o'day 20

Hi. Just recently acquired a 1974 O’Day 20 that needs some interior work. The v berth plywood appears to original but is seriously degraded and needs to be replaced. There are screws down the middle of the plywood pieces. However, the plywood doesn’t appear to be screwed where it meets the hull...

I just got this boat and have a couple of questions. 1) Where was the original battery location? This one is installed on the port berth under the cockpit. It is not square and is braced by a random 2 x 4. I am thinking of moving it to the locker on the starboard side of the cockpit. Is that...

Has anyone installed an electric/automatic bilge pump or sump pump in their O'day 20 or similar? Is the bilge the correct place to expect water accumulation while underway? Are there other problem areas that also need pumps? Like in the transom area or the compartment under the cockpit hatch?

An very interesting write-up of someone's experiences with the rebuild o their O'day 20: https://forums.bateau2.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=23267

My wife and I are preparing to launch our 'new' O'day 20 this weekend, weather permitting, for her first trials (and ours). This will be a weekend of many 'firsts' hopefully we can figure out stepping the mast on our first O'day. While getting the mast set up is a concern, my bigger worry is...

My wife and I have recently acquired a 1977 O'day 20 as an entry-level foray into family sailing. I learned to sail, and did so recreationally, ages ago when I was on active duty in the Navy. Now, I'm trying to introduce the activity to my wife and son. I have conducted a lot of research, both...

We recently purchased a 1974 O'Day 20 and we're in the process of refurbishing. What size outboard motor would you recommend? We will primarily sail on moderately sized lakes, i.e. Lake Monroe, IN; Kentucky Lake; Lake Carlyle, IL; and eventually Lake Michigan. Thanks!