Deck Construction at Atachment Points

[Capt'n Ron]

I am considering buying an O'Day 322. My current O'Day has had some water intrusion into the balsa core. I would prefer to own a boat that is constructed with solid fiberglass at attachment points such as lifeline stanchions, winches, etc. Some manufacturers now use this type of construction and I was hoping that the newer O'Day's were made this way. Does anyone have a brochure or manufacturer’s specification on the 322 that would indicate if the 322 is constructed this way?Thanks, Ron

 

[Harlan]

deck construction

I believe the Original 322 brochure addresses how O'Day backed up the load areas you speak of.On my 17 year old Oday 272 these load areas have all been okay to date...I have other minor issues but no load areas under stantions, winches, etc. that have shown any wear at all.