Hi, A buddy of mine and me just bought a 1976 O'day and it looks like a time capsule. We even found a calendar from 1976 in it. The exterior is in good shape, so we want to focus on the inside. Everything seems to be in good shape, just a little too "groovy" for us. Also, we don't plan to use this boat for more than day-sailing in the bay and maybe an overnighter every once in a while...so we had some thoughts we'd like to bounce off this forum. First: The sink is nice, but doesn't seem too practical. Also the cabinet that it is on just seems to attract mold and nastiness. Second: The little table seems to be more in the way than anything Third: The whole bulkhead with it's door, etc. seems like a bit of overkill We were thinking if removing all these items and leaving the cabin completely open. If someone needs to use the porta-potti, that person could just shoo everyone out of the cabin for a bit until they are done. We thought maybe of hanging a curtin instead of the bulkhead, but that seems silly at this point. Are any of these things useful making this plan a bad idea? Also we are trying to think of cheap ways to get cushions for the berths. I thought of maybe getting some futon mattresses (many times they are being given away on Craig's list) and cut them down to size...although futons are not very comfortable. Any help on cheap cushion ideas would be great. I can sew on a sewing machine, so I'm not afraid of that. We need to get rid of that nasty wallpaper on the sides as well. I saw some people used carpets or cedar strips...I like those ideas. Any help and/or pics would be great...I can be reached at ppaquett@cisco.com also.
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mike c
bulk head is support
The 22's main bulk head is there for structural support. I would not remove this unless you plan on supporting the deck, hull and mast from collapsing. As for the others....I used my sink as a catch all, never used the porta potti and slept in the cabin (using the v berth as a sail locker) good luck
The 22's main bulk head is there for structural support. I would not remove this unless you plan on supporting the deck, hull and mast from collapsing. As for the others....I used my sink as a catch all, never used the porta potti and slept in the cabin (using the v berth as a sail locker) good luck
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Paul
Yikes! I had no idea
Thanks Mike, I had no idea. Perhaps there's a way to leave some (and/or build up some) of the support and cut out the interior wall...maybe leave (and/or beef up) the center post and 2 or three inches all the way around the bulkhead. I'll have to look at it with another eye for the structural elements of the bulkhead. I appreciate the heads up! Paul
Thanks Mike, I had no idea. Perhaps there's a way to leave some (and/or build up some) of the support and cut out the interior wall...maybe leave (and/or beef up) the center post and 2 or three inches all the way around the bulkhead. I'll have to look at it with another eye for the structural elements of the bulkhead. I appreciate the heads up! Paul
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Stu
O'Day 22 Interiors
Hi Paul; Mike C. is dead on correct! Those bulkheads are there for a purpose. Not only do they support the tensioned deadload of the mast above, but are also strong points for the mast shroud (stays) anchors. There's a lot of load coming in at those points, and the bulkheads are there to transfer the loads to the hull. Another point however. The reason I bought this boat in the first place was that it offered a private head compatrment in a 22 footer with a real door. Not many other boats offer that much privacy. If you hate the galley, rip that out, and put a wall mounted folding table in place of it off the bulkhead that exists. Your photo is of the O'day 222, and is a different boat. They may have beefed up the hull and deck to deal with the loads from the mast and shrouds in order to achieve those minimal bulkheads. I cannot say for certain what your 22 footer will do if you do the same to it. They are not similar boats. Think carefully before you proceed, and as Norm Abrams always says: "measure twice, cut once". Good Luck, Stu "Karakahl" 1979 O'Day 22 CB On the hard in LI
Hi Paul; Mike C. is dead on correct! Those bulkheads are there for a purpose. Not only do they support the tensioned deadload of the mast above, but are also strong points for the mast shroud (stays) anchors. There's a lot of load coming in at those points, and the bulkheads are there to transfer the loads to the hull. Another point however. The reason I bought this boat in the first place was that it offered a private head compatrment in a 22 footer with a real door. Not many other boats offer that much privacy. If you hate the galley, rip that out, and put a wall mounted folding table in place of it off the bulkhead that exists. Your photo is of the O'day 222, and is a different boat. They may have beefed up the hull and deck to deal with the loads from the mast and shrouds in order to achieve those minimal bulkheads. I cannot say for certain what your 22 footer will do if you do the same to it. They are not similar boats. Think carefully before you proceed, and as Norm Abrams always says: "measure twice, cut once". Good Luck, Stu "Karakahl" 1979 O'Day 22 CB On the hard in LI
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Colin
Dress it up to the max
What im doing on my Oday22 is ive ripped out the galley, but im biulding a totally new one in an L-shape to accomodate a 2 burner stove, square sink and ice box, then im putting in Teak floors, Im going to put in a proper marine head instead of the porta potti and raight behind the bilge im going to use that square area of space to biuld 2 pull out droors so each person on the port and starboard side has a pull out. Then im making a tall hanging locker with a pull out underneath across from the head. And i thought i might as well throw in a tiny shelf behind the head. Its my winter project and is going to looks great come next season.
