manufacturers were used in the boat. The original rigs are by Schaefer. Kenyon spars were used in the middle of the production run, Isomat rigs in later boats. All the rigs are stepped through to the keel, and are properly stayed.

The standard location for the mainsheet traveler is on the bridgedeck at the forward end of the cockpit. From a purely functional point of view, this is a good location. Several owners in our survey, however, complain that the traveler limits the installation of a cockpit dodger. As an option, the mainsheet traveler was available mounted on a girder atop the deckhouse.

This is a tough call. The bridgedeck location is very handy for shorthanded cruising, since the person steering can reach the mainsheet from the helm, particularly on tiller-steered boats. At the same time, a good dodger is almost a must for cruising, and the midboom sheeting arrangement simplifies dodger design.

Although wheel steering was an option, you’ll find it on a large percentage of boats. Owners report no problems with the wheel installation. Early boats have a conventional, centerline backstay. On later models, a split backstay was standard, permitting a stern boarding ladder to be mounted on centerline.

All things considered, the O’Day 30 is a boat that performs well under sail. She’s not really a racer, but she will stay up with almost any boat of her size and type, and is easy to handle, to boot.

O’Day was one of the first big builders to take the all diesel route, even though the Atomic 4 was still a popular engine when this boat went into production. Not all of the engine installations in the O’Day 30, however, have been equally successful.

Originally, the boat was equipped with a singlecylinder, salt water cooled, 12 hp Yanmar diesel. This was one of the first Japanese diesels on the market, and one O’Day 30 owner reports that Yanmar replaced his engine—three years after the boat was built—due to a series of problems that simply could not be solved.

During 1978, the engine was upsized to a Yanmar 2QM15, since the boat was really underpowered with the smaller engine. Owners report that Yanmar installations are noisy, which is partially due to the fact that there is no sound insulation in the engine compartment.

As first built, the engine beds were attached to the walls of the engine box. According to one owner, this was such a bad arrangement that the vibration from the engine loosened the beds. Later boats have a molded fiberglass engine bed/drip pan combination, which is far better than the original installation.

With 1980 models, the Yanmar engine was dropped in favor of a two-cylinder, 16 hp Universal diesel. Owners report no problems with this engine.

Engine access is very good, particularly on later models. In early models, a panel behind the companionway ladder must be unscrewed to get to the front of the engine. On later models, a sloping panel in front of the engine can be removed, and the galley counter over the top of the engine can be lifted out of the way for complete access.

Lack of sound insulation is the weak point of the engine installation. It probably would have cost about $100 to provide halfway-decent sound insulation in the engine compartment when the boat was on the assembly line. You can do it after the fact, but not as simply or cheaply. We’d highly recommend this project, since without insulation the engine compartment resonates like a drum.

With the exception of the original, single-cylinder Yanmar, all of the engines are big enough to push the boat to hull speed in most conditions.

The standard, exposed, two-bladed solid prop causes a fair amount of drag under sail, but you should probably keep it unless you race. We feel a folding prop is not the way to go on a cruising boat, and a feathering prop would be disproportionately expensive on this boat.

Early boats have an 18-gallon aluminum fuel tank. Later models—after 1980—are usually equipped with a 26-gallon aluminum tank. The larger tank gives better range under power, despite the fact that the more powerful engines used late in the production run also use more fuel.

Construction

The hull of the O’Day 30 is an uncored fiberglass laminate. Hull stiffness is increased through the use of a full-length molded body pan, glassed to the hull. Construction is basically solid, but is certainly not fancy. Owners in our survey report a fairly standard number of minor production-boat complaints: surface crazing in gelcoat, leaks around mast, leaks around deck hardware and ports, poor interior finish quality. Gelcoat blistering is neither more nor less common than on other boats.

The O’Day 30 was one of the first small cruising boats to use Navtec rod-type chainplates, which are anchored to the body pan. This is a good, strong arrangement.

In our experience, O’Day’s approach to building was to use good-quality fittings, combined with reasonably sturdy construction. The boats generally have pretty mediocre finishing detail, and costs were kept down by keeping the standard boat fairly simple.

For example, there is no sea hood over the main companionway. This may seem like a minor shortcoming, but it means that this hatch is going to leak if you take solid water over the deck. Instead of a labor-intensive full-length teak toerail, there are short, thin teak strips screwed to a raised, molded fiberglass toerail. The strips do not have to be curved or tapered, since they can be easily bent to shape.

Likewise, most of the interior furniture is part of the molded body pan, trimmed out with teak. The cabin sole is fiberglass, with teak ply inserts. You do not buy these boats for their high-quality joinerwork, nor do you buy them for sophisticated systems or creature comforts.

A single battery was standard, as was a two-burner alcohol stove without oven. Propane cooking was not an option. Double lifelines were optional. Even a spare winch handle was an extra-cost option: only one winch handle was supplied, although four winches were standard!

Because the O’Day 30 is a relatively heavy boat, its basic construction is fairly expensive. To keep the price comparable to other boats in its size range, costs had to be cut somewhere, and they were cut in finish, detailing, and systems. You simply can’t build a boat that weighs 500 to 1000 pounds more than the competition, provide the same systems and detailing, and keep the price the same.

