I just made an offer on a 1983 O'Day 25. I really like it and it is in good shape. Anyone have one like this with an opinion and would be willing to answer a couple questions? Thanks !
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me too
I have a 75 that I restored. Sails great and won some races too. Same, what do you want to know? Ric
I have a 75 that I restored. Sails great and won some races too. Same, what do you want to know? Ric
Love Mine
I purchased a 1978 model earlier this year. I moved up from a 24' swing keel trailer sailor. So far I like everything about the boat, and the way it sails and handles, except for the inoperative 15 HP OMC Saildrive. I'm going to tackle that problem this fall when I pull the boat for the winter.
I purchased a 1978 model earlier this year. I moved up from a 24' swing keel trailer sailor. So far I like everything about the boat, and the way it sails and handles, except for the inoperative 15 HP OMC Saildrive. I'm going to tackle that problem this fall when I pull the boat for the winter.
Oday 25
I bought a '79 in January.... moved up from a Catalina 22. My 25 is a great little boat.. no complaints at all!
I bought a '79 in January.... moved up from a Catalina 22. My 25 is a great little boat.. no complaints at all!
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This one is the only 25ft boat of any kind I have found with an inboard diesel (Yanmar 6.5 HP, says a little over 100hrs). Does anyone else have one like this and how well does the a diesel that size do when it get rough? Also have never had a swing keel, only fixed, not sure what the real tradeoffs are other that the shallow draft advantage if you need it? I am on Lake Michigan and do not plan to trailer it, so was mainly looking for fixed. It does displace about 400 more lbs than a Hunter I looked at the same size, so I did like that.
This one is the only 25ft boat of any kind I have found with an inboard diesel (Yanmar 6.5 HP, says a little over 100hrs). Does anyone else have one like this and how well does the a diesel that size do when it get rough? Also have never had a swing keel, only fixed, not sure what the real tradeoffs are other that the shallow draft advantage if you need it? I am on Lake Michigan and do not plan to trailer it, so was mainly looking for fixed. It does displace about 400 more lbs than a Hunter I looked at the same size, so I did like that.
A Few Answers
The O'Day 25 was built with the option of having an inboard, but I don't think a diesel was the original, gas SailDrives I think were the original equipment. I have a 9.9 outboard on my O'Day 25, and there are times when it just barely gets me by; however, with an inboard you have more weight, and the position would surely give less cavitation. I suspect you'd be fine with the 6.5 inboard diesel. The boat you're looking at is not actually a swing keel. It's a centerboard instead of a swing keel. A true swing keel has a heavy duty crank that pulls up a keel. The O'Day 25 has a 2 1/2 foot "trunk" keel that is lead and weighs 1825 lbs. The centerboard drops down another 3 1/2 feet, for a total keel depth of 6'. I believe the centerboard weighs only about 60 lbs. I know that sounds picky, but there really is a lot of difference both in design, and maintenance between a swing keel and the centerboard. Quite a bit of difference in performance too. The O'Day actually sails pretty well with the centboard up. Even if you don't trailer the boat, the centerboard model means you can sail it in about 3' of water (the rudder draws more than the keel does).
The O'Day 25 was built with the option of having an inboard, but I don't think a diesel was the original, gas SailDrives I think were the original equipment. I have a 9.9 outboard on my O'Day 25, and there are times when it just barely gets me by; however, with an inboard you have more weight, and the position would surely give less cavitation. I suspect you'd be fine with the 6.5 inboard diesel. The boat you're looking at is not actually a swing keel. It's a centerboard instead of a swing keel. A true swing keel has a heavy duty crank that pulls up a keel. The O'Day 25 has a 2 1/2 foot "trunk" keel that is lead and weighs 1825 lbs. The centerboard drops down another 3 1/2 feet, for a total keel depth of 6'. I believe the centerboard weighs only about 60 lbs. I know that sounds picky, but there really is a lot of difference both in design, and maintenance between a swing keel and the centerboard. Quite a bit of difference in performance too. The O'Day actually sails pretty well with the centboard up. Even if you don't trailer the boat, the centerboard model means you can sail it in about 3' of water (the rudder draws more than the keel does).
Got one too
O'Dazed has had her first voyage after a three year restoration. Encountered 6 foot waves and 35 mph winds on her maiden voyage. I found her stiff and easy to sail in conditions right at the edge of my skills as a sailor. What a sailboat! But she won't tack very well in light air. The stub keel and centerboard are no match for a fin keel.
O'Dazed has had her first voyage after a three year restoration. Encountered 6 foot waves and 35 mph winds on her maiden voyage. I found her stiff and easy to sail in conditions right at the edge of my skills as a sailor. What a sailboat! But she won't tack very well in light air. The stub keel and centerboard are no match for a fin keel.
Kell and Bulkheads
Jeff, I'll second that on inspecting the chainplates. I had read that they should be removed and inspected anually. I didn't. My starboard bulkhead was rotted under the teak, and I couldn't see it because the teak was in good shape. The chainplate broke loose, and the mast came down. All is well, and the bulkheads are replaced now, and I'm in the process of rebuilding the interior, but I wish I had paid attention to the advice. Initium, Are you sure yours is a swing keel? My understanding from some pretty knowledgable folks was that O'Day never made a swing keel. Does your keel require a crank to pull up? Keep in mind, the O'Day 25 keel weighs about 1800 lbs. If you have a line that you pull by hand to "raise the keel", then it's a centerboard.
Jeff, I'll second that on inspecting the chainplates. I had read that they should be removed and inspected anually. I didn't. My starboard bulkhead was rotted under the teak, and I couldn't see it because the teak was in good shape. The chainplate broke loose, and the mast came down. All is well, and the bulkheads are replaced now, and I'm in the process of rebuilding the interior, but I wish I had paid attention to the advice. Initium, Are you sure yours is a swing keel? My understanding from some pretty knowledgable folks was that O'Day never made a swing keel. Does your keel require a crank to pull up? Keep in mind, the O'Day 25 keel weighs about 1800 lbs. If you have a line that you pull by hand to "raise the keel", then it's a centerboard.
83 O'Day
Dan, I have an '83. It has a Yamaha 9.9 ob and other than the under cockpit configurations it should be pretty much the same boat as yours. I'll answer any questions for you that I can. I check this post sometimes daily but at least several times a week.
Dan, I have an '83. It has a Yamaha 9.9 ob and other than the under cockpit configurations it should be pretty much the same boat as yours. I'll answer any questions for you that I can. I check this post sometimes daily but at least several times a week.
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