cruising an oday 22

[dreadeye]

I've just bought a 1973 O'Day 22 for $10. Plenty of work, but I'm excited. Can anyone suggest modifications to make this boat a comfortable cruiser? I have plans to live aboard, eventually... Does anyone have any experience installing a "permanent" head? How far have folks gone in this boat?Thanks,dreadeye@party4peace.com

 

[Mike]

Live aboard!?!?

Live aboard a 22 foot boat? Not exactly a creature-comfort kind of guy, eh? I suppose it can be done, but it would be the equivalent of camping out permanently. I have an O'Day 23, and I guess I could install more batteries, increase the water carrying capacity and install a permanent head. However, nothing is going to make either my boat or your boat anything more than a coastal cruiser; they simply do not have the weight, fittings, rigging or scantlings to stand up to the ocean. That being said, I guess if you spent only $10 for the boat, you probably have some money left over to fix her up. Good luck.

 

[Justin - O'day Owners' Web]

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Dread -Obviously, you are aware of the space limitations, but there is no reason you couldn't live aboard. I share Mike's concern with the seaworthiness if you plan to do any serious voyaging, though. Check out the Headmistress archives for information on your head installation.Justin - O'day Owners' Web

 

[s. goins]

live aboard, really?

good luck on the ceature comforts!! you must be a back to basics type of guy! all i can say is for the long haul, storage storage storage. and don,t scrimp on the bedding a good nights sleep in a comfortable bunk can make permanent camping alot more enjoyable!!