A few years ago, I missed out on the opportunity to purchase a 1987 O'Day 322. I had done a lot of research at the time, and there seemed to be a few (hopefully) isolated issues with the keel to stub keel joint. In the worst case, the keel separated and the boat sank (or nearly sank).
The folks that beat me to the punch a few years ago called me to say they are moving and plan to sell their 322. I am considering whether or not I want to try to buy her (I have another boat now, so have some things to juggle around if I really want to purchase her), but in the meantime, I think that there were about 280 some 322's made....so I am hoping a few current to past owners can comment on any keel issues you had with the 322.
I really like the layout of the boat, but sure would hate to buy something with a major keel issue. I will certainly inspect the boat, and will have her surveyed, but since she is in the water, it will be hard to see much at the keel joint.
So, any 322 owners out there that have any reports on the keel and joint?
Greg
The folks that beat me to the punch a few years ago called me to say they are moving and plan to sell their 322. I am considering whether or not I want to try to buy her (I have another boat now, so have some things to juggle around if I really want to purchase her), but in the meantime, I think that there were about 280 some 322's made....so I am hoping a few current to past owners can comment on any keel issues you had with the 322.
I really like the layout of the boat, but sure would hate to buy something with a major keel issue. I will certainly inspect the boat, and will have her surveyed, but since she is in the water, it will be hard to see much at the keel joint.
So, any 322 owners out there that have any reports on the keel and joint?
Greg