I have a 1973 oday 23 and have a question concerning the main sheet rigging. Is there a new way to rig the boat, to let the boom out? Right now I have a block at the end of the boom that is to a block on the starboard side and the rope that goes over to the port size where it is controlled from. The port side is where all the problems are. The pulley are old and worn and it is hard to let the boom out and pull it back in. I can't find that setup anywhere. I am going to call Rudy to see if he had any answers but was going to check here first. The back stay splits off to stern port and starboard side and the tiller is in the middle . by the lack of terminology you can tell I am new at this . Please help Clif
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mainsheet rigging
If I understand your question correctly. You need to lube the pulleys or replace them. I also believe the mainsheet has to go back to the boom for proper sheeting on both tacks.My mainsheet goes from the boom to a triangle plate attached to the back stay. If i can be of more assistance please fill free to e-mail any ?,s Harley p.s. my oday is a 82 model
If I understand your question correctly. You need to lube the pulleys or replace them. I also believe the mainsheet has to go back to the boom for proper sheeting on both tacks.My mainsheet goes from the boom to a triangle plate attached to the back stay. If i can be of more assistance please fill free to e-mail any ?,s Harley p.s. my oday is a 82 model
Mine is a 72 model
Sounds like the blocks need to be fixed. I sent a coupleto Schaefer (spelling) for refurb, quite reasonable on cost and it only took a couple of weeks.
Sounds like the blocks need to be fixed. I sent a coupleto Schaefer (spelling) for refurb, quite reasonable on cost and it only took a couple of weeks.
Neither set up is very good
The early sheeting config (what you have) and the later config attaching to a triangular plate on the backstay) used by Oday on the 23 are both substandard. Neither arrangement allows for proper mainsail adjustments because they preclude a traveler. This was undoubtedly a cost-saving decision on their part. Having a traveller is not just for racers or "real" sailors. I think it is an important safety feature, especially on smaller, tender boats like the Oday 23. In high winds, a traveller will allow you to spill air from the main without sacrificing speed. In other words, a safer, faster more comfortable ride in rough weather. It will also allow you to sail faster and better in light winds. If you want to upgrade, I would suggest asking Schaefer or some other manufacturer if they have a way for you to install a traveller. There is almost always a way to retrofit one onto any boat. It won't be as cheap as replacing or rebuilding what's there now.
The early sheeting config (what you have) and the later config attaching to a triangular plate on the backstay) used by Oday on the 23 are both substandard. Neither arrangement allows for proper mainsail adjustments because they preclude a traveler. This was undoubtedly a cost-saving decision on their part. Having a traveller is not just for racers or "real" sailors. I think it is an important safety feature, especially on smaller, tender boats like the Oday 23. In high winds, a traveller will allow you to spill air from the main without sacrificing speed. In other words, a safer, faster more comfortable ride in rough weather. It will also allow you to sail faster and better in light winds. If you want to upgrade, I would suggest asking Schaefer or some other manufacturer if they have a way for you to install a traveller. There is almost always a way to retrofit one onto any boat. It won't be as cheap as replacing or rebuilding what's there now.
Oday 23 main sheet
Hello Clif, I have an 1972 Oday 23, pop-top and my mainsheet system is like how yours is described. I'd recommend checking your blocks, sounds like they need either lubbed or complete repairs. I'm contemplating a traveller system for my own Oday 23 too. Biggest concern is usualy placement of the entire set up. Gotta love the early '70's models! I'll be updating my Oday 23 site soon too. fun fun Mark 1972 oday 23 pop-top Cattivo I Green Bay, Wisconsin
Hello Clif, I have an 1972 Oday 23, pop-top and my mainsheet system is like how yours is described. I'd recommend checking your blocks, sounds like they need either lubbed or complete repairs. I'm contemplating a traveller system for my own Oday 23 too. Biggest concern is usualy placement of the entire set up. Gotta love the early '70's models! I'll be updating my Oday 23 site soon too. fun fun Mark 1972 oday 23 pop-top Cattivo I Green Bay, Wisconsin
There is another way
Two block and tackle arragements on starbored and port . Secured to thru bolted eyes aft of the winches. Prevents Jibing, and does not clutter the pit with traveler equipment. Lots cheaper too....
Two block and tackle arragements on starbored and port . Secured to thru bolted eyes aft of the winches. Prevents Jibing, and does not clutter the pit with traveler equipment. Lots cheaper too....
I have the fix for you
I know "Marvin" is close to a fix. What I'm about to describe to you, I have had working on my boat for years. Add 2 "preventers" attached to the port and starboard side stays. Not to the stay itself but where the stay attachess to the boat at deck level. On my boat there is a doulble hole in the plate, I added a small turnbuckle and made my own block and tackle. Screw/Bolt a bailer about 5 feet out from the gooseneck-attach the the two line there. If you can't picture this and you are interested drop me an e-mail I'll explain in more detail. I rough weather you can ease the main and bring in the appropriate line and this works extremelt well--very simular the easing the traveler.
I know "Marvin" is close to a fix. What I'm about to describe to you, I have had working on my boat for years. Add 2 "preventers" attached to the port and starboard side stays. Not to the stay itself but where the stay attachess to the boat at deck level. On my boat there is a doulble hole in the plate, I added a small turnbuckle and made my own block and tackle. Screw/Bolt a bailer about 5 feet out from the gooseneck-attach the the two line there. If you can't picture this and you are interested drop me an e-mail I'll explain in more detail. I rough weather you can ease the main and bring in the appropriate line and this works extremelt well--very simular the easing the traveler.
an excellant solution I did...
My O22 had the same mainsheet cofiguration. The blocks always bound up when trying to sheet the lines, not to mention all the mainsheet line took up valuable space in the cockpit. A traveller, although the best fix cost too much $ for me, so I followed what another O'Day 22 at my club did. I installed two cleats ($10ea.) on each side of the transom. I ran a 1/2in. line (cheap) between the two cleats, going through a single block ($20). That block was attached to a new mainsheet pully system ($80) and line bought at D&R Marine. Put a short length of line (a pigtail) on the block and use that to act like a traveller, tying it off to the windward cleat when you want to shape your main better. It doesn't work as great as a traveller, but it's a whole lot less cheap and does a good job keeping the twist in the main. To depower, unhook the pigtail from the cleat.
My O22 had the same mainsheet cofiguration. The blocks always bound up when trying to sheet the lines, not to mention all the mainsheet line took up valuable space in the cockpit. A traveller, although the best fix cost too much $ for me, so I followed what another O'Day 22 at my club did. I installed two cleats ($10ea.) on each side of the transom. I ran a 1/2in. line (cheap) between the two cleats, going through a single block ($20). That block was attached to a new mainsheet pully system ($80) and line bought at D&R Marine. Put a short length of line (a pigtail) on the block and use that to act like a traveller, tying it off to the windward cleat when you want to shape your main better. It doesn't work as great as a traveller, but it's a whole lot less cheap and does a good job keeping the twist in the main. To depower, unhook the pigtail from the cleat.
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