What im doing on my Oday22 is ive ripped out the galley, but im biulding a totally new one in an L-shape to accomodate a 2 burner stove, square sink and ice box, then im putting in Teak floors, Im going to put in a proper marine head instead of the porta potti and raight behind the bilge im going to use that square area of space to biuld 2 pull out droors so each person on the port and starboard side has a pull out. Then im making a tall hanging locker with a pull out underneath across from the head. And i thought i might as well throw in a tiny shelf behind the head. Its my winter project and is going to looks great come next season.
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Stu
Send us Pics Please!
Hi Colin; Your interior project onthe 22 sound very impressive. Would you please post your photos of your progress? I am quite sure that the other O'day 22 owners (like me) would be fascinated at what you are doing and have accomplished. Thanks and best of luck on your project. Stu "Karakahl" 1979 O'Day 22 CB On the Hard on LI
Hi Colin; Your interior project onthe 22 sound very impressive. Would you please post your photos of your progress? I am quite sure that the other O'day 22 owners (like me) would be fascinated at what you are doing and have accomplished. Thanks and best of luck on your project. Stu "Karakahl" 1979 O'Day 22 CB On the Hard on LI
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Colin
Pics
Yeah for sure, I am going to make a website of my progress but raight now its quite simple as i ripped out the bunks,galley,porta potti etc. I found it hard to get pictures of the interior because of the size.
Yeah for sure, I am going to make a website of my progress but raight now its quite simple as i ripped out the bunks,galley,porta potti etc. I found it hard to get pictures of the interior because of the size.
Also refurbing OD22
Have you made a decision about replacing the wallpaper? My 22 has the off-white, textured vinyl covering as well. I am not in love with it, although it is easy to clean. I have also been looking into other options like carpet and wood paneling. I can offer no help on the cushions, luckily mine are in good condition (although they are a very 'groovy' green color). I know that getting custom cushions made from sunbrella will be many hundreds of dollars (probably over $1000). I don't see why you couldn't make your own out of those futon mattresses (or stock foam) if you are handy with a sewing machine. Sunbrella fabric is affordable by itself. Have you made a list of refinements for your boat? I started making a list that was mostly cosmetic stuff. Since then these cosemetic retrofits have been relegated to low priority b/c of more pressing structural/rigging refurbs. Check out the link for pics of Cassidy.
Have you made a decision about replacing the wallpaper? My 22 has the off-white, textured vinyl covering as well. I am not in love with it, although it is easy to clean. I have also been looking into other options like carpet and wood paneling. I can offer no help on the cushions, luckily mine are in good condition (although they are a very 'groovy' green color). I know that getting custom cushions made from sunbrella will be many hundreds of dollars (probably over $1000). I don't see why you couldn't make your own out of those futon mattresses (or stock foam) if you are handy with a sewing machine. Sunbrella fabric is affordable by itself. Have you made a list of refinements for your boat? I started making a list that was mostly cosmetic stuff. Since then these cosemetic retrofits have been relegated to low priority b/c of more pressing structural/rigging refurbs. Check out the link for pics of Cassidy.
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AlainPascal
wood shop
Hi, On the thread I am refering to (I just cannot find it at the moment). the guy had the shop finish one side round both edges on that side of the stip so that was done. he then sorted out the color of the strips mixed them up then drill and counter sunk for the screw head. a.
Hi, On the thread I am refering to (I just cannot find it at the moment). the guy had the shop finish one side round both edges on that side of the stip so that was done. he then sorted out the color of the strips mixed them up then drill and counter sunk for the screw head. a.
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