Buy an ODAY 28???

[Paul]

OK,After the initial excitement of finding this web page, I am writing my own article and not a long response to some elses questions.....I am currently looking at an Oday 28, 1979, all original with very, very little use. I presently own a catalina 22 and use it for racing. I want a large boat for cruising yet quick and one that I could race occassionally with. I sail primarily in light air conditions, inland lake.Any feedback would be appreciated. Do you like the boat? How does it handle? I hear alot about excessive weather helm. What mods would you recommend to get it as fast as possible? Are there any known problems with boat I should look for?Thanks.Paul.

 

[David Hirtle]

buy an O'day 28

In a heart beat!! the 28' is probably one of the best boats that O'day made! We owned one for almost 10 years. It was a 1980 version and like yours, it had very little usage and was almost entirely original. We worked to upgrade the older parts: water hearter, starter, altenator, life lines and replace the sails...and then took it down the Intracoastal for a year...around and through Florida. The 20 year old raw water cooled 5411 worked flawlessly, the hull was solid as a rock, the decking and cockpit were strong as the day it was made. We had the centerboard version. It pointed extremely well and managed to take on anything I had nerve enough to sail in...(bear in mind that there are no "old, bold, sailors as far as I'm concerned!!). When we returned to Massachusetts, we sold the boat for a profit and purchased an '86, 31' O'day. I'd buy the boat all over again if I had the opportunity. Best of luck!! You'll love it!!

 

[Bill Coxe]

Buy an O'day 28!

There is a leter posst I responded to about buying an O28. I also "graduated" from a '22. Good luck,Bill,O22 Closure, O28 Opua, (Soon Aroundtuit)

 

[Ben McAndrew]

Jeckel

The O'day 28 is an awesome boat. My parents had one for years. It has 2 sides to it though: on the one side it is real big and spacious inside, the side decks are nice and wide, and all that kind of stuff. on the other side you will rin into problems with weather helm. I am pretty sure that most of the OD28's made up untill 1985 had the keel/centerboard and the problem with that is the draft of the undrwater configuration. But if the boat you are lookinig at is the deep keel version, than you won't have any problems. I sail on a catalina 22 with someone right now, and i really wish I still had the O'day. You'll love it. there is a whole world of difference. I am not up to typing it all again, but please read my post, the responses, and the rosponse I wrote to the people who responded to me. The post is called:Shoal keel vs. Shoal keel/centerboard rudder dimensions.I hope that will help. you have to read the whole post and all the responses to understand it completely. I strongly suggest you read it before you make the purchase, though. If you really like the boat, remember: you can modify the keel and rudder to make them draftier. (Read the post to know what I am talking about) I hope that will help you.-BM

 

[Ben McAndrew]

Archive.

hi. me again.P.S: you might have to lin the forem archive to find it. It shouldn't be too far down. I posted it fairly recently.-BM

 

[hbdement@pdq.net]

Good Weekender

I have enjoyed an O'28 for 10 years. It is a long way from ideal, but it fit my budget and has served me well. I have been entertained for many weekends both maintaning it and sailing it on Galveston Bay. I am 6'3". The only bunk I can cram into is the one that pulls out on the Port side. My toes still scratch the fold up table in the night. So what is a small pain for the ability to have a weekend place with such a view and no grass to mow. The Universal 5411 has run great. Aside from a few leaks on the topsides, no problems. If you can't afford a fancy yacht, you will enjoy a great future with the O'28. Let me know if you would like additional info. hbdement@pdq.net