Calling all 39 and 40 owners

[Jack19539]

Many thanks on the tip about the adhesive. Did not think about that. Makes sense, with adhesives you have to attack from the side. They are tenacious when pulling directly off. Will give it a try.

Another question. My boat has depth transducer mounted alongside the log paddle wheel and raw water intake behind the keel.

We have an original Datamarine depth gauge which I paid $100+ to have repaired a few years ago.

We get depth readings of 2' often when we are motoring or sailing fast which I believe is due to turbulence that is causing air bubbles that is causing bad readings. Of course this sets off the depth alarm which, because its so soft is not really a problem. The Data Marine also does not have a keel adjustment so every time you see a depth the mental arithmetic is required. All I have read about placing transducers points at my location being bad.

So, do you think that O'Day was dumb enough to site the transducer behind the keel or was it a previous owner?

Where is your transducer located? Any suggestions for a good location. I am looking at the Norcross Hawkeye with the thru hull transducer for $107 at Defender. It also has temperature measurement. So I'd like to do it right.

Also, O'Day or the previous owners like 5200 for sealing thru hulls and I don't relish battling to get the present transducer out, just to replace it with a new transducer and finds that I have the same problem.

Any advice is appreciated.

 

[Webone]

Just signed a contract on Oday 40 in Chicago. Will move to Saugatuck, MI in next few weeks. Needs some TLC so hoping to see some good topics here.

 

[codasopus]

Upgrades & improvements: O39

It would be great if there were an O39 chat site. I have done a number of improvements and upgrades on my 39 and would be happy to share.

This past year:
Sandblasted hull
barrier coated hull
pulled rudder, rebuilt rudder

I am interested in upgrading the traveler system with new cars but found I have to replace the track also. This track appears to be an old Merriman track which is out of business.

Look forward to hearing from other O39ers.

CodasOpus
Buzzards Bay
MA

 

[Perseverance2]

An Oday 39/40 Group

Not a lot of activity here. How can we change that. I would love to see an Oday 39/40 and Sunfizz group. Combined there were only a couple of hundred
built.
I've owned my 39 for 17 years. We have had some great times in it including two winters in much warmer climates than we have at home.

I don't know where the idea of not keeping up to an Island Packet 38 came from. We feel the boat is fairly fast and if sailed by someone used to racing, it could be very fast.

I have made several upgrades and or modifications to the boat and will be glad to share any knowledge I may have.

If anyone has an elusive leak they have had trouble tracking down, contact me.

I too would like to see and Oday39/40 group.

 

[Perseverance2]

Many thanks on the tip about the adhesive. Did not think about that. Makes sense, with adhesives you have to attack from the side. They are tenacious when pulling directly off. Will give it a try.

Another question. My boat has depth transducer mounted alongside the log paddle wheel and raw water intake behind the keel.

We have an original Datamarine depth gauge which I paid $100+ to have repaired a few years ago.

We get depth readings of 2' often when we are motoring or sailing fast which I believe is due to turbulence that is causing air bubbles that is causing bad readings. Of course this sets off the depth alarm which, because its so soft is not really a problem. The Data Marine also does not have a keel adjustment so every time you see a depth the mental arithmetic is required. All I have read about placing transducers points at my location being bad.

So, do you think that O'Day was dumb enough to site the transducer behind the keel or was it a previous owner?

Where is your transducer located? Any suggestions for a good location. I am looking at the Norcross Hawkeye with the thru hull transducer for $107 at Defender. It also has temperature measurement. So I'd like to do it right.

Also, O'Day or the previous owners like 5200 for sealing thru hulls and I don't relish battling to get the present transducer out, just to replace it with a new transducer and finds that I have the same problem.

Any advice is appreciated.

My depth and speed transducers are both located forward of the keel under the deck just outside the head door. Mine is an Oday 39 1983. Anything behind the keel is subject to turbulence and in fact my not be too helpful in avoiding a grounding.

 

[Bob15946]

I sail my 39 in Buzzards Bay and have now owned it for 6 years. I have done a lot of upgrading, replaced the engine (Yanmar 56HP), barrier coated the bottom, reglassed the rudder, new winches, new windlass, new mattresses, interior cushions, added 12v refrig (having some problems with this), addes 4 new 6V batteries, new bimimi, AirX wind generator, 2 solar panels mounted on the bimini and now replacing my roller furling with Harken MKIV system. The boat is strong and fast, easy to handle.

I am looking at different reefing systems and would like one much simpler than I have. At this time I have to go up to the mast and release jam cleats with handles. The the boom drops too far and hits the dodger. As a result I rarely reef.
Any suggestions?
Great to see the activity on the 39's..
CodasOpus

 

[Panta Rei]

I have an 83 Oday 39 . It looks to be set up originally for Charter. Rigging is very simple, extra ice box in place of the nav station on the starboard side. The salon table appears to be permanently mounted and can not be removed even with removing screws on the underside. Is this typical or was this done possibly by the charter company?

 

[Panta Rei]

I've just purchased an O'day 39 and it's now on the hard drying out a bit and waiting for spring. My previous project was an O'day 22 so I have many new challenges. I'll be around watching this thread.