All in all, this is a reasonable tradeoff. You could, if you wanted, add a propane stove, bigger batteries, engine compartment insulation, bigger winches, and many of the other things that you might expect to find on a well-equipped 30-footer. But you won’t get your money back when you sell the boat. The price of your used O’Day 30 will be controlled by the price of other O’Day 30’s on the market, even if they are less well equipped than your own.

The standard water tank varies in capacity from 25 to 30 gallons, depending on the model year. On late models, which have the smaller tank, you could also get an extra 25-gallon water tank, which is mounted under the port settee. With this tank full, the boat has a noticeable port list. Without the optional tank, water capacity is inadequate for cruises extending beyond a long weekend.

Deck layout is reasonably good. There is an anchor locker forward, although its so large that it’s tough to straddle while hauling in the anchor rode. You can walk forward on deck outboard of the shrouds on either tack.

The cockpit is fairly small, thanks to the big interior. There is a large locker to port that can be used to store sails, and a small locker to starboard at the aft end of the cockpit.

With 1980 models, ballast was reduced by 350 pounds in the keel version, 400 pounds in the centerboard boats, according to factory specifications. Still later, ballast in the keel version was increased by 150 pounds. Although these are significant changes, owners of later boats do not report that the boat is noticeably more tender, nor do the PHRF ratings reflect any change in performance.

With her wide beam and long waterline, the O’Day 30 has a big interior. In fact, we have little doubt that if the boat were still in production, O’Day would have figured out how to modify the interior to get three in separate cabins, which has become fairly common on contemporary 30-footers.

For the first three years of production, the boat had a very standard interior, with settees on either side of the main cabin. In 1980, the interior was retooled. The starboard settee was replaced with a U-shaped dinette with permanent table, and the head compartment was shifted to the starboard side of the boat.

The forward cabin in the old layout is bigger due to the placement of partitions and doors, which gave more cabin sole area. With the V-berth insert in place to give a double berth, you could still stand up in the forward cabin to dress. In the newer interior, there is no place to stand in the forward cabin if the door is shut.

Headroom is 6′ on centerline in the forward cabin. There is a molded fiberglass hatch in the forward end of the cabin trunk. In our experience, molded glass hatches are a compromise. They are easy to distort by overtightening hatch dogs to compensate for old gaskets. If dogged unevenly, they tend to leak. It is also next to impossible to fit a dodger on a hatch like that on the O’Day 30, so it must be kept shut in rain or bad weather. Since the boat lacks any real provision for foul-weather ventilation, it can be stifling below.

Although the head compartment in both interior layouts is small, it’s a fairly good arrangement. To use the optional shower, doors to both the main and forward cabins can be closed off, giving plenty of elbow room. Unfortunately, the shower drains to the bilge, a nasty arrangement.

In the original layout, a dropleaf centerline table divides the middle of the main cabin. Four people can sit comfortably at the table using the two settees.

Four diners are far more cramped in the dinette than with the two-settee arrangement, even though O’Day’s literature claims space for five. There’s no way that anyone seated on the port settee opposite the dinette can reach the table. On the plus side, fore and aft movement through the boat is not restricted by the dinette, as it is in the two-settee interior when the table is in use. You pays your money and takes your choice on this one.

Storage space behind the settees shrank in the new interior, a significant loss on a boat this size.

The dinette table drops down to form a good-sized double berth, but because the mattress is made up of five (count’em) separate cushions, this is not a very comfortable berth to sleep on. Its shape is so complex that making sheets fit well is just about an impossibility. In the old layout, the port settee can be extended to form a more normally-shaped double.

Even with opening ports, ventilation in the main cabin is pretty mediocre. There is room atop the cabin aft of the mast for a small aluminum-framed ventilation hatch, and this was an option on later boats. If you don’t have the hatch, you should add it. Cowl vents—other than one on the foredeck—weren’t even options, but could be added.

Headroom in the main cabin is 6′ 3″ on centerline aft, slightly less at the forward end of the cabin. The galley and nav station are the same in both interiors, but some detailing varies depending on the year. Aft to port there is a stove well, with storage outboard.

The icebox is in the aft port corner of the galley. It is not particularly well insulated, and drains into the bilge. There is a deep single sink next to the icebox.

Originally, there was a long step from the companionway to the top of the galley counter, to which a teak board was fastened to form a step. Stepping on galley counters offends our sensibilities, since we prefer to delete the sand from our sandwiches.

Later boats have a more conventional companionway ladder, eliminating the giant first step and the possibility of a foot in the middle of your lasagna, but making it difficult to use the galley counter, now hidden behind the ladder. There is a compact nav station opposite the galley. It has a small chart table, and some storage and space for electronics outboard. The chart table must be kept small to give access to the quarterberth.

You’ll find the electrical panel in one of two places: under the bridgedeck in the galley, or outboard of the chart table. The nav station location offers more protection from water coming down the companionway—which it will—but space for electronics is sacrificed.

