A Sad End to a Very Nice 1985 O'day 28

Clutch Cargo

Clutch Cargo

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Aug 7, 2021
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O'day 28 Casco Bay
Since purchasing my O'day 28, I've been watching videos posted on YouTube by a couple from Tampa FL who owned an O'day 28 of similar vintage. In many ways, it was in better shape than mine and it was nice to see what modifications/upgrades they had done. The owners, Jason & Susy are very nice people and answered my emails promptly regarding any questions I had. They also made a passage to Key West and back. The boat held up even through a knockdown - a testament to the quality of the design and the dedication of the builders in Fall River Massachusetts.

They sold the boat about a year ago and its new home port was Sarasota. Unfortunately, it was moored improperly and was aground at low tide. It was also damaged during Hurricane Milton. The final blow (no pun intended) came during Hurricane Helene and the vessel was totally destroyed. They posted a video and gave me permission to post some images on this forum. A real shame.

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Davidasailor26

Davidasailor26

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May 17, 2004
5,941
Beneteau Oceanis 37 Havre de Grace
I follow their channel too since my parents had an O’Day 28 when I was growing up. I was also sad to see that end to the boat’s story. I think another previous owner of the same boat used to be around here too, though not for a while now - @envisionvenicefl
 
eherlihy

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Aug 17, 2010
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Oday 35 Barrington
"Unfortunately, it [the boat] was moored improperly and was aground at low tide. It was also damaged during Hurricane Milton."

This is entirely on the owner of the boat. If you can't take care of the boat, and all of its systems (including the ground tackle) then you shouldn't have the boat.

I hope that they owners had insurance, or paid, to clean up their mess. I have seen far too many derelict boats, here in Ft Myers, Florida, that should not be polluting and clogging up the public waterways.

My condolences to the previous owners who are no doubt saddened by the loss.
 
Will Gilmore

Will Gilmore

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Oct 19, 2017
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O'Day Mariner 19 Littleton, NH
eherlihy said:
"Unfortunately, it [the boat] was moored improperly and was aground at low tide. It was also damaged during Hurricane Milton."
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There have been a lot of "properly" moored boats that didn't survive a hurricane. The only absolutely secure way to tie up a boat in preparation for a hurricane is to tie it up somewhere where the hurricane isn't.

The grounding may indeed be on the owners, but a loss during a hurricane is a possibility no matter what. It is always sad, and I am glad no one was hurt by that boat.

-Will
 
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JBP-PA

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Apr 29, 2022
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Jeanneau Tonic 23 Erie, PA
Will Gilmore said:
There have been a lot of "properly" moored boats didn't survive a hurricane. The only absolutely secure way to tie up a boat in preparation for a hurricane is to tie it up somewhere where the hurricane isn't.

The grounding may indeed be on the owners, but a loss during a hurricane is a possibility no matter what. It is always sad, and I am glad no one was hurt by that boat.

-Will
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Indeed. Sometimes it is isn't practical to safely get the boat out of the path of the hurricane, sometimes the best you can do is get the people out of the path of the hurricane. Boats can be replaced.
 
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Enkore

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Feb 21, 2022
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Pearson 26 Lake Norman
Watched all their videos as I was a new 28 owner. This is such a loss. They did well by that boat!
 
jssailem

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Oct 22, 2014
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I have heard that before..

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RussC

RussC

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Sep 11, 2015
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Merit 22- Oregon lakes
I continue to be happy as a trailer sailor. I love looking out my front door and seeing my boat dry under cover, safe and sound. I don't ever want to loose a boat like that as it would most likely end my sailing days. :(
 
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twodzusfittings

twodzusfittings

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Aug 11, 2011
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O'day 30 313 Georgetown MD
So I looked up on YouTube for the channel you are all taking about. Don't know if I found the correct video channel as the although the name of the boat in Envision and yes out of Florida, but the port of registration is not the same nor is the font on the transom the same. So anyone have the channel link to the one you are all referencing, please.
 
Davidasailor26

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May 17, 2004
5,941
Beneteau Oceanis 37 Havre de Grace
twodzusfittings said:
So I looked up on YouTube for the channel you are all taking about. Don't know if I found the correct video channel as the although the name of the boat in Envision and yes out of Florida, but the port of registration is not the same nor is the font on the transom the same. So anyone have the channel link to the one you are all referencing, please.
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The channel is Adventures in Paradise - Adventures In Paradise
 
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