HIN & a big surprise

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Sarah Jane

We got the whole HIN and my dad/the owner did a little research... Lo and behold, our '77 O'Day 23 is actually a '73. (As you suspected, Ric.) Dad's a little peeved and wants to reach the boatyard that sold it to us to gripe. I still think we got a steal and am pleased to imagine that a '73 (January '73, if the last four digits are correctly interpreted) might have higher resin content to the fiberglass, being before the oil embargo. Does anyone know whether that changed at any point for the O'Day line? The HIN: XDYL04050173 - Sarah Jane
 
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Trevor - SailboatOwners.com

She's a classic!

Hi Sarah - Tell your dad that you've got yourself a classic! There are likely fewer 73s out there, thus they are probably more rare than the 77s as well! Best, Trevor
 
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Ed

Resin Content

Fiber reinforced laminates that are resin rich are considered weaker than properly wetted mat, cloth, or roving. As long as there are no dry spots or areas where the layers have lifted, the lay up should perform as expected.
 
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Mark Reiland

HIN

I have a 1972 Oday 23. My HIN number is 3072. That's it!! Anyone have any idea on this number? Is mine simply the 30th boat made in 1972? Plus, I'd really like to have a capacity plate/placard on my boat for next season, anyone have any resources on that? Thanks Mark s/v Cattivo I 1972 Oday 23 Green Bay, WI
 
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Sarah Jane

Mark, regarding HIN

As I understand it, via my Dad, there was no law requiring HINs until Nov '72. Here's a site for finding out more: http://users.frii.com/wcarney/VagabondSailing/ Once you get there, click on How to, then on Interpret Hull ID Number. - Sarah Jane
 
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Mark Reiland

Hull I.D.

Sarah, thanks. I've bounced this topic to other Oday owners and from what I gather, my boat was made before Nov '72. Would be nice to see how many Oday 23 pop tops were made in 1972, but that "Holy Grail" quest shall come later. *S* thanks for your response though! It's much appreciated. Isn't this site awesome? Mark 1972 Oday 23 pop-top
 
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Phil Read

registration/sales tax

I have just bought an O'Day 40, I am a British Citizen living int he UK. I dont quite understand the registration system. My agent suggests that by registering it in another state (I plan to sail south towards Florida) I can reduce the sales tax payable. It seems that I have to pay a small amount (300 dollars) till spring. Then I must decide whether to register in MA or some other state. This will cost 6% of the sale price. Is there any advantage to registering anywhere on the east coast or is it all more or less the same?
 
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dave

Check with Rhode Island

Not too long ago Rhode Island had a moritorium on sales tax on boats to boost the industry after the luxury tax debacle. I'm not sure if it was only on new boats and you might have had to buy it in the state to qualify. dave
 
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