Sales literature refers to the quarterberth, which is 41″ wide at its head, as a “cozy double.” Cozy isn’t really the word for a “double” berth that tapers to less than 2′ wide at the foot. Forget it. Many owners have added an opening port from the quarterberth into the cockpit, and this helps ventilation a lot.

The interior of any 30′ boat is a compromise. For the coastal cruising for which she was designed, the interior of the O’Day 30 is spacious and functional, and is probably the boat’s best selling point.

Conclusions

With her good performance and big interior, the O’Day 30 makes a reasonable coastal cruising boat. This is a low-maintenance boat, with little exterior wood. Along with low maintenance, you get pretty plain-Jane appearance.

The boat still looks modern. If she appeared in a boat show today, she wouldn’t look dated.

Unless you need shoal draft, we’d opt for the deepkeel boat, for its simplicity, if nothing else.

The extended stern of the O’Day 31 makes that boat much better looking in our opinion, since the big, fat stern of the 30 is probably her least attractive feature. The 31′ boat is far more expensive on the used boat market, however, so you have to decide how much you’re willing to pay for improved looks and a boarding platform.

Compared to a lot of newer 30-footers, the O’Day is quite heavy, but we consider that a plus for a boat that may sail in fairly exposed waters. For the type of use most boats this size will get, the boat looks like a good value on the used boat market. You could spend a lot more money for a lot less boat.

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Good day to you. I am having a hull problem with my 1980 oday30. I bought it only a few years ago and when i was getting her ready for this season sailing i noticed a small hole where the bilge pump sits so i took it off and apparently ice had formed over the winter causing the inside layer to crack. This allowed moisture to enter and soak a good section of the hull above the fiberglass hull. I am getting conflicting reports how to fix this. Some say take all of the first layer out and re core it and fiberglass again. And some say you can fix the core with little attention to really fixing the problem. I have a hole about 1 foot by 5 inches and all cleaned up but i am pretty sure there is still moisture forward of the hole and near the mast. Ok so i am looking for your opinion please and thank you!!!

I just used Injectadeck. Worked great for a similar problem in my cabin.

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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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My wife and I are considering an O'Day 31. We are looking for a costal cruiser to sail around LI Sound. The boat is very clean and I can get her for $15,000. Any feedback on the O'Day is appreciated. Kevin  

Nice Boat But I'm an Oday owner so I may be biased in my opinion lol All Oday's seem to look alike except the 322 which was made by pearson before the company bit the dust. Which engine does she have? swing keel?  

I thought 30 was your age so I don't understand your quote "lies about her age" LOL Universal diesel. I believe it is a wing keel  

Oh! *blush* gotta love Mabellene! and my photo taking g/f LOL  

Good choice for LIS Hello, I have an O'day 35 and I know a few people with the 31. The 31 is a good boat for the Long Island Sound. The 31 is basically the same as the 30, but with the addition of the swim platform. O'day was one of the first boats with the swim platform, and if you keep your boat on mooring and / or swim off it a lot, the platform is really great, O'day boats are basic production type boats, very similar to Catalina, Hunter, Pearson, Newport, Islander, etc. If the boat you are considering is in good condition and is reasonably equipped, $15K is very good price. Good luck, Barry  

Re: Good choice for LIS I have an '86 ODay 31 and love it. I'm from NJ but I've sailed LI Sound a couple times. It's a keeper especially at that bargain price. Make sure when you agree to buy that it is subject to survey. Then get it professionally surveyed to assure there are no hidden problems.  

I'm looking at an 86 ODay 31' footer. Sounds like from the above posts it's a good boat for the LI Sound etc. Would $16,500.00 be a good price if the survey comes back in with decent remarks?  

Check for soft decks on the bow the cabin roof above the galley and the settee area, you may also find the cockpit floor collapsing from underneath. I believe it was the 31s mentioned in keel loss, so you really want to have a keel attachment, Joint, stringers, bilge, and keel bolts inspected. 16.5 seems high unless she's really really pristine and well-appointed. O'days just don't seem to command a high price if it has the universal engine and has an amp meter in the engine panel, where the key and other meters are, you have a potential fire hazard and at the very least a rewiring job to do before it happens. it's well documented, I did it on my boat and many others have done it on their O'Day's that have Universal engines.  

The underbuilt keel stub, resulting in a couple of losses was on the O'day 302 and 322. But as D suggests, look at the keel bolts CAREFULLY. I would not buy a 30-year old boat unless I had the surveyor REMOVE at least 3 of the nuts on the keel bolts. The keel on my boat had to be dropped and new keel bolts installed before I bought it. I maintain them by removing every other year and polishing the threads. The pic below shows you what my bilge looks like. If I ever sell my O'day 35, I will pull several of the keel bolts to show the buyer and set their mind at ease. What's the boat worth to the buyer? That is what it's worth. Old electronics do not add to the value of the boat. And "old electronics" is anything more than 3 years old. So, don't get all excited about that fancy lookin' Loran, or the non-digital Radar with the CRT. They're both junk.  

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