Extended Offshore Cruising

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Harry Anderson

Is the Oday 40 hull and rigging built to handle extended offshore cruising (assuming capable skipper). Ballast/Displacement ratio seems a bit low,but can be managed. Any issues with structural integrity that need addressing before an extended sail? Does anyone have experience with extended cruising in this model?
 
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Pete

Check the directory

Harry: Check the owners' directory. Under the ODay 39 owners' list (basically the same boat), it shows a Jeremy Allinson from Cairns, Australia, whose profile says "currently on a slow circumnavigation." Guess that means his 39 is offshore-capable. Hard to say if he might have beefed up the rigging or anything like that, but one could assume that the hull is up to the challenge. Good luck with your own cruising plans. Pete s/v Crossroads (O-322) Little Silver, NJ
 
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Greg Crout

Food for thought

Harry, I'm not prepared to answer your question specifically, but I have been asking the same thing as we may be moving and doing more coastal sailing on our 30. So here are some thoughts. What year is your boat? This may shed some light on hull construction, solid glass versus cored hull. I'm not sure if Oday has always had solid glass construction, particularly with the 40 but, my personal offshore experience would tell me that solid glass is a better choice. The other thought is that I have seen a fair number of Odays listed for sale, as compared to numbers produced,in many New England/coastal sailing areas. Check the listings in Sail Magazine and maybe make a connection with the owners. Good luck and I will be following your post with the same interest. Greg
 
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