 

[Salacia]

Bob1594, I see you're in Cataumet. We keep our boat in Aucoot Cove in Mattapoiset, and freaquent Cataumet for short sails and swimming around the boat on bieach on the island there. We are actually are closing on the purchase by December 1. It is hull #43. It presently is rigged very simply itself, and has the original Datamarine equipment, and an old Robertson AP100DL autopilot. I am going to upgrade to all Raymarine Instuments and autopilot. As far as running rigging, I like to bring everything back to the cockpit or helm. I am going to leave the jib halyard and lazyjacks and Spinnaker halyard at the mast. I'll run boom vang, cunningham, ouhaul, 2 line reefing for 2 reefing spots, Spinnaker uphaul, Spinnaker Downhaul, topping lift, and Main Halyard back to the cabintop. I want to run an Americas Cup German main sheet back to the helm, over the top pulleys on the Main sheet traveler to bring that back to the helm, adjustable Genoa track at helm, Barberhaulers at helm, and Spinnaker sheets at helm. It has a Roller Furler, also at the helm presently. Bob, I prefer a 2 line reefing system for this size of boat which allows you to still have a good mainsail shape, even when reefed. I am using a Stack Pack, so there is no need to tie the reefing lines. You can simply not use the boom mounted line stoppers, and instead bring the reefing outhaul lines down to deck mounted pulleys, through an organizer, and then back to a clutch at the cabin top. For the front you run a lin from a padeye on the mast, up though you cringle, then back down through a cabin top block, deck organizer, and back to cabin top. I hope this idea helps. I have the original Datamarine sending units presently mounted just behind the keel. After reading this forum, I'm wondering if I should just disconnect them and leave them dead, and mount my new sending units in front of the keel, to avoid turbulence. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks ahead.

 

[Panta Rei]

Salacia, Bringing the lines to the cockpit is on my to-do short list. Your post was most helpful. I have a question as to the mast collar, they now have a new collar that accepts the new blocks that stay upright without springs. Is this something I should consider? Or is the old bail system just fine?

 

[Salacia]

Panta Rei, I see that they have those. I know Rigrite carries them. It all depends on the number of lines your running back to the cabin top and whether your mast is down for winter storage anyways. Mine has been left up for winter storage, so I'm going to mount mast deck block instead. I'm just going to be very careful to grind out any of the balsa between the layers of fiberglass, seal and fill with epoxy, redrill my holes, countersink, and then properly bed my blocks. If your mast is down, I highly recommend using the new style deck collar. The old one only allows for about 7 lines brought back, and they aren't located in very usable positions. The new style allows for alot more lines from the mast to be brought back, and it appears that the mounts for blocks are in a much more usable spot. Besides the less holes in the deck the better, and while you have your deck collar off you can take advantage of it and properly bed that. In summary, if your mast is down, and your planning on running lines back to the cockpit, definately recommend on these new deck collars.

 

[Salacia]

Panta Rei I see that those newer style deck collars are now offered.  I know Rigrite for one carries them.  My mast has been left up for the winter, so for me I'm just going to use mast base lead blocks, and I'll properly seal the holes and bed the blocks.

But, if your mast is down, I definately recommend using the new style mast deck collar.  It looks like it offers alot more spots for block mounts, and at more usable positions, and less holes in the deck is allways better. Also, while you have the deck collar off it offers you the chance to seal the mounting holes for that, and properly bed it. So, yah, if your mast is down for the winter, definately go for it and use the newer style deck collar. If mine was down, I would.

 

[Salacia]

Sorry, for the double posting, and the strange   after every period in the second post. Computer was acting funky while posting, but I wanted to post my opinion for Panta Rei. Thankfully, I'm much better at sailing than using a computer.

 

[ewclucas]

Not a lot of activity here. How can we change that. I would love to see an Oday 39/40 and Sunfizz group. Combined there were only a couple of hundred
built.

I am new to Oday's but with the purchase of my 39, I am excited by all the positive feedback on these boats.

Still wonder why the boat is supposedly slower than an Island Packet 38...

I am in the SF area and would love to start a group, get more pictures of upgrades, and copies of manuals etc online.

Someone shout back if you are there.

Fair winds,

Sam

Well now Sam ...I have hull # 53 and the Island Packet is always Back "There". To start :how old are your Sails ? Head sail a 154% ??Are you shallow draft or 6'8"?? Now I will tell ya in light air the 39 does not do well. But anything in area of 10 k+ true. you will stay with the best of them . That is where the boat will sail best to its rating(126 PHRF here on the ChesBay). I have had #53 since new back in 83' . Highly optimized . travelers ,hyd.back stay,fair bottom . Not your run of the mill Chlorox Bottle any more .Have been to Bermuda ,Halifax ,Maine (forgot how many times),Great lakes ,Ches.Bay(home). I have highly modified many parts of the boat over the years. Saddle tanks (2)in the sail lockers,patterns available, radar on a stalk .Be glad to help. would like to hear if in cracks at the fwrd edge of the keel P&S.
Best
EWClucas

 

[Panta Rei]

...I have hull # 53
EWClucas

I've got hull #54. Send me an email so I can send you more info. I'm in the middle of an insurance claim so I can not post all details.
Todd@tslgraphics.com

 

[Salacia]

Well now Sam ...I have hull # 53 and the Island Packet is always Back "There". To start :how old are your Sails ? Head sail a 154% ??Are you shallow draft or 6'8"?? Now I will tell ya in light air the 39 does not do well. But anything in area of 10 k+ true. you will stay with the best of them . That is where the boat will sail best to its rating(126 PHRF here on the ChesBay). I have had #53 since new back in 83' . Highly optimized . travelers ,hyd.back stay,fair bottom . Not your run of the mill Chlorox Bottle any more .Have been to Bermuda ,Halifax ,Maine (forgot how many times),Great lakes ,Ches.Bay(home). I have highly modified many parts of the boat over the years. Saddle tanks (2)in the sail lockers,patterns available, radar on a stalk .Be glad to help. would like to hear if in cracks at the fwrd edge of the keel P&S.
Best
EWClucas

EWClucas, What about adding an assymetric, and for pointing upwind a large light air genoa to the sail arsenal. would this get an O'day 39 going in below 10 K wind? What's your thoughts.