oday 28

Hi all, My father and I have owned our O’Day 28 for almost 4 years now. A concern that arose last season was the sound of the deck creaking around our port side, forward shroud (to be clear, the “smaller” one that sits toward the bow, off on its own). This is presumably because the deck core...

We were wondering about the integrity of the ruder on my 1986 28' Oday. We removed it in the fall at haul out and cut into one side to be able to be able to examine the metal 'bars or skeleton' that runs crosswise and connects to the rudder post itself. We were surprised to see that the cross...

Hey everyone, I recently bought my first boat, a 1980 O'day 28, after a long sailing hiatus. I took it from Anacortes to Blaine, WA to be moored yesterday, and I noticed that while underway, the bilge was filling with water. I checked it at the dock and it was nearly full with saltwater. I've...

I have a 1984 ODay 28. When not used she sits buttoned up in the humid NC climate. I know I should have some air venting to reduce the chance of mold. There is not much space for adding a solar power fan and top side vent. I could cut a hole in the opening hatch just forward of the mast And...

Hello, Hoping to get some help regarding repacking the stuffing box on my new-to-me '85 O'Day 28'. I'm trying to repack and no matter what I do I cannot seem to get the lock nut loosened. I'm attempting from the port lazarette if that's helpful. Things I've tried: Loosening with 14" heavy...

Trying to figure out which Sherwood raw water engine pump I have on my 1986 28' Oday. Has the Universal M12 diesel. Will it be a Universal or Sherwood number? Might have to replace or purchase a rebuild kit. Anyone know if the rebuild kit will contain a bearing that will need it being...

I just purchased a 1979 O'Day 28. I needed to have the boat surveyed for insurance. The survey revealed a 2’ sections of cracked fiberglass tabbing between the hull and pan liner below the forward portions of the port and starboard settee’s. It is recommended that both areas be repaired as...